Vaccine Distribution Issues Put Economic Recovery Hopes On Hold
Vaccine Distribution Issues Put Economic Recovery Hopes On Hold
December 30, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As anyone who has ever been through a long and agonizing wait knows, the longest part of any waiting period is always the end. With...

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Instacart, Affirm Lead 2021 IPO Candidates
Instacart, Affirm Lead 2021 IPO Candidates
December 30, 2020  |  IPO

Connected-economy companies led 2020’s surprisingly successful roster of U.S. initial public offerings, with hot firms like Airbnb and DoorDash going public at valuations that collectively...

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Fed, Not Bitcoin To Drive Crypto’s Transformation
Fed, Not Bitcoin To Drive Crypto’s Transformation
December 30, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

At a time when 90 percent of Americans have never owned bitcoin and nearly 70 percent say they have no plans to do so in...

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Are Smart Cities Still A Smart Bet Amid ‘Urban Flight’ And The Pandemic?
Are Smart Cities Still A Smart Bet Amid ‘Urban Flight’ And The Pandemic?
December 30, 2020  |  Innovation

The pandemic has pressured corporate top lines — and as a result, leaves less money to go around to fund innovation, especially for tech-focused firms....

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Amazon Sellers Have A Merry Christmas, But Struggle With Returns
Amazon Sellers Have A Merry Christmas, But Struggle With Returns
December 30, 2020  |  Retail

There’s no arguing the fact that Amazon has been a lifeline for small businesses this year. During the extended holiday season, the eCommerce giant says...

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Opportunities And Challenges In The Digital-First Era
Opportunities And Challenges In The Digital-First Era
December 30, 2020  |  Today In Data

Department stores are struggling in a digital-first economy, while forward-thinking retailers are looking at the returns process as an opportunity to create a positive customer experience. In eCommerce, Amazon is...

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Walmart Talks Up Its Advertising Platform In Bid To Challenge Amazon
Walmart Talks Up Its Advertising Platform In Bid To Challenge Amazon
December 30, 2020  |  Retail

The Walmart Media Group is looking to take on Amazon’s advertising division by touting what the retail giant can do for online sellers. Walmart Media Group said...

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Deep Dive: How 2020 Shaped The Future Of Digital-First Banking
Deep Dive: How 2020 Shaped The Future Of Digital-First Banking
December 30, 2020  |  Digital-First Banking

The ongoing pandemic has drastically changed day-to-day life and generated economic turbulence the world will feel for years to come. The banking industry is hardly...

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People’s United Bank On How ML And Rules-Based Analysis Work In Tandem For Fraud Prevention
People’s United Bank On How ML And Rules-Based Analysis Work In Tandem For Fraud Prevention
December 30, 2020  |  Next-Gen Debit

Eighty-six percent of consumers shopping online are targets of debit-card schemes and other forms of fraud, and these growing threats are pushing banks to rethink...

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