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Report: Affirm Explores Subscription Service to Diversify Revenue Sources
Report: Affirm Explores Subscription Service to Diversify Revenue Sources
September 21, 2023  |  Subscriptions

FinTech company Affirm is reportedly exploring the introduction of a subscription service called Affirm Plus. The potential service aims to offer upgrades for both its buy now,...

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Darden: Restaurant Customers Skip the Fancy Wine Amid Financial Challenges
Darden: Restaurant Customers Skip the Fancy Wine Amid Financial Challenges
September 21, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers struggle with ongoing budgetary pressures, many are reining in their alcohol spending at nice restaurants by sticking to more budget-friendly brands, Darden Restaurants...

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DOJ: Florida Nurse Practitioner Guilty in $200 Million Fraud Case
DOJ: Florida Nurse Practitioner Guilty in $200 Million Fraud Case
September 21, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

A Florida nurse practitioner has been convicted in a $200 million Medicare fraud scheme. Elizabeth Hernandez, 45, took part in a scheme to defraud the government by...

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Mesh Raises $22 Million to Expand Embedded Finance Platform
Mesh Raises $22 Million to Expand Embedded Finance Platform
September 21, 2023  |  Investments

Financial operating system Mesh has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. The financing will allow Mesh to expand into new markets as...

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BMO and DailyPay Enable Earned Wage Access for Commercial Clients
BMO and DailyPay Enable Earned Wage Access for Commercial Clients
September 21, 2023  |  Payroll

BMO Financial Group has partnered with DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay solutions, to enable BMO’s commercial clients to offer earned wage access to their employees. This...

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Uber Freight and Waabi Team on Autonomous Trucks Deployment
Uber Freight and Waabi Team on Autonomous Trucks Deployment
September 21, 2023  |  Partnerships

Uber Freight and Waabi, a builder of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation for autonomous driving, partnered to accelerate the deployment of AI-powered autonomous trucks...

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PYMNTS’ Telemedicine App Ranking Maps Convenient Virtual Care
PYMNTS’ Telemedicine App Ranking Maps Convenient Virtual Care
September 21, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

With the fall season here, consumers want virtual healthcare to be seamless, like a cozy autumn afternoon. The PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Telemedicine Apps is designed to...

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Venmo Retains Dominance in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps
Venmo Retains Dominance in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps
September 21, 2023  |  Credit Cards

PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Credit Card Apps tracks the ever-changing landscape of credit card mobile applications each month. In the latest edition, ties from last...

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Snapchat+ Surpasses 5 Million Subscribers as It Adds Exclusive Features
Snapchat+ Surpasses 5 Million Subscribers as It Adds Exclusive Features
September 21, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has reportedly surpassed 5 million subscribers for its paid service, Snapchat+. That total is up from 3 million subscribers in April,...

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