Greylock makes $100 million venture bet on marketplaces

By Sarah McBride SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – In a big bet on marketplaces, venture capital firm Greylock Partners is promoting former eBay Motors founder Simon Rothman to partner, and dedicating $100 million to the sector. Marketplaces – companies like auction service eBay, accommodation service Airbnb, and personal-loan service LendingClub – …

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Fed Vice Chair Yellen has stocks, funds, stamps – CBS News

Fed Vice Chair Yellen has stocks, funds, stampsCBS NewsWASHINGTON Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen, a leading contender to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman, holds a mix of big-company stocks and investment funds in a trust with her husband, fellow economist George Akerlof. They also share …and more » More: continued …

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