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Visa Gives Businesses New Way To Pay Gig Workers In Real Time

Visa Gives Businesses New Way To Pay Gig Workers In Real Time
Visa Gives Businesses New Way To Pay Gig Workers In Real Time
April 02, 2019  |  Payment Methods

The gig economy is growing. The desire to get paid faster is also gaining traction — along with the companies satisfying that desire. Get the Full...

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IMF Director: The Global Economy Has Slowed
IMF Director: The Global Economy Has Slowed
April 02, 2019  |  Economy

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said economic growth around the world has slowed down, which has left things in a precarious position,...

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Why Does The Path To Retail Innovation Go Through So Many Labs?
Why Does The Path To Retail Innovation Go Through So Many Labs?
April 02, 2019  |  Innovation

It’s not enough to be a retailer these days, not if a merchant intends to survive in a world of commerce dominated by the likes...

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Zillow To Offer In-House Mortgages For Homebuyers
Zillow To Offer In-House Mortgages For Homebuyers
April 02, 2019  |  Loans

Online real estate company Zillow has announced it will offer home loans through a new division that lets mortgage seekers get funding right from the...

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Lyft’s Stock Declines As Some On Wall Street Weigh In
Lyft’s Stock Declines As Some On Wall Street Weigh In
April 02, 2019  |  Investments

Lyft, the ride-hailing startup which went public last week, saw its share price fall for the third trading day Tuesday (April 2). Get the Full...

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Deutsche Bank Likes Instagram’s New Shopping Feature
Deutsche Bank Likes Instagram’s New Shopping Feature
April 02, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

Facebook-owned Instagram’s efforts to make the platform a destination to shop for and purchase items has caused Deutsche Bank to become more bullish on the stock....

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Walgreens Slammed On Earnings Miss As Drug Prices Weigh
Walgreens Slammed On Earnings Miss As Drug Prices Weigh
April 02, 2019  |  Earnings

Amid a competitive landscape that is intensifying along with margin pressures, drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. missed earnings estimates for the fiscal second quarter...

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Wells Fargo Rolls Out Contactless Credit, Debit Cards
Wells Fargo Rolls Out Contactless Credit, Debit Cards
April 02, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Wells Fargo announced Tuesday (April 2)  the launch of contactless consumer credit and debit cards. In a press release, Wells Fargo said the new cards...

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Dollar General, Western Union Team Up To Expand Access To Money Transfers
Dollar General, Western Union Team Up To Expand Access To Money Transfers
April 02, 2019  |  Payment Methods

Dollar General and Western Union announced Tuesday (April 2) that customers can complete Western Union money transfers at more than 15,400 locations in the 44...

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