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IBM Discovers Cybercrime Ring Targeting Canadian Businesses
November 27, 2017

IBM X-Force, the cybersecurity intelligence and research unit of IBM, has reportedly discovered a cybercriminal ring operating out of Ukraine targeting Canadian businesses. 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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How Small Online Sellers’ Global Ambitions Complicate Cash Flow
November 27, 2017

In many ways, eCommerce has democratized the market for small sellers, a group that can now easily reach a global base of potential customers. But that trend has, in some cases, made those same small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) less able to access the financing...

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO To Exit Next Year
November 27, 2017

The chief executive of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Meg Whitman is stepping down from her position with plans to exit in February, according to recent reports in The New York Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Cards, Bank Loans And AltFin Easing SMBs’ Search For Financing
November 27, 2017

With another Small Business Saturday in the books, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are still kept on their toes by the yearly spike in sales this time of year. For many, that means seeking external financing to fund an increase in business. Get the Full...

Cross-border Payments
Chinese Online Lender’s IPO On Shaky Ground
November 27, 2017

LexinFintech Holdings Ltd., operator of China’s leading online lender Fenqile, was slated to meet with advisers over the weekend to decide if it will go ahead with a proposed initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Black Friday Breaks Mobile Shopping Records
November 27, 2017

Black Friday online shopping hit an all-time high this year, growing 24 percent year-over-year, according to data from Salesforce’s retail intelligence unit. 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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Online Thanksgiving Shopping Up 18 Percent YoY
November 27, 2017

Thanksgiving was a time to buy for a lot of Americans, with online shoppers spending $2.9 billion on the holiday alone. 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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Amazon, Kohl’s Stocks Surge After Strong Black Friday Sales
November 27, 2017

Retailers including Amazon, Macy’s and Kohl’s saw their stocks surge in trading Friday (Nov. 24) after retailers enjoyed strong sales during Black Friday, setting the stage for a robust holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Banking
The Economy Is Strong — But Borrowing Isn’t Booming As Expected
November 27, 2017

While 2017 was supposed to be a banner year for financial institutions, loan growth at banks is slowing in a way that banks can’t quite explain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...