Headlines: 2/16/18

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.

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