Uber Buys Postmates

On Monday, Uber (NYSE: UBER) bought food-delivery startup Postmates for $2.65 billion. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Uber realized it needed to push its business towards profitability and growth. With its Uber Eats division increasing by 53% in the first quarter of 2020, the obvious direction in which to go was the food-delivery market.

Advertisers Are Boycotting Facebook

On Monday, Facebook shares fell close to 3% in early trading but eventually rebounded. The list of advertisers abandoning the site continues to grow. Some big companies, like Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), Coca-Cola (NYSE: CCEP), and Hershey’s (NYSE: HSY), announced they would be pausing their advertising spending on the social media platform.

Robots Are Helping Health Care

Health care robots are becoming more of a reality rather than just some idea of the “future.” According to a report by Zion Market Research, by 2025, global medical robot expenditures are expected to increase by approximately 20% to reach $24.6 billion.

The Growing Demand for Telehealth

46% of U.S. consumers are now using telehealth platforms. Telehealth use has surged in the past few months and COVID-19 has been a major catalyst. Now that people are considering telehealth as a viable option, the health care industry is shifting to accommodate that change.

Could At-Home Covid-19 Tests Help?

With testing across the U.S. scarce, the only way for people to begin feeling comfortable about returning to “normal life” could depend on at-home testing kits. These kits could ease people’s fears and make it convenient for them to test themselves before considering returning back to work or school. However, they aren’t cheap and might not be covered by your health insurance.

Target Needs Your Trust

There’s a lot changing in our world. Stores like Target (NYSE: TGT) have adjusted their concerns during this pandemic. A company that was usually concerned about creating a place to shop that offers the best items at the best prices has to now be proactive at providing a healthy and safe environment for its guests and workers. It’s a sensitive time and businesses need to put the right foot forward.

Uber Is Ready to Acquire Grubhub

The food delivery market was growing before the pandemic but now, with people staying home and placing food delivery orders through Uber’s (NYSE: UBER) Uber Eats and Grubhub, Uber has even more incentive to finalize an acquisition deal with Grubhub.