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Consumers Keep Clicking ‘Buy’ as Retail Sales Climb

Consumers Keep Clicking ‘Buy’ as Retail Sales Climb
Consumers Keep Clicking ‘Buy’ as Retail Sales Climb
June 17, 2026  |  Retail

Consumers may be scrutinizing purchases more closely, but May’s retail sales report showed spending activity remains firmly in motion. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EU Antitrust Head Seeks More Support for Cross-Border Bank Mergers
EU Antitrust Head Seeks More Support for Cross-Border Bank Mergers
June 17, 2026  |  Banking

Teresa Ribera, the European Union’s antitrust leader, is calling on EU nations to support cross-border bank mergers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Revolut Secures UAE Licenses Fueling Global Bank Ambitions
Revolut Secures UAE Licenses Fueling Global Bank Ambitions
June 17, 2026  |  Banking

Revolut is preparing a full-scale launch of its global financial platform in the United Arab Emirates after completing its regulatory licensing process in the country....

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Amazon Teams With Newly Minted Physical AI Unicorn Odyssey
Amazon Teams With Newly Minted Physical AI Unicorn Odyssey
June 17, 2026  |  Partnerships

Amazon invested in and launched a partnership with artificial intelligence startup Odyssey, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (June 17). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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CFPB Revokes Lending Guidance for Disadvantaged Borrowers
CFPB Revokes Lending Guidance for Disadvantaged Borrowers
June 17, 2026  |  CFPB

The CFPB has rescinded six-year-old guidance for lenders on offering special purpose credit programs (SPCPs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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British Neobank Plasma Debuts Stablecoin Banking Product
British Neobank Plasma Debuts Stablecoin Banking Product
June 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

U.K. neobank Plasma has launched what it calls its flagship stablecoin banking product. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Klarna Pursues Everyday Spending With Bolt Mobility App Integration
Klarna Pursues Everyday Spending With Bolt Mobility App Integration
June 17, 2026  |  Partnerships

Users of the European shared mobility platform Bolt will soon be able to use Klarna’s “pay in full” option to pay for car rides, scooters...

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The Check Is in the Mail and Healthcare Cannot Afford It Much Longer
The Check Is in the Mail and Healthcare Cannot Afford It Much Longer
June 17, 2026  |  Healthcare

Watch more: Visa Direct With Visa’s Edward Galvin Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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