In case you missed it, we've switched things up. I'm Dan DeFrancesco, an associate editor on the finance team. Every day I'll be giving you a curated look at all our best stories.
PayPal, like other players in the payments space, has seen some massive growth in recent months thanks to the global shift to online payments in the wake of the coronavirus.
But despite a record number of transactions and a surging stock, the payment giant's CFO, John Rainey, has his eyes on an even bigger prize: your entire wallet.
Part of that future strategy could also include deals with some major marketplaces, such as Alibaba or Amazon, now that PayPal's five-year operating agreement with eBay has passed.
Some of the world's biggest asset managers are adjusting valuations for buzzy venture-backed startups that amassed huge price tags. Bradley Saacks and Meghan Morris dove into securities filings to get a sense of how big investors like BlackRock and Fidelity are reevaluating the likes of Palantir and Sweetgreen.
If you can't remember where you placed your key card for work, don't sweat it. You might just need your face next time you head into the office. Daniel Geiger spoke to facial-recognition experts about why the tech could become the norm at office workplaces as a way to prevent the spread of germs.
It might not be the most exciting part of finance, but offering workplace benefits can lead to a steady stream of revenue. Rebecca Ungarino has the scoop on Bank of America's big push into the space, including the bank hiring 45 employee benefits specialists.
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Calpers Investment Chief Ben Meng to Step Down From Largest U.S. Pension (WSJ)
What's fractional share trading? Here's how it works, and who's offering tiny slices of pricey stocks like Amazon and Shopify. (Business Insider)
3 Bon Appétit Test Kitchen stars are walking, in a sign that Condé Nast's burgeoning YouTube empire will never be the same (Business Insider)
Gordon Ramsay slammed a US woman for making 'British fish and chips' in the microwave on TikTok (Insider)
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