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eBay sues Amazon, accusing it of poaching sellers | WRAL TechWire

As Amazon continues its rise as the world's largest online marketplace, rival eBay charges that it got there by crossing a legal line. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/18/ebay-sues-amazon-accusing-it-of-poaching-sellers/
As Amazon continues its rise as the world's largest online marketplace, rival eBay charges that it got there by crossing a legal line.

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Inside IBM: Latest financials show outlook remains dreary for Big Blue | WRAL TechWire

Despite the temporary uptick in prior quarters, the overall outlook for IBM remains dreary, says Technology Business Research. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/18/inside-ibm-latest-financials-show-outlook-remains-dreary-for-big-blue/
Despite the temporary uptick in prior quarters, the overall outlook for IBM remains dreary, says Technology Business Research.

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Here's how to figure out if your Facebook data got hacked | WRAL TechWire

Facebook says that hackers obtained a swath of information from more than 29 million accounts, Here’s how to figure out if you got hacked. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/18/heres-how-to-figure-out-if-your-facebook-data-got-hacked/
Facebook says that hackers obtained a swath of information from more than 29 million accounts, Here's how to figure out if you got hacked.

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Nufarm's Morrisville site taps into NC's crop protection talent pool | WRAL TechWire

Nufarm Americas has its roots “down under,” but it’s happy to do some of its growing up in the Old North State. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/18/nufarms-morrisville-site-taps-into-ncs-crop-protection-talent-pool/
Nufarm Americas has its roots "down under," but it's happy to do some of its growing up in the Old North State.

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Are tech stocks still good investment in volatile market? | WRAL TechWire

The stock market is volatile again, and tech has been leading the sharp plunges and huge gains. So should you dump or buy more tech shares? https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/18/are-tech-stocks-still-good-investment-in-volatile-market/
The stock market is volatile again, and tech has been leading the sharp plunges and huge gains. So should you dump or buy more tech shares?

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Infosys built its global machine with Indian workers. Can it adjust to Trump's 'Hire American'? | WRAL TechWire

When Infosys, a big Indian technology outsourcing company, opened a new office in Indianapolis this year, executives hailed it as a step along a new path. But is it a path to success? https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/18/infosys-built-its-global-machine-with-indian-workers-can-it-adjust-to-trumps-hire-american/
When Infosys, a big Indian technology outsourcing company, opened a new office in Indianapolis this year, executives hailed it as a step along a new path. But is it a path to success?

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Photo shoot: Names, faces in the big crowd at Startup Summit | WRAL TechWire

The Triangle’s got a new startup meetup in town. Enter Startup Summit – a one-day conference featuring leading keynote speakers and master classes from top entrepreneurs, innovators and executives. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/photo-shoot-names-faces-in-the-big-crowd-at-startup-summit/
The Triangle's got a new startup meetup in town. Enter Startup Summit – a one-day conference featuring leading keynote speakers and master classes from top entrepreneurs, innovators and executives.

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Netflix keeps adding subscribers, and market investors could profit | WRAL TechWire

As Netflix’s third-quarter results showed, it’s doing well in some respects. It added 7 million subscribers in the period, a larger amount than it added in the third quarter of last year. But the company is also consuming large sums of cash to finance its growth and borrowing more to cover its shortfall. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/netflix-keeps-adding-subscribers-and-market-investors-could-profit/
As Netflix's third-quarter results showed, it's doing well in some respects. It added 7 million subscribers in the period, a larger amount than it added in the third quarter of last year. But the company is also consuming large sums of cash to finance its growth and borrowing more to cover its short...

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Prospect of return to manned flight revitalizes the Space Coast of Florida | WRAL TechWire

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Editor's note: This article about Cape Canaveral, The Kennedy Space Center, and the space program is part of WRAL TechWire's weeklong contribution to the Triangle's "Lift Off NC: Apollo + Beyond" celebration which features events throughout 2019. CAPE CANAVERAL - The past few years, the Space Coast....

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NASA vs Disney: Space experience face-off | WRAL TechWire

Both Disney’s Mission: SPACE and the Kennedy Space Center’s Space Shuttle Experience advertise an “authentic” space travel experience. Both were designed with input from real astronauts. Like true researchers (and kids of all ages), we tried both to see how these claims hold up. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/nasa-vs-disney-space-experience-face-off/
Both Disney's Mission: SPACE and the Kennedy Space Center's Space Shuttle Experience advertise an "authentic" space travel experience. Both were designed with input from real astronauts. Like true researchers (and kids of all ages), we tried both to see how these claims hold up.

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GE is a confusing maze – will the new boss cut the complexity? | WRAL TechWire

Left in the dark about GE's underlying health, shareholders and even longtime Wall Street analysts were caught off guard when the company's business dramatically deteriorated. But now GE is under new management. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/ge-is-a-confusing-maze-will-the-new-boss-cut-the-complexity/
Left in the dark about GE's underlying health, shareholders and even longtime Wall Street analysts were caught off guard when the company's business dramatically deteriorated. But now GE is under new management.

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REX Health Ventures joins $20M round backing AI-enabled platform for operating rooms | WRAL TechWire

REX Health Ventures is among the investors backing a Silicon Valley firm's artificial intelligence-enabled platform for operating rooms. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/rex-health-ventures-joins-20m-round-backing-ai-enabled-platform-for-operating-rooms/
REX Health Ventures is among the investors backing a Silicon Valley firm's artificial intelligence-enabled platform for operating rooms.

