Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is doubling down on the app redesign after growing backlash. Speaking at a Goldman Sachs internet and tech conference, he said the widespread criticism validates Snapchat's mission.
Shake Shack has big plans for 2018. The company announcing plans to open 32-35 new locations this year. It's the burger chain's biggest expansion yet. Shake Shack says its revenue jumped 31% last quarter tprice hike at restaurants nationwide.o $96 million.. But it expects sales to be flat this year because of a small.
Miso Robotics, the firm behind automated burger-flipper, "Flippy," closing a $10 millions Series B funding round. They'll use the cash to perfect Flippy's mechanics and distribution potential.
There has been a series of violent attacks in Afghanistan in the past week as U.S. troops withdrawal deadline approaches. The evacuation effort is winding down with 1,200 people evacuated in the last 24 hours, compared to last week's 24-hour span high of 21,000, and it is reported that there are around 250 people still waiting to be airlifted.
Dan Lamothe, national security reporter at The Washington Post, joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss more on what is going to happen when all evacuation and withdrawal missions are completed.
Futures pointed to a slightly higher open on the heels of Fed Chair Jerome Powell saying the central bank is on track to taper its asset purchases later this year. Milton Ezrati, Chief Economist at Vested joined Wake Up with Cheddar to discuss.
