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Existing Home Sales Up In June, Down From A Year Ago
Existing Home Sales Up In June, Down From A Year Ago
July 22, 2020  |  Real Estate

Existing home sales rebounded in June, a sign that the nation’s real estate market is making a comeback, but year-over-year transactions are still off by...

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Retailers Shift Gears – And Digital – For Holiday 2020
Retailers Shift Gears – And Digital – For Holiday 2020
July 22, 2020  |  Retail

Saying that “we know holiday shopping will be different this year, and we will be managing sales events differently,” Walmart this week announced that its...

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WhatsApp To Expand India Banking Partnerships
WhatsApp To Expand India Banking Partnerships
July 22, 2020  |  International

Facebook is upping its commitment to the Indian tech market with a bid to have WhatsApp work with more Indian lenders. Get the Full Story...

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First American Title Accused Of Exposing Millions Of Customers’ Personal Data
First American Title Accused Of Exposing Millions Of Customers’ Personal Data
July 22, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

First American Title, one of the largest providers of title insurance in the U.S., is facing allegations that it exposed the personal data of millions...

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Italian Antitrust Authorities Search Amazon, Apple Offices
Italian Antitrust Authorities Search Amazon, Apple Offices
July 22, 2020  |  International

Foreign regulators are increasingly training their sights on U.S. Big Tech companies. In this case, antitrust officials said they searched the local offices of Amazon...

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Three Former Top Wirecard Execs Arrested In Alleged Fraud Scheme
Three Former Top Wirecard Execs Arrested In Alleged Fraud Scheme
July 22, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Three former top executives of Wirecard AG were arrested Wednesday (July 22) as prosecutors allege they were part of a criminal enterprise to steal billions...

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Brex Offers FDIC Insurance
Brex Offers FDIC Insurance
July 22, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Brex, the San Francisco financial technology startup, is offering FDIC insurance on its no-fee cash management account, the company announced Wednesday (July 22). Get the Full Story...

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Embracing Change In The Wake Of A Pandemic
Embracing Change In The Wake Of A Pandemic
July 22, 2020  |  Coronavirus

“The need for frictionless experiences for things like accessing cash flow statements and predictions, optimizing payments and payroll, and loan origination is more critical than...

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How Businesses Can Emerge From The Global Pandemic In A Position Of Strength
How Businesses Can Emerge From The Global Pandemic In A Position Of Strength
July 22, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

“People want to be able to pay however they want, including with cards, digital wallets, alternative payment methods and rewards points. Giving customers choice can...

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