Uber invests in mapping software, setting up contention with Google
WIRED: The ridesharing app acquired deCarta, allowing Uber to loosen its reliance on Google and Apple maps software.
From the Wires
Bill Gates leads Forbes’ richest people list
REUTERS: The Microsoft co-founder has topped the list 16 of the last 21 years.
Oil continues to gain on supply risks
BLOOMBERG: The price of Brent crude advanced climbed to 3.8 percent at times.
With AmEx out, Costco turns to Visa, Citi
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Citigroup Inc. will be the exclusive provider of Costco credit cards and Visa will process all credit-card transactions made at the wholesale retailer.
California gas prices spike
UNION-TRIBUNE SAN DIEGO: Fuel costs rose 42 cents in just a week, marking the biggest price hike in state history.
SeaWorld aims to alter marketing strategy
MASHABLE: Dismal attendance numbers are forcing the tourist attraction to change its course.
Herbalife stock falls after forecast cut
BLOOMBERG: Allegations of a pyramid scheme are hurting the company, which saw its stock drop 53 percent over the last 12 months.
Target reports $2.6B loss in 4Q after closing Canadian holdings
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Target wary of first quarter earnings after posting fourth quarter loss.
Jury: Apple must pay $529.9M to settle patent case
BLOOMBERG: Smartflash LLC claimed the tech giant infringed on a trio of patents.
Study finds many retire earlier than they expected
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE: Research institute finds that just under half of retirees stopped working earlier than they planned.