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☆ Singapore ride-hailing firm Grab beats on revenue, pulls forward profitability timeline
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Sheila Chiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 grew 310% to $502 million, up from $122 million a year ago. We should be getting back to pre-Covid levels by fourth quarter this year. The company said that it is bringing forward its group adjusted EBITDA breakeven guidance to the fourth quarter of 2023, half a year earlier than its previous guidance. Deliveries reboundDeliveries revenue increased to $268 million in fourth quarter 2022, up from $1 million in the same period in 2021. Incentives dropped to 8.2% of gross merchandise volume in the fourth quarter from 9.4% in the previous quarter.

☆ Young VCs thought the good times would never end. They did, and now they're pissed.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Insider's Stephanie Palazzolo and Madeline Renbarger have a fascinating report on how young venture capitalists who came from investment banking and consulting are not having a good time. I encourage you to read Stephanie's and Madeline's story, which has all the juicy details about the current environment for young VCs. I've written a lot about how young investment bankers view their jobs as a means to an end, as opposed to an actual career. Timing has a lot to do with why young VCs are feeling like they've gotten such a raw deal. Click here to read more about why some young investment bankers are regretting their move to venture capital.

☆ Senators pressure CFIUS to wrap up TikTok probe with strict restrictions, potentially even separating it from its Chinese parent company
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Lauren Feiner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The New Economy Forum is being organized by Bloomberg Media Group, a division of Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News. The company has said U.S. user data is not stored in China and that it continually tests its security measures. That kind of access would be particularly worrying since China's national security laws allow it to compel companies based there to hand over internal information if the government believes there is a national security issue at play. The group is empowered to investigate foreign investments and transactions with potential national security risks. "CFIUS is committed to taking all necessary actions within its authority to safeguard U.S. national security," a Treasury spokesperson said in a statement.

One of the really interesting questions here – this will be fascinating – the core of linear TV is sports rights. When you look at the size and scope of the linear TV business, it's huge. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesByron Allen, Entertainment Studios founder and CEO: I think linear TV will exist for a very, very long time. Simmons: I believe Apple, out of nowhere, will start making their own awesome televisions that have Apple TV embedded in them. We are witnessing early stages of this dynamic with deals like "NFL Sunday Ticket" on YouTube and the MLS deal with Apple TV.

☆ TikTok CEO to testify before House panel about app's security and ties to China
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Lauren Feiner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The New Economy Forum is being organized by Bloomberg Media Group, a division of Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News. Photographer: Bryan van der Beek/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesTikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before a House panel on March 23 about the app's security and privacy practices and its ties to China through parent company ByteDance. TikTok has been engaging with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., which can determine if certain risk mitigation measures are adequate to dampen national security concerns. Still, those negotiations have reportedly been delayed at least as of last month, as officials continue to worry about the implications of the app's ownership by Chinese parent company ByteDance. Fears over TikTok's national security and privacy implications for consumers have spanned both sides of Congress, and stretched across the Trump administration into the Biden administration.

☆ Who is Shou Zi Chew? Mounting scrutiny on TikTok could put new spotlight on its CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Catherine Thorbecke | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Months later, when TikTok was grilled by Congress over privacy and security concerns, Pappas was the TikTok executive in the hot seat fielding questions. But Chew, who took over as TikTok CEO in April 2021, has largely stayed out of the spotlight at a time when the app he leads can’t seem to avoid it. He eventually went on to become the CFO of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, which he helped take public in 2018. While Chew is not a Chinese national, Quint noted Chinese tech companies and leaders that have drawn too much attention to themselves have faced tough government crackdowns. Ultimately, Quint said, “I don’t think the CEO of TikTok has much relevance at all” for US lawmakers scrutinizing its ties to China.

☆ 12 media executives anonymously predict 2023's biggest deals, trends and changes
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-18 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Candle Media has acquired intellectual property assets including Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine production company and Moonbug, which owns the animated kids series "CoComelon." Executive 3: Iger extends his contract There's been lots of speculation over who Iger will choose as his successor. History suggests he has a hard time leaving the role of Disney CEO. Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer The Walt Disney Company. "I love Shari [Redstone], but ViacomCBS is not long for this world as it stands today," said a media executive last year.

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTBob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company Scott Mlyn | CNBCDisney reappointed Bob Iger as its chief executive recently, abruptly replacing his hand-picked successor Bob Chapek, and giving Iger an early goal — find a new replacement during the next two years. Iger's attention has quickly turned to the other part of his mandate from the board — the immediate challenges facing Disney's business, such as the company's reorganization, cost structure and the future growth of its streaming business. He is the chairman of Disney's studio content and spearheaded the integration of Iger's acquisitions into Disney's overall content pipeline. D'Amaro is head of Disney's parks, experiences and products, the same position Chapek held before becoming CEO. Rebecca Campbell, who's currently in charge of Disney's international content and operations, is another candidate that Iger may favor, people familiar with the matter said.

