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3.0KToday In DataToday In Data: Are Startups’ Days Numbered?
For quite some time, investors have been worried about missing out on the next big thing. Ever since Facebook made its debut...
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3.2KToday In DataToday In Data: Canadian Small Business Growth
Canadians are seeing a boom in their economy for small businesses. According to research released from the CIBC Capital Markets, there has...
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3.3KToday In DataToday In Data: 2016 Hacking Of UK Firms
Companies from around the world have the probability of getting hacked at any time regardless of the security measures put in place....
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4.9KToday In DataToday In Data: ACH Network Sees Record Growth
As the world of eCommerce continues to skyrocket, so does the world of electronic payments. It’s likely that at the current rate,...
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5.8KToday In DataToday In Data: B2B Payments Fraud
Fraud can happen on a multitude of levels in nearly any part of the economy. In the Association for Financial Professionals‘ 2017 Payments...
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5.5KToday In DataToday In Data: The Advantageous Side To Bitcoin
There have been doubts by many since bitcoin’s debut in 2008 as to whether it would ever be a worthwhile investment. Cambridge...
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3.2KToday In DataToday In Data: Small Business Growth On The Rise
While small businesses have certainly seen the impact of big business on their profits over the years, the tides may be turning....
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2.6KToday In DataToday In Data: Amazon Projected To Equal Half of All US Online Sales By 2021
With all of the offerings Amazon has announced lately, the eCommerce giant has become a dominant force to be reckoned with. Wall Street...
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3.6KToday In DataToday In Data: US Retail Store Closures Outpacing 2008 Recession Rates
The 2008 recession may have had a stronger impact on the retail world than once previously thought. When this turbulent time for retailers...
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3.3KToday In DataToday In Data: Lyft’s Funding Boost
With all of the negative press about Uber, the tides are turning for its competitor Lyft. The ridesharing alternative shared its news...
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4.3KToday In DataToday In Data: Mobile Payments In Focus
The world of mobile payments has become a major contender in the finance arena. Over the past few years, it seems as...
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3.6KToday In DataToday In Data: Downsizing Optimization
It’s just as important to know when to downsize business operations for optimization as it is to understand when to seek an...
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2.8KDaily Data DiveToday In Data: Companies In Flux
There’s a flurry of activity going on in terms of acquisitions, expansions and downsizing. From providing better security tools to moving into...
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3.0KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Millennials Favor High Reward Points Programs
While millennials have been called the entitled generation, this generation has been saddled with tough circumstances. As millennials were just getting out...
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2.6KDaily Data DiveDaily Data Dive: Investment Wrap Up
From startups to blockchain and financial institutions, there has been a myriad of investing related news announced late this week. Here are the...
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3.2KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Mobile Payments Vs. Voice Call Payments
Telephones have seen a myriad of changes over the past few decades. Arguably one of the more interesting ones is the ability to...
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2.7KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: The Amazon Scoop
Amazon’s quest to become the ultimate eCommerce site is well under way. Lately, Amazon has taken actions to move itself further along...
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2.6KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Investors Show Caution Following Trump’s Health Care Plan Snafu
The GOP’s decision to pull its new health care bill from the voting floor of Congress are seeing some investors concerned about...
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2.5KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Email Hacker Takes $100M
It’s hard to hide any wrongdoings in today’s tech-infused world. Everything is recorded, timestamped, photographed and filed into the wonderful arena of...
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4.6KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Android’s Security Issue Sees The Light
As with any connected device, there are bound to be security concerns. In Google’s latest annual report on the topic, it highlights...
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1.3KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Is The End Near For Sears?
Is eCommerce rearing its ugly head as another big-box store sees a less-than-stellar year? In Sears’ latest annual report for the past fiscal year,...
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2.6KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: BigCommerce Enlists Amazon Pay To Expedite Checkout
As eCommerce continues its upward trajectory, Amazon is helping lead the charge with its various collaborators. This week at the ShopTalk Conference...
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2.3KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Can Uber Make Autonomous Cars Work?
Autonomous vehicles have slowly been making their way onto roads. Though Tesla is now one of the most widely known autonomy-enabled vehicles, it’s...
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3.8KRetailDaily Data Dive: Majority of Consumers May Know More Than Store Associates
With smart devices in the hand of nearly every consumer, it’s hard to debate the fact that store associates may not know...
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2.0KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: FTC To The Debt Rescue
Financial debt is something that plagues everyone at one point or another in their lifetime. In a Payday Support Center scam, the Federal Trade...
