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

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 with issues of privacy and innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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May Sees Slight Dip In Confidence In US Economy
May 25, 2018

When it comes to the U.S. economy, households are feeling a little less confident than has been seen previously. The University of Michigan’s readings posted on Friday (May 25) showed a dip from a 14-year peak touched this year. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Summer Vacation Is (Almost) Here — Are Americans Still Heading Out?
May 25, 2018

Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, and with it comes the unofficial start of summer. Sure, the solstice isn’t technically for another month or so, some primary school students are still staring down the clock for another few weeks and there are still many, many graduation...

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California Now The Fifth Largest Economy
May 07, 2018

California has hit a new milestone. It is now the fifth largest economy in the world, surpassing the U.K., according to Fortune. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Apple’s CEO Meets With Trump To Talk Trade
April 26, 2018

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, had a meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 25) in the Oval Office. 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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Microsoft Catches Up To Amazon In Market Value
April 25, 2018

Apple remains the largest company in the world, but the battle is on for No. 2, as Microsoft has rallied to be neck and neck with Amazon in terms of market capitalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Higher Consumer Confidence And Homes Sales Bode Well
April 24, 2018

Two new reports point to underlying strength in the U.S. economy, despite signs that growth slowed in the first quarter, Reuters reported on Tuesday (April 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Tech Stock Slump Extends Into Third Week With Billions In Value Gone
April 03, 2018

Tech stocks continued their bloodletting Monday (April 2), with everything technology related slumping, extending what is now a three-week decline as fears mount that these stocks are no longer the darlings of Wall Street and investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Stocks Rally And Roar After Strong Jobs Report
March 09, 2018

Investors cheered the jobs report Friday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average up more than 250 points intraday and the tech-heavy NASDAQ to a new high. As reported by CNBC.com, the NASDAQ gained more than 1 percent on the day to ease losses seen over the...