Summary: Target announced that they will no longer accept personal checks, aligning with efforts to streamline checkout processes. Experts and individuals from different generations share varying perspectives on the future of check writing.
Full articleSummary: Continental Automotive Inc. employee lost his suit against Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. seeking disability benefits despite a previous chance to prove his case.
Full articleSummary: Honeywell had a successful one-hit, scoreless inning in his 2024 big-league debut, entering the game with a six-run lead for the Pirates.
Full articleSummary: New options for Pfizer Inc with December 2026 expiration became available. Time value is a key factor affecting option prices.
Full articleSummary: U.S. Bank Foundation invested $11.75 million in funding to nonprofit organizations to support initiatives like financial literacy and workforce development programs for communities across the country.
Full articleSummary: Lowe's partners with Vibenomics for in-store audio programmatic ad buying, expanding ways for advertisers to target in-store shoppers.
Full articleSummary: FBI is searching for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank branch in Davie, Florida in the afternoon, wearing a hat, face mask, and gloves.
Full articleSummary: Pfizer's Chief Scientific Officer Mikael Dolsten, a key figure in COVID-19 vaccine development, is stepping down after a 15-year career at the company. The search for his successor is expected to last several months.
Full articleSummary: Shelf-stable food stocks showed mixed performance in Q1 earnings, with average revenues meeting analyst estimates but next quarter revenue guidance slightly below. The industry continues to be resilient with a growing emphasis on health-conscious and sustainable options.
Full articleSummary: UPS and tennis star Coco Gauff debuted the latest iteration of UPS's Be Unstoppable® brand campaign, targeting the next generation of entrepreneurs by spotlighting Gen Z-owned small businesses and donating to Junior Achievement.
Full articleSummary: Mahendra Munot appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of PNB MetLife, bringing over two decades of experience in the life insurance industry.
Full articleSummary: Starbucks introduced a feature to pair beverages with sandwiches, coinciding with the release of a $5 and $6 pairing menu, enhancing the ordering experience for customers.
Full articleSummary: Caterpillar will showcase 'the mine of the future' at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas.
Full articleSummary: Big-money investors are taking a bearish stance on NextEra Energy as indicated by an increase in bearish options trades, with the sentiment split between 22% bullish and 77% bearish.
Full articleSummary: Oracle announced that Palantir's Foundry Platform and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) are certified on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and generally available across all of Oracle's distributed cloud deployment options. Oracle's distributed cloud, AI infrastructure, and sovereign AI capabilities, combined with Palantir's leading AI platforms, help accelerate AI initiatives for businesses and governments.
Full articleSummary: Costco experienced high customer traffic due to popular items on sale, with customers rushing to purchase essential goods like toilet rolls and bottled water at discounted prices.
Full articleSummary: Salesforce.com, Inc. is the leading CRM software supplier globally with a significant portion of sales from online subscriptions. It has a strong presence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia/Pacific regions.
Full articleSummary: Pfizer's Chief Science Officer, Mikael Dolsten, is stepping down after leading the company's research and development efforts for more than 15 years. The company is conducting a search for an external candidate to replace him, with the process expected to take several months.
Full articleSummary: MetLife Inc reported a marginal rise in fourth-quarter adjusted profit, boosted by investment growth and underwriting gains despite COVID-19 related claims. The company beat analysts' estimates with adjusted earnings of $1.84 billion, or $2.03 per share.
Full articleSummary: Sinch introduced the Sinch Omnichannel Connector on Salesforce AppExchange, expanding messaging capabilities to 13 diverse channels beyond Salesforce's native options. This allows businesses to enhance customer communications and personalize engagements.
Full articleSummary: NUWAVE and Cisco discuss the benefits of Webex Calling and the partnership between the two companies, highlighting opportunities for carriers and operators interested in becoming Certified Cloud Connect Providers.
Full articleSummary: Meta will remove content targeting Zionists when used to refer to Jews and Israelis and not the political movement, the social media conglomerate's Policy Forum announced stricter guidelines regarding content related to Zionists, acknowledging the potential for hateful rhetoric and harmful stereotypes associated with the term.
Full articleSummary: IBM has launched its GenAI Innovation Centre in Kochi to help enterprises and start-ups build generative AI technology, providing access to experts and technologies for AI deployment. The centre will focus on using InstructLab technology and IBM's watsonx AI for developing enterprise-grade AI solutions. It aims to foster a community dedicated to leveraging generative AI for societal and business challenges.
Full articleSummary: Big investors have taken a bullish stance on Exxon Mobil, with 8 uncommon options trades spotted by Benzinga's options scanner.
Full articleSummary: Pfizer's Chief Scientific Officer, Mikael Dolsten, known for his strategic approach to research and development, is stepping down.
Full articleSummary: Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. have announced a new agreement to bring Disney cruise vacations to Japan starting in early 2029, further expanding their over 40-year relationship. A new Disney cruise ship will be based in Japan and offer unique experiences tailored for Japanese guests.
Full articleSummary: Families of victims of two Boeing 747 Max crashes are urging a judge to reject a plea deal with the plane maker.
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