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Ant Financial Resubmits MoneyGram Bid to U.S. Authorities
July 12, 2017

Alibaba Holding affiliate Ant Financial has resubmitted its bid to buy U.S. money transfer company MoneyGram to U.S. authorities for review. 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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Snap Shares Break Below IPO Price
July 11, 2017

Shares of Snap, Inc. broke below their initial public offering (IPO) price, a milestone no company publicly traded likes to see. 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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USA Technologies Eyes Public Offering
July 10, 2017

The payment technology service provider USA Technologies, Inc., (USAT) which powers integrated cashless and mobile transactions in self-service retail settings, may go public, according to a news release from the Malvern, Penn.-based company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Samsung 2Q Results Leap On Memory Chip Demand
July 07, 2017

Samsung Electronics recently announced that operating profits saw record highs in the second quarter, buoyed by surging prices for memory chips. 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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VW Investing In LA Connected Car FinTech, AutoGravity
July 07, 2017

Volkswagen Credit made news on Thursday when it announced that it is taking an equity stake in AutoGravity, a FinTech firm focused on car shopping and auto financing across mobile devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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B2B Venture Capital Activity Slows But Shows Signs Of Upcoming Activity
June 30, 2017

B2B venture capitalists seem in a bit of a summer haze. Analysts say investment in the B2B FinTech space is rising, but this week, only three funding rounds closed (in alternative lending, Big Data and a matchmaking service linking enterprises to R&D services). But fear...

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Stock Markets Ending June On A Good Note; Bank Stocks To Lead
June 30, 2017

With the month of June coming to an end, U.S. stocks were trading higher on Friday (June 30), with the S&P 500 rising 0.2 percent in midday trading. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Razer Invests In Asian Online Payment Firm To Boost Virtual Currency For Gamers
June 26, 2017

Gaming company Razer has invested nearly $20 million into Malaysia-based online payment firm MOL Global. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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American Express Puts Money Into Insurance Startup
June 21, 2017

American Express is venturing into the insurance space with its latest funding endeavor. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....