Bitcoin continues to rise, and is showing zero signs of slowing. The cryptocurrency passed $16 thousand dollars on Thursday morning, hitting new all-time highs. The theory for this immediate run is that institutional money from big banks is being priced into the digital currency.
Plus, Walmart says that increased online purchases are causing delays in its distribution network. The world's largest retailer admitting that orders were not processed as promptly as anticipated.
Disney CEO Bob Iger may be sticking around, again. According to reports, Disney's Chief Executive will extend his reign through 2019, if the sale of 21st Century Fox is finalized.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that the majority of iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will be sourced from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company works to avoid the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on its business. Apple’s earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street’s expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect on the fiscal second quarter’s results. Cook added that for the current quarter, assuming things don’t change, Apple expects to see $900 million added to its costs as a result of the tariffs.
Visa is hoping to hand your credit card to an artificial intelligence “agent” that can find and buy clothes, groceries, airplane tickets and other items on your behalf.
Skift Editor-In-Chief Sarah Kopit discusses how summer travel plans remain uncertain for most as many international travelers are leery to travel abroad. Watch!
