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IPO Activity Halts Amid Tariff-Driven Market Chaos
IPO Activity Halts Amid Tariff-Driven Market Chaos
April 22, 2025  |  Markets

Companies have reportedly put their initial public offering (IPO) plans on hold amid the market chaos caused by the announcements of new U.S. tariffs that...

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Forever Online: ‘Generative Ghosts’ Live in the AI Afterlife
Forever Online: ‘Generative Ghosts’ Live in the AI Afterlife
April 22, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

In the not-too-distant future, saying goodbye to a loved one may no longer mean a final farewell. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Morgan Stanley: Apple Intelligence Becoming Increasingly Important to iPhone Owners
Morgan Stanley: Apple Intelligence Becoming Increasingly Important to iPhone Owners
April 22, 2025  |  Apple

Consumers’ perception of Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform is more favorable than that of investors, Morgan Stanley said in a research note released Tuesday (April...

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IMF Cuts 2025 US Growth Forecast to 1.8% Amid Tariff Uncertainties
IMF Cuts 2025 US Growth Forecast to 1.8% Amid Tariff Uncertainties
April 22, 2025  |  Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced its forecast for economic growth in the United States in 2025 amid tariffs and escalating trade tensions. Get the...

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Report: ING Working on Stablecoin Project With Other Banks
Report: ING Working on Stablecoin Project With Other Banks
April 22, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

ING is reportedly working on a stablecoin project with other banks and crypto service providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Lynq Consortia With U.S. Bank Out to Change Digital Asset Settlement
Lynq Consortia With U.S. Bank Out to Change Digital Asset Settlement
April 22, 2025  |  B2B Payments

A host of firms are partnering up to launch a digital real-time settlement network called Lynq. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Synchrony CEO: Credit Metrics Strong as Consumers ‘Are Being Disciplined’
Synchrony CEO: Credit Metrics Strong as Consumers ‘Are Being Disciplined’
April 22, 2025  |  Earnings

Synchrony Financial’s first-quarter results indicated that consumers are pulling back on spending, particularly for larger ticket items, and have taken steps to pare down their...

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Affirm to Report All Pay-Over-Time Loans to TransUnion
Affirm to Report All Pay-Over-Time Loans to TransUnion
April 22, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Affirm will begin reporting all its pay-over-time loans to TransUnion, beginning with those issued May 1. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Crypto Firms Chase Bank Charters as Circle Launches Stablecoin Orchestration Layer
Crypto Firms Chase Bank Charters as Circle Launches Stablecoin Orchestration Layer
April 22, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The changing cryptocurrency landscape in the United States could have a downstream impact on how businesses move, hold, store and monetize payments. Get the Full...

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