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Flutter Soars, iRobot Crashes on Amazon Deal Doubt as CE 100 Index Dips 0.6%
Flutter Soars, iRobot Crashes on Amazon Deal Doubt as CE 100 Index Dips 0.6%
January 22, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index lost 0.6% as gains from the Have Fun segment were blunted by double-digit plunges from the likes of iRobot — where...

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Prometeo Co-CEO on What It Takes to Create Latin America’s Connected Financial Ecosystem
Prometeo Co-CEO on What It Takes to Create Latin America’s Connected Financial Ecosystem
January 22, 2024  |  Latin America

Open banking promises to forge new financial ecosystems as data is shared among banks, corporates and consumers. Easier said than done. Banks must be on...

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Consumers Feeling Better About Inflation — Will They Feel Comfortable Spending?
Consumers Feeling Better About Inflation — Will They Feel Comfortable Spending?
January 19, 2024  |  Economy

Headed into the new year, consumers are confident about the economy, and about overall trends in inflation. As reported by the University of Michigan’s survey of...

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Walmart and Amazon Get Back to Basics to Elevate Signature Shopping Experiences
Walmart and Amazon Get Back to Basics to Elevate Signature Shopping Experiences
January 19, 2024  |  Retail

In a world where Amazon and Walmart are always finding ways to go neck in neck, both retail giants are focusing on enhancing their established...

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AI’s Commercialization Puts Enterprise Security Under the Microscope
AI’s Commercialization Puts Enterprise Security Under the Microscope
January 19, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Every technological advancement — including generative artificial intelligence — brings with it its own, updated variety of adversarial threats. “There are so many ways AI...

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85% of CFOs Use Working Capital to Safeguard Businesses From Macroeconomic Shifts
85% of CFOs Use Working Capital to Safeguard Businesses From Macroeconomic Shifts
January 19, 2024  |  Loans

The adoption of working capital solutions has seen a rise among growth corporates, commonly referred to as middle-market firms, in North America. Their popularity stems...

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FinTech IPO Index Skids 6.6% as Platforms Plunge Double Digits 
FinTech IPO Index Skids 6.6% as Platforms Plunge Double Digits 
January 19, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

The Fed may not cut rates as soon as many on Wall Street would have hoped. And that means, at least for now, dampened enthusiasm...

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Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin
Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin
January 18, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins have held the promise of serving as a link between the cryptocurrency realm and traditional financial services. Turns out that nowadays, the digital holdings...

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Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus
Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus
January 18, 2024  |  Safety and Security

The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. And amid this transformative shift...

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