Is it smart for big tech to get into banking?
Barron’s Jack Otter, Ben Levisohn, Lauren Rublin and Jack Hough discuss big tech, such as Google and Apple, getting into banking and the roundtable’s investment ideas for the coming week.
Apple Card controversy: Artificial intelligence learned its gender bias from Silicon Valley, tech expert says
An expert who works with Fortune 500 companies to eliminate bias in their technology and systems, gives he thoughts on the Apple Card's gender issue.
Apple Card gender bias issue is a lesson for all orgs using AI: Tech expert
Catalyst president and CEO Lorraine Hariton, who works with Fortune 500 companies to eliminate bias in their technology and systems, gives her thoughts on the controversy surrounding gender and the new Apple Card’s algorithm. She says artificial intelligence can become biased if leaders and teams aren’t diverse and inclusive.
Is Washington 'penalizing' big tech for being successful?
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) weighs in on Congress' challenges to big tech and says Congress shouldn’t punish businesses for success.
Nike to end Amazon pilot program: Report
The sportswear retailer launched the pilot program in June 2017, offering an assortment of footwear and apparel directly to Amazon shoppers.
Data industry is an ‘enormous marketplace’ that consumers never see: Cyber Guy
Cyber Guy Kurt Knutsson discusses a report on companies harvesting data on consumer sentiment and how individuals can access the information collected on them.
CAZ Investments founder identifies three areas of investment opportunity
CAZ Investments founder Christopher Zook discusses Softbank’s recent “really bad” investments and whether they are a one-off or should concern the entire industry as well as an investment opportunity in private equity, the transportation revolution, and disruptive technology.
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' posts blockbuster sales after launch: Here's what it earned
"Modern Warfare" added updated features to the "Call of Duty" franchise, including cross-play multiplayer support among all consoles and PCs.
US online spending for 2019 holiday season to reach record highs: What to know
The sales growth is expected despite a holiday shopping period that is six days shorter than last year.
2019's most popular Halloween costumes are here
Retail store Spirit Halloween released its hotlist of what the trendiest costumes of 2019 are so far according to internal research.
Congressman explains why he grilled Zuckerberg on Libra in Switzerland
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), House Financial Services Committee member, discusses Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s hearing on Capitol Hill and his thoughts on Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, being based out of Switzerland.
Ouija board needed to predict Amazon profits: Former Toys R Us CEO
Former Toys R Us CEO Gerald Storch discusses his outlook for Amazon and reports that more than half of Americans will be shopping online this holiday season.
Nike CEO change unlikely to slow business, Wall Street analysts say
Mark Parker, who oversaw strong financial results at Nike but drew criticism for his handling of internal scandals, will remain with the company as executive chairman at the board.
Congressman gets emotional on lack of trust in Facebook during Zuckerberg hearing
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) discusses the hearing with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and questioning Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra.
Amazon ready to spend billions combating counterfeit merchandise
Amazon is enacting countermeasures amid unprecedented federal scrutiny of its business practices.
US tech giants break-up still 'on the table'
WSJ Reporter Dan Gallagher and Windows Central executive director Daniel Rubino address tech stocks' efforts to break up ‘tech giants.'
Nike Vaporfly: Record-setting running shoe could avoid IAAF competition ban, report says
Scrutiny intensified last week after two runners, Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgie, shattered records while wearing variants of the Nike Vaporfly.
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' debuts final trailer, tickets on sale
The trailer debuted during halftime of Monday’s game and gave “Star Wars” fans their last preview of what to expect when the movie hits theaters last this year.
KFC 'Seasoned Ticket' chicken wing delivery deal sells out in hours
Just 500 “seasoned tickets” were made available to the public, and they didn’t last for long.
Why breaking up big tech is necessary
'The Algebra of Happiness' author Scott Galloway says Amazon is going to be the most valuable company in the world in five years because of their cloud ownership. Barron's Roundtable host Jack Otter and Barron's Technology Editor Alex Eule try to nail down what these big tech companies can actually do in regards to cybersecurity. Galloway also addresses Facebook Libra being DOA.