Uber partners with Zipline on Eats drone deliverieshttps://www.theverge.com/transportation/980912/uber-eats-zipline-drone-delivery-investmentUber is teaming up with drone company Zipline to start airborne takeout deliveries later this year, with the goal of reaching 1 million daily drone deliveries by 2029.
Uber also said it was making a strategic investment in Zipline, a California-based company that has been orchestrating drone deliveries in Texas since 2025. The news comes as Uber's delivery rivals begin to step up their own drone ...
Aug 17, 2026 2:24 PM
Blackstone, Blue Owl Private Credit Funds Offer High-Grade Bondshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/blackstone-blue-owl-private-credit-funds-offer-high-grade-bondsTwo private credit funds are offering investment-grade bonds Monday, following a lull of such deals to start the third quarter.
Aug 17, 2026 2:02 PM
‘It’s Deshaun Watson’s Job to Lose’ — 6-Time Pro Bowler Has No Faith in Browns Giving Shedeur Sanders a Fair Shake in QB Battlehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/deshaun-watson-job-lose-6-133426034.htmlThe Cleveland Browns’ quarterback battle has plenty of attention around it, but the competition may not be as even as it looks. Shedeur Sanders has another chance to make his case, while Deshaun Watson carries the weight of experience and a major investment from the franchise.
Aug 17, 2026 1:34 PM
PBR Q2 Earnings Beat on Record Production and Higher Brenthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQNUZwTmdvaUVhVHdlNU1FMDZRS3dNQ2RpVld3YjVKSzBsbVEteENLdDdJVEk5OVJoa1RmckFiMURxQVpfTTBTSEhucURjWEJuZDczY2MwSlNONk5ydkw5c3hJa29uQ2poc01vNThFUXlKZkp4cXYwRmNiVERjNmdjVzduOC12YzdETEhybHpJUjdSQ3o5RHdaU2pWMXVvWUQy?oc=5PBR Q2 Earnings Beat on Record Production and Higher Brent Zacks Investment Research
Aug 17, 2026 12:57 PM
Fed Will Keep Rates The Same: Gudehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/fed-will-keep-rates-the-same-gude-videoElla Gude, BNY Investments Newton Head of Fixed Income & Co-Head of Real Return, joins Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Brief" to outline her expectations for the Fed’s near-term rate policy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 12:39 PM
Japan’s economy notches 1.1% growth rate as spending dips 1.2% and PM sinks in pollinghttps://fortune.com/2026/08/17/japan-gdp-consumer-spending-exports-q2/Net exports supplied 0.5 point of Japan’s 0.3% quarterly GDP gain as consumption stayed flat and business investment fell 1.2%.
Aug 17, 2026 12:10 PM
Stocks Rise on AI Confidence; Tensions Mount in the Middle East | Bloomberg Brief 08/17/2026https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/bloomberg-brief-08-17-2026-videoThe dollar falls to a three-month low as the latest economic data further ease bets on Fed rate hikes. The 60-day deadline of the US-Iran MOU expires and Tehran says it has lost "all relevance" because of the violations from the US. Ella Gude of BNY Investments Newton discusses the Fed's rate path. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 11:56 AM
Ankur Crawford on the Power of Mistakeshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/ankur-crawford-on-the-power-of-mistakes-videoAnkur Crawford, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation, Alger Focus Equity, and Alger Spectra Strategies joins Barry for a conversation about how she builds an investment strategy. They also discuss her journey from engineering to investment, along with understanding AI and compute investment cycles. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 11:01 AM
Angus Taylor links support for NDIS reform to removal of ‘widow tax’ loopholehttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/angus-taylor-links-support-for-ndis-reform-to-removal-of-widow-tax-loopholeCoalition leader tells Anthony Albanese that delaying repeal of ‘cruel’ measure is ‘unconscionable’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngus Taylor says the Coalition will only support the Albanese government’s proposed overhaul of the NDIS if it first removes the “widow tax” loophole from its changes to taxing investment properties.The warning comes as the Albanese governme...
