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Will Exercise Junkies ‘Save’ The Smartwatch?

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In fact, the smartwatch industry remains very much a niche and specialized market, one that Apple and other brands and retailers have not done a very good job capitalizing on or monetizing so far. So, if the smartwatch has a future — and companies like Apple are praying that it does — maybe it’s with the uber-fit exercise junkies?

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How to Set Your Strategic Planning Time Horizon

South State Correspondent

Banks consistently produce under their cost of capital. However, for the average bank, their cost of capital is between 9% and 14% depending on the bank’s equity liquidity with an average of 12.5%. As an industry, we misallocate capital. However, if you want to build a legacy institution, then your capital should be longer.

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Citi Wants Revlon Lenders To Return $900M Paid In Error

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District Court in New York accused Revlon of moving valuable brand assets beyond the reach of lenders in order to use them as collateral for other creditors. Revlon has been fighting with Brigade Capital Management LP, HPS Investment Partners LLC and Symphony Asset Management, the lenders holding the loan.

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Peloton, Bike Company, Seeks Unicorn Valuation

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The New York–based company sells exercise bikes equipped with tablets that enable cyclists to subscribe to spin classes, enabling them to enjoy the workout class atmosphere from the comfort of their own home. In just five years, the Peloton brand has developed a cult following for its products and services.

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PayPal Invests In Extend As Merchants Seek New Ways To Boost Online Conversion

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Meritech Capital led the funding round, with participation from existing investors Great Point Ventures and Shah Capital Partners. Extend also announced on Thursday new partnerships with Peloton, iRobot, Harman/JBL, Advance Auto Parts and other brands to offer their customers extended warranties.

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Scale Matters … But Smart Matters More

Gonzobanker

A recent round of bank merger announcements and the marquee Capital One/Discover deal illustrate this mantra’s popularity. An exercise Cornerstone likes to conduct: Take a look at the top 20% of the bank’s headcount and review comp and bonus in descending order. So, let’s do a quick thought experiment, Gonzobankers.

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Oros Takes Activewear Into The Space Age

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This brand exercise allows us to express that.”. The direct-to-consumer brand has also been updating its digital shop, as it is now fresh off a $5 million seed-funding round. It is also, however, meant to be a departure from what is currently on offer in the market from other outdoor brands as well.

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