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Big Tech Earnings Reveal Big Ideas For What’s Next In Commerce

Big Tech Earnings Reveal Big Ideas For What’s Next In Commerce
Big Tech Earnings Reveal Big Ideas For What’s Next In Commerce
April 30, 2021  |  Earnings

The reports are in, and another Big Tech earnings season is done, as Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft all announced their quarterly results this...

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Nedbank, Unattended Retail And Business Payments Automation Top This Week’s News
Nedbank, Unattended Retail And Business Payments Automation Top This Week’s News
April 30, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, we saw Nedbank rolling out a WhatsApp money service, and new insights have emerged on unattended retail and business payments automation....

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Ripple CEO Calls US Crypto Rules ‘Frustrating’
Ripple CEO Calls US Crypto Rules ‘Frustrating’
April 30, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Facing charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the CEO of Ripple fired back on Friday (April 30), saying that cryptocurrency regulations offer...

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Stimulus Checks Power Record-Breaking Household Income Boost
Stimulus Checks Power Record-Breaking Household Income Boost
April 30, 2021  |  Economy

U.S. household income escalated 21.1 percent in March, fueled in part by federal relief funds, vaccinations, and the easing of restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, The...

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Vaccine Rollout Prompts CPG Brands To Look Toward Away-From-Home Offerings
Vaccine Rollout Prompts CPG Brands To Look Toward Away-From-Home Offerings
April 30, 2021  |  Retail

As newly vaccinated consumers return to activities enjoyed in pre-pandemic life, brands that have struggled through the last 13 months have an opportunity to re-establish...

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Banking And PropTech Firms Get IPO Traction
Banking And PropTech Firms Get IPO Traction
April 30, 2021  |  IPO

The latest edition of the ongoing SPAC/IPO Tracker finds that traditional listings held sway in the past week. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Payroll Apps Paying Off In Latest Provider Ranking
Payroll Apps Paying Off In Latest Provider Ranking
April 30, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

You know who hates surprises? Lots of people, actually. Let’s try this another way: who hates surprises when it comes to payroll? That would be...

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Today In Payments: Amazon Q1 Profits Triple; Mastercard Says Domestic Spend At Pre-Pandemic Levels
Today In Payments: Amazon Q1 Profits Triple; Mastercard Says Domestic Spend At Pre-Pandemic Levels
April 30, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Amazon reported record profit in its first-quarter earnings, and Mastercard’s quarterly earnings showed a continued surge in debit spending. Plus, PayPal...

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Apple Hit With EU Antitrust Violations Over Spotify’s App Store Complaint
Apple Hit With EU Antitrust Violations Over Spotify’s App Store Complaint
April 30, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The European Union hit Apple with antitrust violations stemming from Spotify’s complaints about the iPhone maker’s App Store policies, the European Commission (EC) said in...

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