Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Chime leapfrogs Robinhood as most valuable U.S. fintech startup
(Reuters) - Chime has raised $485 million in a new funding round that values the digital-only banking firm at $14.5 billion, a company spokeswoman said on Friday. At its latest valuation, Chime has no...
Sep 18, 2020
Unity Software’s shares soar 44% in NYSE debut
(Reuters) - Shares of Sequoia-backed startup Unity Software Inc jumped 44.2% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, signaling a sustained demand for new stocks. The company's stock o...
Sep 18, 2020
U.S. will extend border restrictions with Canada, Mexico until Oct. 21
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The United States and Canada have extended existing border restrictions until Oct. 21 as authorities continue their efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, both nations said on F...
Sep 18, 2020
Bostic: ‘Fundamental’ effort needed to addcress racial wealth, economic gaps
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The "pernicious and persistent" impact of long-outlawed policies like "redlining" Blacks out of white neighborhoods continues to influence the ability of min...
Sep 18, 2020
Fed says household finances improving, but low-income ones face tougher road
(Reuters) - U.S. households were in slightly better financial shape in July than in April, as more people received aid or returned to work, but signs of lasting economic pain began to emerge, particul...
Sep 18, 2020
Ireland to tighten Dublin COVID-19 restrictions as cases surge: RTE
DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish government on Friday signed off on stricter new COVID-19 restrictions for the capital Dublin, including the closing of indoor restaurant dining, after a surge in cases in ...
Sep 18, 2020
Trump to award Kuwaiti emir U.S. Legion of Merit: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will award the U.S. Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, the White House said in a statement on F...
Sep 18, 2020
Guatemalan president tests positive for coronavirus
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he said on Friday. "The coronavirus test result was positive," he told a local radio...
Sep 18, 2020
European Tour to allow 650 spectators per day at Scottish Open
(Reuters) - A limited number of fans will be allowed to attend the Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club in East Lothian next month, the European Tour said on Friday. The European Tour gave the green ...
Sep 18, 2020
Indian army indicts soldiers in killing of suspected Kashmir militants
By Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - The Indian army launched disciplinary proceedings against an unspecified number of soldiers following an inquiry into the killing of three suspected milita...
Sep 18, 2020
