Let’s Talk About European Attitudes Toward US Tech Firms
Let’s Talk About European Attitudes Toward US Tech Firms
May 29, 2018  |  Markets

It’s beginning to feel like two kids talking smack in a high school hallway — except, in this case, billions of dollars are involved, along...

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In Papua New Guinea, Facebook May Shutter — For A Bit
In Papua New Guinea, Facebook May Shutter — For A Bit
May 29, 2018  |  Facebook

Facebook going dark? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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$150B Valuation Makes Ant Financial World’s Largest Unicorn, Ahead Of Possible IPO
$150B Valuation Makes Ant Financial World’s Largest Unicorn, Ahead Of Possible IPO
May 29, 2018  |  Investments

Ahead of an expected initial public offering (IPO), Alibaba’s investment arm Ant Financial has secured $10 billion in funding from global and local investors, and...

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QR Codes Are Gaining A Brighter Profile
QR Codes Are Gaining A Brighter Profile
May 29, 2018  |  Digital Payments

The QR Code has been enjoying some love and attention over the past few weeks, though the prospects for the digital payment tool remain relatively...

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Pret A Manger’s New Management
Pret A Manger’s New Management
May 29, 2018  |  Retail

British coffee and sandwich chain Pret A Manger has found a new majority stakeholder: JAB Holding Company is expanding its already considerable reach within the coffee...

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Kraft Heinz Plans To Ramp Up Investments
Kraft Heinz Plans To Ramp Up Investments
May 29, 2018  |  Retail

Three years after Kraft Food Group and H.J. Heinz merged, the combined company may be hungry for acquisitions. After cutting $1.7 billion from spending, executives...

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Making It Work — Wherever, Whenever
Making It Work — Wherever, Whenever
May 29, 2018  |  Today In Data

More than half of all drivers think they are better than average at driving — a fact that mathematical possibility cannot approve. Some of those...

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US Faces Shortage Of 50,000 Truck Drivers
US Faces Shortage Of 50,000 Truck Drivers
May 29, 2018  |  Retail

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) said that the U.S. is facing a shortage of 50,000 truck drivers, impacting both retailers and consumers. The U.S. will need...

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American Brands Are Bullish On Retail Expansion In China
American Brands Are Bullish On Retail Expansion In China
May 29, 2018  |  Retail

American retailers are heading east: They’re opening the doors to brick-and-mortar stores in China, while listing on China’s dueling marketplaces — Tencent and JD.com. Walmart,...

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