Near-Record Low Rates Trigger Refi Wave Among US Homeowners
Near-Record Low Rates Trigger Refi Wave Among US Homeowners
August 18, 2019  |  Loans

U.S. mortgage refinancing is on the uptick as fears about fluctuating global markets cause a drop in interest rates, the Financial Times reported Sunday (Aug....

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US Lawmakers Visit Switzerland To Talk Libra
US Lawmakers Visit Switzerland To Talk Libra
August 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

During an upcoming visit to Switzerland, American lawmakers plan to discuss Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Airbnb’s Total Booking Value Soars 30 Pct. YoY
Airbnb’s Total Booking Value Soars 30 Pct. YoY
August 18, 2019  |  Earnings

Airbnb reported strong first quarter results, with $9.4 billion in total booking value, a 31 percent boost from the previous year. Get the Full Story...

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Amazon Execs Donated To Antitrust Investigator’s Campaign
Amazon Execs Donated To Antitrust Investigator’s Campaign
August 18, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon’s top executives allegedly made donations to the chair in charge of investigating the eCommerce giant, CNBC reported on Sunday (Aug. 18). Get the Full...

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Ikea To Launch Dedicated Unit For Smart Home Solutions
Ikea To Launch Dedicated Unit For Smart Home Solutions
August 18, 2019  |  Internet of Things

Ikea is going deeper into the Internet of Things (IoT), furthering its investment in smart home technology and products, TechCrunch reported on Saturday (Aug. 17)....

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US Firms Slash Planned Expenses As Confidence Dips
US Firms Slash Planned Expenses As Confidence Dips
August 18, 2019  |  Economy

Fears over the United States/China trade war and slowing global growth are causing many U.S. companies to cut down their plans for spending. Get the...

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Mastercard Looks To Hire Crypto Team
Mastercard Looks To Hire Crypto Team
August 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard, already an ally of Facebook’s Libra, announced it’s in the midst of planning its own cryptocurrency team, the New York Post reported on Saturday...

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Citi Pilots Credit Card Installment Loans Down Under
Citi Pilots Credit Card Installment Loans Down Under
August 18, 2019  |  Loans

Citi Australia wants in on the burgeoning buy now, pay later market and is launching a new installment loan product with Kogan that will swap...

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SoftBank Plans To Lend Staffers $20B To Invest In Tech Fund
SoftBank Plans To Lend Staffers $20B To Invest In Tech Fund
August 18, 2019  |  Investments

SoftBank is ready to lend up to $20 billion to its employees so they can buy stakes in a fund aimed to spark investment in...

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