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Databricks to Acquire Tabular to Enhance Data Compatibility
Databricks to Acquire Tabular to Enhance Data Compatibility
June 04, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Data and artificial intelligence (AI) company Databricks has agreed to acquire data management company Tabular, which was founded by Ryan Blue, Daniel Weeks and Jason...

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Banks Boost Revenue Streams With Transaction Management Services and Technologies
Banks Boost Revenue Streams With Transaction Management Services and Technologies
June 04, 2024  |  Banking

Card spending is volatile, and commercial real estate loans look shaky. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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OpenAI, Google DeepMind Employees Look to Voice Concerns About AI
OpenAI, Google DeepMind Employees Look to Voice Concerns About AI
June 04, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A group of current and former employees from OpenAI and Google DeepMind have reportedly signed a public letter calling for protection from retaliation when sharing...

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High-Income Shoppers Seek Store-Specific Card-Linked Rewards  
High-Income Shoppers Seek Store-Specific Card-Linked Rewards  
June 04, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

For shoppers with the most cash to burn, PYMNTS Intelligence data reveal, store-specific card-linked rewards go the longest way toward driving spending. Get the Full...

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Microsoft and Hitachi Form Multibillion-Dollar AI Agreement
Microsoft and Hitachi Form Multibillion-Dollar AI Agreement
June 04, 2024  |  Partnerships

Microsoft has announced a multi-billion-dollar AI-focused partnership with Japan’s Hitachi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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66% of Consumers in India Would Switch Merchants for the Right Embedded Lending Offer 
66% of Consumers in India Would Switch Merchants for the Right Embedded Lending Offer 
June 04, 2024  |  Alternative Credit

Have you ever been in the process of paying for a purchase — either online or in a retail outlet — only to be prompted...

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Zara and Amazon Lead Livestream Shoppable Content Expansion
Zara and Amazon Lead Livestream Shoppable Content Expansion
June 04, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers around the world look for more engaging purchasing experiences, livestream shopping is expanding internationally. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Job Openings Slip 4.8% in April, Signaling Cooler Labor Market
Job Openings Slip 4.8% in April, Signaling Cooler Labor Market
June 04, 2024  |  Economy

The number of job openings in the United States declined by 4.8% in April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Middle-Income Vacationers Plan to Spend $500 More This Year Than Last
Middle-Income Vacationers Plan to Spend $500 More This Year Than Last
June 04, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Despite hard-to-shake concerns about inflation, nearly half of U.S. consumers are planning to take a break this summer — and many plan to shell out...

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