The world’s largest ride-hailing service unveiled its prospectus for what is likely to be the biggest initial public offering for years. Source: NYT > Business – MIKE ISAAC and KATE CONGER
In Puerto Rico, Building a Disaster-Proof Business Is Part of Recovery
After Hurricane Maria, start-ups on the island are trying to build companies that are resilient enough to withstand whatever comes next. Source: NYT > Business – MOLLY SCHWARTZ
Pinterest Dials Down Expectations as I.P.O. Nears
The digital pin board company set a price range for its I.P.O. that would value the business below its last private market valuation of $12 billion. Source: NYT > Business – ERIN GRIFFITH
Pinterest Said to Price I.P.O. Below Last Private Valuation
The digital pin board company is setting a price range for its I.P.O. that will put it at below its last private market valuation of $12 billion. Source: NYT > Business – ERIN GRIFFITH
Drug Sites Upend Doctor-Patient Relations: ‘It’s Restaurant-Menu Medicine’
A new wave of websites turns physicians into mere gatekeepers for popular lifestyle drugs, increasing public health risks, experts say. The sites say they ease connections with doctors. Source: NYT > Business – NATASHA SINGER and KATIE THOMAS
Behold the Beefless ‘Impossible Whopper’
Burger King is introducing a Whopper made with a vegetarian patty from the start-up Impossible Foods. The deal is a big step toward the mainstream for start-ups trying to mimic and replace meat. Source: NYT > Business – NATHANIEL POPPER and MATT EDGE