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Coronavirus Refunds: AT&T DirecTV Customers Will Receive Credits For Sports Subscriptions

Coronavirus Refunds: AT&T DirecTV Customers Will Receive Credits For Sports Subscriptions
Coronavirus Refunds: AT&T DirecTV Customers Will Receive Credits For Sports Subscriptions
May 27, 2020  |  Subscriptions

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

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Private/Public Partnerships Could Boost Central Bank Digital Currencies
Private/Public Partnerships Could Boost Central Bank Digital Currencies
May 27, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The movement toward digital currencies may be a bit of an arms race of sorts, for now. But the question arises: Once they’ve been created...

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How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
May 27, 2020  |  Connected Economy

The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have, by and large, eschewed both domestic and overseas...

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SoFi Sees Investor Accounts Double Thanks To Fractional Shares
SoFi Sees Investor Accounts Double Thanks To Fractional Shares
May 27, 2020  |  Consumer Finance

The CEO of SoFi, the digital personal finance company based in San Francisco, said its investor accounts have doubled this year, mostly due to fractional shares. Get the...

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Le Pain Quotidien Is Latest Food Chain To File For Bankruptcy
Le Pain Quotidien Is Latest Food Chain To File For Bankruptcy
May 27, 2020  |  Retail

Le Pain Quotidien, the U.S. division of the Belgian bakery chain, has filed for bankruptcy protection, as the fast-casual outlet said it can’t survive on...

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Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July
Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July
May 27, 2020  |  Retail

Disney will be reopening its gates to tourists and theme-park lovers in July, according to reports by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Papa John’s Sees Comparable N. America Sales Jump 33 Pct
Papa John’s Sees Comparable N. America Sales Jump 33 Pct
May 27, 2020  |  Retail

As Papa John’s seeks to meet “extraordinary demand,” the quick-service restaurant (QSR) reported that May comparable sales jumped 33.5 percent in North America and 7...

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Goldman Sachs: Unemployment Could Remain High For Next 2 Years
Goldman Sachs: Unemployment Could Remain High For Next 2 Years
May 27, 2020  |  Economy

High unemployment could remain a constant for the next two years as people struggle to find jobs, according to Goldman Sachs. Get the Full Story...

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