Aug 17, 2026 10:19 AM
China's Economic Woes Mount With Disappointing Datahttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-17/china-s-economic-woes-mount-with-disappointing-data-videoChina’s economy got off to a sluggish start in the second half, reviving pressure on policymakers to act in support of growth as industrial output, consumption and investment all fared worse than expected. Bloomberg's Rebecca Choong Wilkins reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 17, 2026 7:42 AM
China’s Economy Extends Slowdown by Weakening Across the Boardhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/china-s-economy-extends-slowdown-by-weakening-across-the-boardChina’s economy got off to a sluggish start in the second half, as industrial output, consumption and investment fared worse than expected.
Aug 17, 2026 7:00 AM
Ex-Super Bowl champion takes 3-word shot at Jerry Jones over Cowboys' struggleshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-super-bowl-champion-takes-193134368.htmlBroncos legend Mark Schlereth delivered a blunt three-word verdict blaming Jerry Jones for the ongoing Dallas Cowboys problems despite heavy offseason investments.
Aug 16, 2026 7:31 PM
Real Madrid trio nominated for Golden Boy Award 2026https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-trio-nominated-golden-161500450.htmlReal Madrid’s continued investment in young talent has been rewarded with recognition on one of European football’s most prestigious individual stages.Three Real Madrid players have been named on ...
Aug 16, 2026 4:15 PM
The only map you need to see as California's billionaire tax fight heats uphttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/only-map-need-see-californias-billionaire-tax-fight-heatsMark Cuban warns he'll pull startup investments from California if the proposed billionaire wealth tax passes, calling founders who stay "idiots."
Aug 16, 2026 3:23 PM
At AI-Fueled Market Party, Wall Street Eyes the Rates Punch Bowlhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-16/at-ai-fueled-market-party-wall-street-eyes-the-rates-punch-bowlEnthusiasm for Big Tech and its huge investments in artificial intelligence is powering the stock market to record highs again. With a resilient economy and scorching demand, there’s seemingly only one obstacle that can derail this ride: higher interest rates.
Aug 16, 2026 12:30 PM
How Bangladesh followed Virat Kohli's template to humble Australia in Darwinhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bangladesh-followed-virat-kohlis-template-115600505.htmlWhat began with Virat Kohli's call for greater investment in Test cricket and India's formidable pace attack became a blueprint for Bangladesh. Mominul Haque transformed the domestic system, backed fast bowlers and changed the country's Test cricket culture. Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul against Australia is now proof that the gamble is paying off.
Aug 16, 2026 11:56 AM
Mourinho personally calls €60m-rated Italian defender but Real Madrid block transfer request – reporthttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mourinho-personally-calls-60m-rated-084500892.htmlJose Mourinho wants Alessandro Bastoni at Real Madrid, but convincing the club to make another major investment in defence could prove more difficult than convincing the Inter Milan defender himself.A...
Aug 16, 2026 8:45 AM
Harvard fund discloses $2.2 billion stake in Musk’s SpaceXhttps://fortune.com/2026/08/15/harvard-management-fund-endowment-spacex-stake-university-california-north-carolina/Others that have profited include the University of California’s investment arm as well as the University of North Carolina and Washington University in St. Louis.
Aug 15, 2026 10:53 PM
Strong Earnings Keep PNC’s Agati Bullish on Stockshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-15/strong-earnings-keep-pnc-s-agati-bullish-on-stocks-videoPNC's Chief Investment Officer Amanda Agati is on Bloomberg This Weekend with hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar and says that strong earnings and economic fundamentals continue to support US stocks, even as elevated Treasury yields and midterm uncertainty threaten to bring more volatility. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 15, 2026 1:48 PM
Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoriahttps://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/thrives-joshua-kushner-chides-silicon-valley-vcs-over-ai-euphoria/The AI opportunity is huge, but "it would also be a grave error in our minds to let excitement weaken our investment discipline," Kushner warns in his first-ever investment letter.
Aug 14, 2026 7:33 PM