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DoorDash's Sales More Than Triple In Q4 Due To Pandemic
Meal delivery company DoorDash said its revenue more than tripled last year thanks to pandemic-driven demand, but it still lost money because it spent more heavily on marketing and expanding its business.
Best Buy, Domino's Fall; Twitter, Smucker Rise
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Thursday:
Twitter To Let Users Charge Followers To See Premium Posts
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.
Texas Lawmakers Blame Gas Suppliers, Wind, Solar For Deadly Power Blackouts
Texas state lawmakers on Thursday started digging into the causes of deadly power blackouts that left millions shivering in the dark as frigid temperatures caught its grid operator and utilities illprepared for skyrocketing power demand.
GameStop CFO To Step Down After Reddit Driven Stock Rally
GameStop Chief Financial Officer Jim Bell will step down next month, the video game retailer said on Tuesday, as it focuses on shifting into technologydriven sales in the wake of headlinegrabbing big betting in its stock.
Analysis: Aussie Cannabis Firms Go Capital Light As They Roll Into Europe
A handful of small, young Australian firms are taking a chance on Europe in spite of the region's diverse markets, hopeful that a capitallight investment strategy will diminish their risks.
USPS Selects Oshkosh Defense To Build Greener Mail Truck
The United States Post Office said Tuesday that it has chosen Oshkosh Defense to build its nextgeneration maildelivery vehicle, part of an effort to make the USPS more environmentally friendly by switching a portion of its huge fleet to electric vehicles.
Gold or Fixed Deposit: Better Investment Option in 2021?
Gold is among the top investment options, especially among ladies. Even during big fat Indian weddings, a major chunk of the budget is kept aside for the purchase of gold coins and ornaments.
Gold Slips to Over Seventh-month Low as Rising Yields Dent Appeal
Gold prices fell to their lowest in more than seven months on Friday, on course for their worst week since the end of November, as rising U.S. Treasury yields eroded the nonyielding bullion's appeal.
After Rajasthan, Petrol Crosses Rs 100-mark in Madhya Pradesh
While branded or additive-laced petrol, which attracts higher taxes, had crossed the Rs 100-mark in some places in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, regular petrol crossed the physiological mark in Sriganganagar town of Rajasthan on W...
Oil Settles Near 13-month Highs; Texas Deep Freeze Supports
Oil prices settled near 13month highs on Tuesday, supported by a deep freeze in the U.S. South that shut wells and oil refineries in Texas.
Global Shares Extend Gains On Global Optimism, Vaccine Hopes
Global shares advanced on Tuesday, lifted by the economic recovery, vaccine rollouts and signs that new coronavirus cases may be abating.
Asia Share Rally Keeps Global Bull Run On Track
Asian shares rallied on Tuesday, setting the stage for world equities to extend their bull run for a 12th consecutive session, as investors banked on a rollout of coronavirus vaccines to keep the global economic recovery on track.
Right-wing Friendly Parler Announces Re-launch
The rightwing friendly social network Parler, which was forced offline following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of thenPresident Donald Trump, said it is relaunching.
Oil Hits 13-month Highs As Market Rebalances
Oil prices soared to their highest in about 13 months on Monday as vaccine rollouts promised to revive demand and producers kept supply reined in.
Japan Extends Economic Recovery As Exports, Capex Shake Off COVID Pain
Japan's economy expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter, extending its recovery from its worst postwar recession as a rebound in overseas demand boosted exports and capital expenditure.