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GoodRx’s IPO Shows Disruption Could Be The Cure For Costly Prescriptions
GoodRx’s IPO Shows Disruption Could Be The Cure For Costly Prescriptions
September 23, 2020  |  Healthcare

On a day when the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index fell more than 3 percent, one new issue stood out. Shares of GoodRx soared 53 percent...

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Robinhood Raises $460M One Month After Raising $200M
Robinhood Raises $460M One Month After Raising $200M
September 23, 2020  |  Investments

Trading FinTech Robinhood Markets Inc. has grown the size of its newest investment round to $660 million, Fox Business reported, citing a representative from the...

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Today’s Top Retail News: Nike CEO Touts Digital; KKR Purchases 1-800 Contacts
Today’s Top Retail News: Nike CEO Touts Digital; KKR Purchases 1-800 Contacts
September 23, 2020  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news: Nike’s CEO touts digital commerce as the “new normal,” KKR will acquire 1-800 Contacts, and Amazon is launching its Climate...

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Digital Mortgage Startup Blend Expands Into Consumer Banking
Digital Mortgage Startup Blend Expands Into Consumer Banking
September 23, 2020  |  Digital Banking

Blend, the home loan tech startup, isn’t done growing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fauci: General Public Might Get COVID-19 Vaccine Doses By March, April 2021
Fauci: General Public Might Get COVID-19 Vaccine Doses By March, April 2021
September 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci told lawmakers Wednesday (Sept. 23) that 50 million COVID-19 vaccine doses might be available...

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Salsify Lands $155M For eCommerce Tech Solutions
Salsify Lands $155M For eCommerce Tech Solutions
September 23, 2020  |  Investments

Salsify, a startup that helps companies and their brands “win on the digital shelf,” has just raised another $155 million as it doubles down on...

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Jumio Unveils Identity Verification With Biometrics For Microsoft Azure
Jumio Unveils Identity Verification With Biometrics For Microsoft Azure
September 23, 2020  |  Safety and Security

California-based Jumio said its artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled identity verification offerings are now available to Microsoft Azure Active Directory External Identities for business-to-consumer (B2C) clients. The...

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Today In Payments: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search; GoodRx IPO Shares Sell Above Target
Today In Payments: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Google To Focus On Search; GoodRx IPO Shares...
September 23, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, the DOJ’s antitrust case against Google will focus on its power over internet searches, and GoodRx priced its stock at $33...

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Intuit Launches QuickBooks Commerce Sales Platform
Intuit Launches QuickBooks Commerce Sales Platform
September 23, 2020  |  eCommerce

Intuit is pushing deeper into the booming eCommerce sector with a new platform aimed at small businesses as the coronavirus continues to push more and...

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