Instacart valuated at $39B, Klarna valuated at $31B, Michaels Companies acquired, Smiley the Robot delivers candy

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1. Instacart’s valuation doubles to $39B. Story by Ann Logue.
2. Klarna, the Swedish buy now, pay later behemoth and upstart bank, has raised $1 billion in new funding at a post-money valuation of $31 billion. Coverage from Steve O’Hear.
3. The Michaels Companies to be acquired by Apollo Global Management. via Business Wire.
4. Smiley the robot brings customers candy as they shop. Story by Laura McQuarrie.

Source: Instacart Doubles Valuation to Whopping $39 Billion | Yahoo Finance

Source: Klarna confirms new $31B valuation | TechCrunch

Source: The Michaels Companies Enters Into a Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Funds Managed by Apollo Global Management | Business Wire

Source: Smiley the Robot Brings Customers Candy as They Shop | TrendHunter

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