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Will SPACs Become The Hottest New Celebrity Investing Trend?
Will SPACs Become The Hottest New Celebrity Investing Trend?
February 05, 2021  |  Investments

The celebrity SPAC line-up just got a high-profile new player — a quite literal heavy-hitter. Former Yankees all-star third baseman Alex Rodriguez is throwing his...

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Personal Loans Outstanding In Latest App Provider Ranking
Personal Loans Outstanding In Latest App Provider Ranking
February 05, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Looking for a loan? You can find one app-style, where terms are more yielding and it’s all done fast via smartphone. PYMNTS latest Provider Ranking...

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UK Recovery May Be Hampered By Tight Borders Post-Vaccine
UK Recovery May Be Hampered By Tight Borders Post-Vaccine
February 05, 2021  |  Economy

Tight borders after the distribution of coronavirus vaccines will likely have a negative impact on economic recovery in the U.K., Ben Broadbent, deputy governor for...

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Cash App, Instant Payments, QR Codes Top This Week’s News
Cash App, Instant Payments, QR Codes Top This Week’s News
February 05, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, we saw Cash App faults its clearing broker dealer for halting AMC and Nokia trading, new insight on instant payments and...

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US Senate Approves President Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package
US Senate Approves President Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package
February 05, 2021  |  News

The U.S. Senate approved President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package early Friday (Feb. 5), The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story...

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FTC Sees Surge In Robinhood Complaints
FTC Sees Surge In Robinhood Complaints
February 05, 2021  |  Markets

The Federal Trade Commission said it received more than 100 Robinhood-related complaints between Jan. 24 and Feb. 2, CNBC reported on Friday (Feb. 5). Get the...

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Florida Suspects Fraud Behind Spike In Unemployment Claims
Florida Suspects Fraud Behind Spike In Unemployment Claims
February 05, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) suspects that a recent spike in unemployment assistance claims in the state may be due to an uptick...

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Today In Payments: Walmart Buys Ad Tech Platform; Peloton Records First $1 Billion Quarter
Today In Payments: Walmart Buys Ad Tech Platform; Peloton Records First $1 Billion Quarter
February 05, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, Walmart pushes deeper into the advertising business, and Peloton hit its first $1 billion quarter. Plus, Instacart is offering same-day delivery...

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Kia Pursuing Partners To Make Apple Cars In Georgia
Kia Pursuing Partners To Make Apple Cars In Georgia
February 05, 2021  |  Apple

South Korea’s Kia, a multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, is seeking partners to assemble the Apple electric car in Georgia, The Wall Street Journal...

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