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Carl Icahn Reportedly Invests In Dollar Tree
October 17, 2018

Following reports that billionaire investor Carl Icahn is creating a sizable stake in Dollar Tree, shares of the discount store chain jumped. The stock rose by 6.8 percent to finish out the trading day on Tuesday (Oct. 16) at $86.50, the New York Post reported. Get...

Retail
Starbucks Sees Its Future In China
October 17, 2018

When it comes to planning for the future, Starbucks is focused on China. 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....

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Google Shopping Partners With Nike, Best Buy, Sephora
October 17, 2018

Google has announced new Shopping Actions partnerships with Nike, Best Buy and Sephora that allow shoppers to search and shop for tens of thousands of products, just in time for the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CVS CEO Says Amazon Isn’t Keeping Him Up At Night
October 17, 2018

While CVS Health CEO Larry Merlo doesn’t lie awake at night worrying about Amazon, he admitted his company is making sure there isn’t any room for disruption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Domino’s 6.3 Percent US Comp Sales Growth Falls Short Of Estimates In Q3
October 17, 2018

Amid lower than expected U.S. comparable sales growth, Domino’s Pizza posted less than expected sales, but beat earnings estimates. The pizza chain reported revenues of $785.97 million and earnings per share of $1.95 compared to estimates of $788.08 million and $1.75, respectively. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
AFP ‘Troubled’ Over Corporate Treasurers’ Lack Of FinTech Adoption
October 17, 2018

Corporate treasurers have said they’re interested in a slew of cutting-edge FinTech solutions that experts believe will disrupt financial business management. Yet, a new report from the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) warned of only minuscule adoption of these tools so far, a trend that...

B2B Payments
ESI ThoughtLab On The Economics Of Cybersecurity
October 17, 2018

ESI ThoughtLab released new data on corporate cybersecurity this week, with a conclusion that may not be new, but is no less alarming: Cyber risks are huge, and growing worse, for businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Netflix Adds 7M Subscribers In Q3 Earnings Beat
October 17, 2018

With blockbuster subscriber gains, Netflix rocketed past its earnings estimates and met its revenue expectations. The movie subscription company posted $4 billion in revenue and earnings per share of 89 cents compared to 68 cents and $4 billion, respectively. Wall Street rewarded the stock handsomely,...

Security & Fraud
Noncash Payment Fraud Values On The Rise Since 2012
October 17, 2018

Fraudulent noncash payment values have increased by a lot in the U.S. between 2012 and 2015, surpassing growth in noncash payments, the Federal Reserve found. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...