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Apr 2021
39m 10s

Microsoft’s Big Deal and Coinbase’s Big ...

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Microsoft buys Nuance Communications in a $16 billion deal. Coinbase makes an $86 billion Wall Street debut. FDA hits the pause button on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. Katrina Lake steps down as the CEO of Stitch Fix. Bed Bath & Beyond slips on earnings. White Claw introduces Surge. Pepsi serves up big growth in its snack division. And IBM unveils a ... Show More
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