☆ Singapore's deputy prime minister calls FTX loss 'disappointing,' pledges to improve the process
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Sheila Chiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Lawrence Wong, Singapore's finance minister, speaks during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Bryan van der Beek | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTemasek's investment loss of $275 million in the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX was "disappointing" and damaging for Singapore, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. What happened with FTX therefore has not only caused financial loss to Temasek, but also reputational damage. "What happened with FTX therefore has not only caused financial loss to Temasek, but also reputational damage," Wong said. The FTX loss will also not impact the net investment returns of Singapore's reserves, which are "tied to the overall expected long term returns of our investment entities and not to individual investments."

☆ 'We didn't follow the rules of defending' - Ten Hag unhappy after Man United loss
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Today we weren't on it from the start, especially at the start of the game and we lost our balance. "We didn't follow the rules defending, and we lost our battles. "You have to cross at the right moment," he added. "The right moment was from Christian Eriksen in the first half to deliver, when he found the right moment, I think he found the pocket to deliver the ball to Cristiano (Ronaldo) at the far post. That was the right moment."

☆ Ce moment: Italia are 30 de meciuri consecutive fără înfrângere și peste 1000 de minute fără gol primit
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-21 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesCe moment: Italia are 30 de meciuri consecutive fără înfrângere și peste 1000 de minute fără gol primitItalia a încheiat victorioasă grupa A de la EURO 2020, 1-0 cu Țara Galilor. Selecționata lui Roberto Mancini a acces în optimile competiției după trei jocuri aproape perfecte, fără gol primit, în primele două runde reușind să se impună în fața Turciei și a Elveției cu același scor, 3-0. După primele trei jocuri de la EURO 2020, Italia a ajuns la nu mai puțin de 30 de meciuri consecutive fără înfrângere. Mai mult, Italia a ajuns, după duelul cu Țara Galilor, la 11 jocuri la rând fără gol primit, adică aproximativ 1060 de minute de fotbal în care poarta ”squadrei azzurra” nu a fost ”deranjată”. În finalul meciului cu Țara Galilor, selecționerul Italiei, Roberto Mancini, a recurs la un gest mai puțin obișnuit la un astfel de turneu final.

Persons: Roberto Mancini, Italienii, Salvatore Sirigu Organizations: EURO, Liga Națiunilor, Arena Națională Locations: Italia, Țara Galilor, Turciei, Elveției, Portugalia, Beek, Olanda, Italiei, Ucraina, Austria

☆ (foto) Un tânăr pregătește în fiecare dimineață dejunuri simetrice pentru prietenul său
▼ + stars: | 2015-11-27 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +4 min

Proiectul fotografic prezentat mai jos a început foarte întâmplător, atunci când un tânăr, Michael Zeel, a făcut un mic dejun perfect simetric pentru iubitul său. „Oamenii se întreabă dacă eu sunt nebun sau obsesiv”, spune Zee, dar aceasta este o declarație de dragoste, într-adevăr. Proiectul va avea o continuitate și în lumea reală – va pregăti dejunuri simetrice pentru un local din Londra, iar următorul pas va fi scrierea unei cărți de bucate. Zee, care a studiat fotografia timp de cinci ani, cercetează tradițiile ce țin de dejun la nivel mondial pentru a găsi idei noi. A photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 24, 2015 at 11:54pm PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 24, 2015 at 12:55am PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 21, 2015 at 1:23am PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 17, 2015 at 11:56pm PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 16, 2015 at 11:37pm PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 16, 2015 at 12:24am PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 11, 2015 at 11:34pm PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 11, 2015 at 12:00am PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Nov 7, 2015 at 1:22am PSTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Oct 30, 2015 at 1:42am PDTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Oct 25, 2015 at 3:39am PDTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Oct 14, 2015 at 11:32pm PDTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Oct 12, 2015 at 12:08am PDTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Oct 11, 2015 at 2:29am PDTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Oct 8, 2015 at 12:04am PDTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Oct 5, 2015 at 12:25am PDTA photo posted by SymmetryBreakfast (@symmetrybreakfast) on Sep 25, 2015 at 12:02am PDT

Persons: Michael Zeel, Michael Zee, Mark van Beek, Michael, Mark ., Van Organizations: ! Locations: Londra, Birdseye

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