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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Drops 23%, Recovers Below $1,000
January 05, 2017

They say that nothing can last forever. Whoever “they” are, they’re not likely a part of the crowd that was hoping that bitcoin’s $1,000 break would last longer than it did. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
Signal Media’s AI Reads The News
January 05, 2017

This is the way the Investment Tracker ends the year — not with a bang or a whimper, but something in between. The week saw $320 million in activity, which is nothing to sneeze at, given the past weeks of comparatively anemic fund flow of...

Investments
A Few Unicorn Stirrings Into 2016’s End
January 05, 2017

Unicorns had some fluttering of wings into the end of 2016, more a soft rustling than might be termed full flight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Economic Growth Under Trump, No Surge, Says Fed
January 05, 2017

Economic growth may pick up a bit during the Trump era, but don’t count on a rocket-fueled rally in GDP acceleration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Amid Sales, Retailers See Margin Pressure
January 05, 2017

Economic and holiday sales data show no reticence on the part of the consumer to part ways with cash. Consumer confidence readings are high. Retailers reported brisk activity at the register over the past few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Amazon Might Break Into Activewear
January 05, 2017

Online retail giant Amazon continues on its path to being a purveyor of everything. In this latest expansion, Amazon looks to be preparing to launch its own line of workout clothes, adding to its current apparel offering of shoes, dresses, suits and its latest offering,...

Retail
Apple Watch 3 Rumored To Appear This Fall
January 05, 2017

It is just days into 2017, and rumors have already surfaced about when the next series of the Apple Watch is expected to launch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Smartphone Sales Expected To Rebound In 2017
January 05, 2017

The latest data from Accenture shows that consumer purchases of smartphones are making a comeback this year. 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...

Smart Brush Knows What To Buy To Improve Hair
January 05, 2017

The beautiful and circa-1960s Marsha Brady, known to count the thousands of times she ran the hair brush through her locks each morning, would have appreciated this news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...