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Robinhood Buys Communications Platform Say Technologies for $140M
August 10, 2021

Robinhood announced Tuesday (August 10) that it has signed an agreement to acquire investment communication platform Say Technologies for about $140 million as an all-cash deal, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Qualcomm May Buy Auto Parts Maker Veoneer In Connected Car Push
August 09, 2021

Swedish automotive technology company Veoneer will hold formal talks with Qualcomm about an acquisition bid from the chip-maker, Veoneer announced Sunday (Aug. 8). 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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Multi-Acquiring Gives Merchants Access To Diversity Of Consumer Payment Options
July 02, 2021

In a world of unforeseen reboots, outages, service disruptions and more, to boost payments acceptance, merchants should consider establishing relationships with a range of acquirers if and when the need arises. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Nium Invests In B2B Travel Payments With Ixaris Acquisition
June 07, 2021

The payments platform Nium announced on Monday (June 7) that it would acquire the travel payments optimization platform Ixaris as part of a global expansion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Glovo Takes Over Delivery Hero’s Balkan Business For $207 Million
May 26, 2021

Delivery platform Delivery Hero announced on Wednesday (May 26) that Glovo will acquire the company’s operations in the Balkans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Amazon Strikes Deal To Buy Movie Giant MGM For $8.45 Billion
May 26, 2021

In a blockbuster deal, Amazon has agreed to buy Hollywood studio MGM and its legendary catalog and roaring lion logo for $8.45 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Fraud Prevention Firm Sift Acquiring Dispute Startup Chargeback
May 25, 2021

Fraud prevention platform Sift is making plans to acquire the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) dispute startup Chargeback, the companies said in a press release on Tuesday (May 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Amazon Closes In On $9 Billion Deal To Buy MGM
May 24, 2021

Amazon could be getting close to a $9 billion deal to purchase Hollywood studio MGM, according to The Wall Street Journal. The agreement, which would essentially transform a silent movie-era film giant into a streaming giant, could happen as soon as this week. Get the...

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Snap Buys AR Displays Supplier WaveOptics For Over $500 Million
May 21, 2021

Social media company Snap is buying WaveOptics, which provides augmented reality (AR) displays, for more than $500 million. The Verge reported on Friday (May 21) that the deal, which is Snap’s biggest, shows that the company is betting that AR eyewear will eventually go mainstream....