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With Curfews Descending, Uber And Others Suspend Services

With Curfews Descending, Uber And Others Suspend Services
With Curfews Descending, Uber And Others Suspend Services
June 01, 2020  |  Ridesharing

With curfews descending on some American cities due to violent clashes between law enforcement and protesters, Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have ceased operations during the...

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Is Digital Disruption The Way Forward For Freight Forwarding?
Is Digital Disruption The Way Forward For Freight Forwarding?
June 01, 2020  |  Delivery

The digital age is increasingly upon us and the question looms: Will digital be the way forward for freight forwarding? Get the Full Story Complete...

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Apple Card Extends Payment Deferment Option
Apple Card Extends Payment Deferment Option
June 01, 2020  |  Apple

For the third consecutive month, Apple and Goldman Sachs are allowing customers to skip their Apple Card payments without interest charges due to the financial...

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US Manufacturing At 11-Year Low, But Bright Signs Emerge
US Manufacturing At 11-Year Low, But Bright Signs Emerge
June 01, 2020  |  Economy

The nation’s manufacturing sector fell to its lowest level in 11 years in May, but other indicators suggest the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Disney World Provides Reimbursement, Extension Options
Coronavirus Refunds: Disney World Provides Reimbursement, Extension Options
June 01, 2020  |  Economy

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds for things they paid for but aren’t able to use....

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IBM’s New Transaction Tech Takes On Supply Chain Blindspots
IBM’s New Transaction Tech Takes On Supply Chain Blindspots
June 01, 2020  |  B2B Payments

IBM‘s new Sterling Business Transaction Intelligence (BTI) Enterprise and Multi-Enterprise editions allow companies to take away “supply chain blind spots” and respond to “predictive insights” from artificial intelligence, the...

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Today In Payments: China’s Rebounding Economy Is Likely Not Norm; At Least $20B Of PPP Loans Have Been Canceled
Today In Payments: China’s Rebounding Economy Is Likely Not Norm; At Least $20B Of PPP...
June 01, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, China’s economy looks to be rebounding, and a minimum of $20 billion in PPP loans has been returned. Plus, lawmakers ask...

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Andreessen Partner Predicts More Libra-Type Crypto Efforts
Andreessen Partner Predicts More Libra-Type Crypto Efforts
June 01, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

On the heels of the U.S. Mint’s decision to phase out production of pennies next year, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz, a California-based venture capital...

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