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Meta’s Communications Chief Leaves Company
Meta’s Communications Chief Leaves Company
January 09, 2022  |  Personnel

John Pinette, head of communications at Facebook’s parent company Meta, will be quitting the company, Reuters reported Friday (Jan. 7). Get the Full Story Complete...

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‘High Tech’ Consumers Own an Average of 12 Devices
‘High Tech’ Consumers Own an Average of 12 Devices
January 09, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Over the past several months, we at PYMNTS have tracked the habits and tech preferences of several “connected personas” forming the bedrock of the connected...

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Analysts Expect Big Banks to Post Record Profits for ’21
Analysts Expect Big Banks to Post Record Profits for ’21
January 09, 2022  |  Banking

The biggest Wall Street banks are set to report new record profits in 2021, due to bumper investment banking fees and less-than-expected losses on loans,...

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El Salvador: Regulatory Regime for Bitcoin ‘Volcano’ Bonds As Soon As February
El Salvador: Regulatory Regime for Bitcoin ‘Volcano’ Bonds As Soon As February
January 09, 2022  |  Bitcoin

El Salvador is apparently readying a new Bitcoin law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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SMBs Appeal Congress for More Restaurant Assistance as Pandemic Continues
SMBs Appeal Congress for More Restaurant Assistance as Pandemic Continues
January 09, 2022  |  SMBs

Small restaurants’ challenges in the pandemic have not been alleviated, with the highly contagious omicron only adding to their problems, The Wall Street Journal reported...

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Pixar Movie “Turning Red” Skips Theaters in Favor of Streaming Only
Pixar Movie “Turning Red” Skips Theaters in Favor of Streaming Only
January 09, 2022  |  Streaming

Pixar’s animated film “Turning Red” is the latest movie to skip theaters and go exclusively to streaming on Disney+ in March, the company announced Friday...

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US Plans $10B in Funding for SMB COVID Aid
US Plans $10B in Funding for SMB COVID Aid
January 09, 2022  |  SMBs

The U.S. will give out $10 billion in aid to new companies in an attempt to spur business in disadvantaged companies and broaden the recovery...

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UK Omicron Staffing Issues Could Lead to $48B in Output Losses
UK Omicron Staffing Issues Could Lead to $48B in Output Losses
January 09, 2022  |  Coronavirus

Omicron staff shortages in the U.K., including illnesses as well as mandatory isolation, might end up cutting $48 billion in output in January and February,...

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PYMNTS NFT Series: In the Metaverse, NFTs Can Buy Experiences, Luxury and Eyeballs
PYMNTS NFT Series: In the Metaverse, NFTs Can Buy Experiences, Luxury and Eyeballs
January 09, 2022  |  NFTs

Welcome to the fifth installment of PYMNTS’ series on non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, the newest craze in crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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