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New York Attorney General expands inquiry into net neutrality comments | WRAL TechWire

The New York attorney general has subpoenaed more than a dozen telecommunications trade groups, lobbying contractors and Washington advocacy organizations, seeking to determine whether the groups submitted millions of fraudulent public comments to sway a critical federal decision on internet regulation. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/new-york-attorney-general-expands-inquiry-into-net-neutrality-comments/
The New York attorney general has subpoenaed more than a dozen telecommunications trade groups, lobbying contractors and Washington advocacy organizations, seeking to determine whether the groups submitted millions of fraudulent public comments to sway a critical federal decision on internet regulat...

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$100,000 NCBiotech Center grant to support economic development in Alamance County | WRAL TechWire

A $100,000 Economic Development Award from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will boost bioscience industry growth in Burlington and Alamance County. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/100000-ncbiotech-center-grant-to-support-economic-development-in-alamance-county/
A $100,000 Economic Development Award from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will boost bioscience industry growth in Burlington and Alamance County.

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Talking tech in Triangle: New ventures, diversity, cash, connections at Startup Summit | WRAL TechWire

The first Startup Summit features leading keynote speakers and master classes from top entrepreneurs, innovators and executives. Chantal Allam reports the details. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/talking-tech-in-triangle-new-ventures-diversity-cash-connections-at-startup-summit/
The first Startup Summit features leading keynote speakers and master classes from top entrepreneurs, innovators and executives. Chantal Allam reports the details.

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FCC chair: Wireless carriers' Hurricane Michael response 'completely unacceptable' | WRAL TechWire

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Ajit Pai, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, is blasting wireless carriers' efforts to restore service in areas of Florida devastated by Hurricane Michael and is ordering an investigation. "Even though efforts to restore communications services have been going well in most of the...

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Sharing spotlight: Uber, Lyft charge toward potential IPOs in 2019 | WRAL TechWire

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Uber and Lyft have for years battled for customers in the fast-growing ride-hailing business. Now the bitter rivals may fight for investors in their initial public offerings. Uber has received proposals from the investment banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs that say the technology giant could be...

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Inside IBM: Stalled services revenue shows tech giant's work is far from done | WRAL TechWire

IBM must rev its sales, talent and, likely, acquisition engines to restart services revenue expansion, says Technology Business Research. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/17/inside-ibm-stalled-services-revenue-shows-tech-giants-work-is-far-from-done/
IBM must rev its sales, talent and, likely, acquisition engines to restart services revenue expansion, says Technology Business Research.

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E-scooters will continue to roll around Raleigh, at least for now :: WRAL.com

Raleigh City Council members say they will let electric scooters stay - at least for now. The decision came after some heated debate at Tuesday's City Council meeting https://www.wral.com/e-scooters-will-continue-to-roll-around-raleigh-at-least-for-now/17919032/
Raleigh City Council members say they will let electric scooters stay - at least for now. The decision came after some heated debate at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

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Unlocked: TBJ reveals 2018 Fast 50 Awards winners

Triangle Business Journal has unveiled the 2018 Fast 50 Awards winners – a roundup of the 50 fastest-growing private companies in the region.

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Great Scott! Judge rules on DeLorean Motor Co.'s 'Back to the Future' royalties

Sally DeLorean recently claimed that a Texas company using the DeLorean name had illegally cashed in on the car's fame.

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Why this specialty pharma is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

A specialty pharmacy just aimed a lawsuit at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, accusing the state’s largest health insurer of “wrongfully” nixing its network participation agreement and costing it hundreds of customers in the state.

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5 health providers compete to build Wake County surgical centers

North Carolina officials predict Wake County will need six new operating rooms in the coming years. Five local health providers are now battling it out to see who will get to build them.

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TBJ reveals its 2018 Family Business Awards winners

Triangle Business Journal announces the winners of its Family Business Awards.

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ABB to expand, add jobs in North Carolina

Swiss industrial giant ABB is expanding its manufacturing presence in North Carolina, a move that means more jobs in the state.

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IBM shares take a hit on mixed financials: Revenue misses but earnings top Street | WRAL TechWire

IBM's three consecutive quarters of revenue growth is over, and Big Blue shares fell some 4 percent in after-hours trading after its latest quartely financial report fell short in revenue as expected by Wall Street analysts. https://www.wraltechwire.com/2018/10/16/ibm-shares-take-a-hit-on-mixed-financials-revenue-misses-but-earnings-top-street/
IBM's three consecutive quarters of revenue growth is over, and Big Blue shares fell some 4 percent in after-hours trading after its latest quartely financial report fell short in revenue as expected by Wall Street analysts.

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Developer pitches 9 acres of mixed-use south of downtown Raleigh

A developer has ambitious plans to overhaul a triangular slice of land.

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One of the best places to work in the world is in the Triangle, report says

A Triangle tech company sits among the 2018 roundup of the World’s Best Workplaces.

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Advance Auto Parts’ next step: An online partnership with Walmart

Advance Auto Parts continues to push forward on its online sales strategy – this time bringing in mega-retailer Walmart.

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State approves $3.3M incentive for furniture maker's 384-job Roxboro expansion

Plastic furniture manufacturer Polywood LLC has picked Person County over Indiana, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia for a 384-job campus.

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