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2.2KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Baker Technologies Raises $3.5M For Marijuana Business
As more states make marijuana legal for recreational purposes, businesses are now thinking of how to get in on the game. Baker...
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3.0KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Intel Joins Self-Driving Car Race With $15B Mobileye Partnership
Self-driving cars are still in their infancy stage while many companies are eager to find a way to get on board. Intel...
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3.1KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: No IPO Plans As Airbnb Closes $1 Billion In Funding
Bursting onto the scene over the past decade, the sharing economy has disrupted some of the most traditional industries. One of the...
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3.6KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Microsoft Partners With $77 Billion Investment Firm
Smart investors know when to make the leap — and also know when to stand down. Boston-based investment firm Acadian Asset Management is...
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12.0KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Women Entrepreneurs Take Charge In Africa
Women entrepreneurs in Africa are on the rise, according to the Mastercard Index of Women’s Entrepreneurship (MIWE) released this week. This index...
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7.3KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Study: Over 50% of Retailers Ready To Invest In IoT
With the popularity and convenience of online shopping, it’s no surprise more retailers are looking to invest in various technologies to help...
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3.7KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Vitamin Shoppe’s 2016 Direct Sales Stay Afloat
The eCommerce arena is taking retailers on by storm. As more businesses are making their transition to an online focus, they may...
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2.3KRetailPYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: BCBG Max Azaria Presses Reset After Bankruptcy Filing
With more consumers buying online, many retailers have refocused their efforts to include an eCommerce approach. As high-end fashion retailer BCBG Max...
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4.0KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Digital Wallets Take Front Seat In Social Media Conversations
In today’s social media sphere, politics might seem to be the most talked-about topic, but that would be an incorrect assumption. In...
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2.2KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: J.Jill Files IPO
After a successful year of online and in-store sales, women’s clothing retailer J.Jill has announced its initial public offering, according to Internet...
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2.6KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Wayfair Sales Up 60%
Thanks to consumers’ strong preference for eCommerce in 2016 and so far this year, Wayfair has seen its sales skyrocket. This is also due...
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2.8KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Millennials Seek Personalization Via Mobile Data
Millennials are the generation that’s slowly becoming the majority of spenders. And with smart devices turning personalization into not just a hot...
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2.9KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Most Tax Refunds To Be Saved
While most adults typically are excited about receiving their tax refunds to splurge on luxury items, research from the National Retail Federation...
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3.4KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: China X-Border Sales
Following the 2013 policy reform by the Chinese government, which reduced duty tax on overseas goods, it’s no surprise there’s been an...
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2.9KDaily Data DiveDaily Data Dive: Zillow Loses $8.3M In Copyright Lawsuit
In a Seattle U.S. District Court this past Thursday, Zillow received some bad news. The online real estate giant lost an $8.3...
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2.8KDaily Data DiveDaily Data Dive: J.Jill’s $100M IPO Filing
Women’s clothing store J.Jill announced its plans this past Friday (Feb. 10) to file for an IPO. The retailer, which is currently owned...
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2.2KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: SNAP’s, Snapchat’s Case Of Mistaken Identity
A case of mistaken identity took the stock exchange by storm this week. Due to their similar names, investors sent stocks from...
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3.8KDaily Data DiveDaily Data Dive: IoT Insurance Market Set To Thrive
By now, we are all well aware of the enormous growth potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. From cell phones...
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4.2KDaily Data DivePYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Alibaba Invests $200M
In an effort to significantly grow its presence in South Asia, Chinese eCommerce company Alibaba has announced its decision to invest $200...
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3.7KDaily Data DivePYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Snapchat Files IPO
With just five years under its belt, disappearing message app Snapchat filed for its IPO this week. Ahead of its share sale, which may...
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2.9KDaily Data DivePYMNTS Daily Data Dive: “Build That Wall” And Its Impact On Retail Stock
Even though it’s been less than two weeks into the new presidency, the U.S. markets are already beginning to see its impact on...
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2.1KDaily Data DivePYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Deliveroo’s Growth
U.K.-based food on demand firm Deliveroo has announced that orders were up over 650 percent last year. In response to the swell...
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923Daily Data DivePYMNTS Daily Data Dive: The Richest Eight
Eight individuals, all of whom are men, have as much wealth as the poorest half of the population around the globe. The...
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2.4KDaily Data DivePYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Apple $1T In Sight
Get ready for some rather large numbers. This could very well be the year Apple hits $1 trillion in revenue from iOS....
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5.6KDaily Data DivePYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Starbucks In 2017
In 2017, Starbucks is planning to expand its store footprint 8 percent over the course of the next nine months and grow...
