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On-demand delivery startup Postmates today launched a new policy which insures couriers up to $50,000 in the event of an on-the-job accident - a policy which Postmates claims is "unmatched by any competitor." Numerous "gig economy" companies have ...

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. ( TMO ) reported its second-quarter 2014 financial results, accounting for the inclusion of Life Technologies and excluding divestures related to the acquisition. Adjusted earnings per share ( EPS ) in the reported ...

B/E Aerospace (NASDAQ: BEAV ) raised its revenue outlook Wednesday amid accelerating growth, but shares for the maker of aircraft interiors were down. Second-quarter adjusted earnings rose 27% to $1.13 per share. Unadjusted earnings were $1.04 ...

High penetration of internet, increased use of smartphones help the cause of top e-commerce firms, leading to a rapid rise in their valuations. For the Indian e-commerce sector, the last few months have brought cheer, as more start-ups have joined the Rs 1,000-crore club.  The most recent to enter the elite club include Olacabs, BookMyShow, Zomato and Quikr.  The high penetration of internet and the increased use of smartphones have helped the cause of top e-commerce firms, ...

IITs have become a hub for entrepreneurs. Gauri Rane finds out why the coveted technology institute has been a breeding ground for start-ups

A few weeks back, Mondelēz International put out the call for start-ups to apply for its breakthrough mobile marketing initiative, Mobile Futures . They have now recently announced the start-ups which made the cut, to partner with some of ...

Operating revenues (total revenue less Fleet Management Solutions fuel and all subcontracted transportation) increased 6% year over year to $1,393.0 million. The revenue growth was based on higher commercial rental revenues, full service lease ...

Pop-up operations will contribute more than £2bn to the UK economy this year—confirmation that what was once an unusual and limited tactic has become part of the mainstream. Restaurant concepts have been chief among those using pop-ups, though ...

Just a wee one on this week and how j's been doing post his first chemo. It's been quite a roller coaster week. He had one really bad day where he hardly got out of bed and 3 others where he was up but nauseous and tired and - well - like someone ...