Connective tissue key to startup growth says Iowa leaders
Scott Case of Startup America Partnership and Scott Heiferman of Meetup.com urge strong networks to fuel startup hubs. They stress inclusive communities and diverse voices as essential to economic vitality and local innovation in Coralville during the UP America Summit.
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Microsoft posts higher quarterly sales and profit beats
Microsoft Corp reports first quarter net income of 5.24 billion or 62 cents a share on sales of 18.5 billion, topping consensus. Strong Office demand offsets weak PC purchases as the company undergoes a CEO search and major restructuring to boost devices and services despite PC market declines.
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BGC Partners
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Toyota Lending Arm Amplifies Loyalty Drive With In-House Financing
Toyota Financial Services leverages its AA credit rating and $37 billion cash reserve to offer low rates and retain buyers. With $95 billion in assets, it dominates captive lending for U.S. dealers, financing 64 percent of Toyota’s U.S. sales in H1, while using data analytics to discourage switching to GM or Ford.
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Gazeta
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Cedar Rapids
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ALG Inc
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Gasoline set for three year low as supplies outpace demand
AAA forecasts average national pump prices around 3.15 a gallon by December 31, down from about 3.34 as refiners ramp up production and inventories rise. EIA notes fourth quarter refining capacity up 410000 barrels per day and demand rising, while U.S. oil output climbs on shale drilling.
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Washington
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U.S
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Price Futures Group
Chicago
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