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Not a quick fix: A raise in fast-food hourly wages to $15 leads to 4% increase of product prices- study

According to a study, a 4% increase of fast-food prices is the consequence of a $15 per hour minimum wage increase, while others imply that restaurant closures could be the end result.

Jul 29, 2015 11:55 PM EDT


Yahoo paid out more that $1 million to vulnerability reporters in their Bug Bounty Program

Yahoo has paid out more than $1 million dollars to security researchers who have discovered vulnerabilities in Yahoo properties.

Jul 29, 2015 11:32 PM EDT


Yemeksepeti CEO in Turkey gives out $27M to employees after sale

Yemeksepeti boss gave $27M to its 114 employees after selling his firm to Delivery Hero. Nevsat Aydin, the co-founder and CEO of Yemeksepeti, an online delivery website in Turkey, shared $27M of revenue to its 114 employees after Delivery Hero acquired the company in May.

Jul 29, 2015 11:12 PM EDT


Donald Trump sells New York property for $21 million

Billionaire Donald Trump has sold a penthouse property located in New York City for $21 Million dollars. Executive vice president of development and acquisitions of the Trump Organization and the tycoon's daughter Ivanka Trump confirmed the sale.

Jul 29, 2015 5:52 AM EDT


Will $500-billion buying support restore normalcy in Chinese market?

The market capitalization melts by $3-trn as equities crash 30% in less than a month; State-owned banks step in with buying support; technical charts indicate further fall; economy slowdown a major concern; Asian stocks recover before Fed meeting; global investors shrug off turmoil in Chinese market

Jul 29, 2015 5:20 AM EDT


A family of treasure hunters discovered $1M worth of gold coins in Florida seaboard

The Schmitt family found a set of gold coins in a shipwreck identified to be the 'Capitpana' a cargo ship that sank 300 years ago in Florida.

Jul 29, 2015 4:37 AM EDT


London's Deliveroo sealed $70M funds to develop its food delivery service in Europe, Middle East and Asia

Deliveroo gained $70M funds from Index Ventures and Greenoaks Capital. The fund intends to develop its food delivery service in Middle East, Europe and Asia.

Jul 29, 2015 1:50 AM EDT


Disney may sell ESPN as a standalone service

Disney is considering selling ESPN directly to customers. Though it might be too expensive, ESPN is envisioned to become a business on its own.

Jul 28, 2015 10:22 PM EDT


David Taylor is Procter & Gamble's new CEO

Company veteran David Taylor will be appointed CEO of the world's largest manufacturer of household goods. Outgoing CEO AG Lafley to remain as Chairman during the leadership transition period.

Jul 28, 2015 9:39 PM EDT


CFPB fines Citibank for illegal credit card practices

Citigroup's consumer bank to pay $700mn to consumers and $70mn to US govt Citigroup's consumer bank has been fined to pay $700milion for its illegal credit card practices.

Jul 28, 2015 6:51 AM EDT


Google offered $200 to $300M to Impossible Foods for plant-based cheeseburgers

Google plans to buy Impossible Foods offering the startup company $200 - $300 million. The company declined but was reportedly asking for more.

Jul 28, 2015 6:40 AM EDT


Fiat Chrysler slapped with $105 Million fine for safety issues

Italian-American car manufacturer Fiat Chrysler gets fined $105 million by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Board.

Jul 27, 2015 10:23 PM EDT