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MercadoLibre Gross Merchandise Volume Soars 73 Pct In April

MercadoLibre Gross Merchandise Volume Soars 73 Pct In April
MercadoLibre Gross Merchandise Volume Soars 73 Pct In April
July 06, 2020  |  eCommerce

Buenos Aires-based eCommerce market MercadoLibre has seen a boost thanks to the pandemic, with shares climbing above $1,000 and sales spiking, Bloomberg reported. Get the...

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Air Travel Soared Over July 4, But Sector Still Grounded Compared to Last Year
Air Travel Soared Over July 4, But Sector Still Grounded Compared to Last Year
July 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The number of passengers who went through U.S. airports at the start of July nearly doubled from a month ago, federal data shows. Get the...

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UK Moves To Split Audit And Consulting Profits At Big Four
UK Moves To Split Audit And Consulting Profits At Big Four
July 06, 2020  |  Regulation

The Big Four accounting firms will have to put their United Kingdom auditing and consulting practices in separate business units by 2024, but may keep...

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moneycorp Expands FX Currency Services Into Canada
moneycorp Expands FX Currency Services Into Canada
July 06, 2020  |  B2B Payments

London-based global payments and foreign exchange company moneycorp has announced its expansion into Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Federal College Aid Applications Fall As Pandemic Upsets Student Plans
Federal College Aid Applications Fall As Pandemic Upsets Student Plans
July 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The count of high school seniors seeking federal college aid dropped by almost 50 percent compared to levels in 2019 in the beginning weeks of...

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Number Of Homeowners In Mortgage Bailout Program Drops By 104K
Number Of Homeowners In Mortgage Bailout Program Drops By 104K
July 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The number of homeowners in the mortgage bailout program under the federal CARES Act fell by 104,000 from June 23 to June 30 — the...

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New York Puts Indoor Dining On Hold
New York Puts Indoor Dining On Hold
July 06, 2020  |  Retail

New York City restaurant patrons who were hoping to dine in on Monday (July 6) as the city enters the next phase of its reopening...

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Today In Payments: Uber To Buy Postmates; Amazon Plans To Expand Grocery Stores Across US
Today In Payments: Uber To Buy Postmates; Amazon Plans To Expand Grocery Stores Across US
July 06, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Uber has agreed to buy Postmates for $2.6 billion in stock, and Amazon is planning to expand its Amazon Go grocery...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Tennessee Titans Plan To Offer Reimbursement, Credit Options
Coronavirus Refunds: Tennessee Titans Plan To Offer Reimbursement, Credit Options
July 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, consumers might want refunds on things they have already paid for but may not...

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