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M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
M&A Activity Remains Quiet Amid Uncertainty About New Administration
April 22, 2025  |  ANTITRUST

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has reportedly remained quiet so far this year as potential dealmakers try to get a sense of the Trump...

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Bryzos CEO Says US Steel Market Squeezed by Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’ — Will Pain Bring Gain?
Bryzos CEO Says US Steel Market Squeezed by Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’ — Will Pain Bring...
April 22, 2025  |  Economy

Many United States businesses involved in global trade are experiencing a sea of change and a sea change. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Tap-to-Pay Metal Cards Touted as Sleek Shield Against Digital Fraud
Tap-to-Pay Metal Cards Touted as Sleek Shield Against Digital Fraud
April 22, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The two most fundamental elements of digital banking and financial services are often the two most in conflict: user experience and security. Get the Full...

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Instant Payment Adoption Surges as Microbusinesses Race to Fill Paycheck Gaps
Instant Payment Adoption Surges as Microbusinesses Race to Fill Paycheck Gaps
April 22, 2025  |  Money Mobility

The payments landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is undergoing a transformation thanks to the growing adoption of instant methods. Such businesses rely on...

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Reports: FDIC Plans Further Staff Reduction
Reports: FDIC Plans Further Staff Reduction
April 21, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) reportedly plans to make a further staff reduction, eliminating another 750 positions in addition to the 500 it cut...

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Sand, Soccer and Smartphones: Why Brazil Leads the Mobile Shopping Revolution
Sand, Soccer and Smartphones: Why Brazil Leads the Mobile Shopping Revolution
April 21, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

Sandy beaches and soccer aren’t Brazil’s only calling cards. The South American nation is far ahead of some more developed countries in mobile commerce, with...

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Shopify to Face Data Privacy Class Action After Court Ruling
Shopify to Face Data Privacy Class Action After Court Ruling
April 21, 2025  |  eCommerce

Shopify is facing a data privacy class action lawsuit in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Investors Expect Secondhand Stores to Profit as Tariffs Challenge Retailers
Investors Expect Secondhand Stores to Profit as Tariffs Challenge Retailers
April 21, 2025  |  Retail

Investors reportedly expect new U.S. tariffs to be good for sellers of secondhand goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking DOGE From Social Security Data
Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking DOGE From Social Security Data
April 21, 2025  |  Legal

A federal judge blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive personal information at the Social Security Administration. Get the Full Story Complete...

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