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The Number Of Disbursements Is Increasing, The Number Sent Instantly Barely Breaks 10 Percent
Disbursements // September 08, 2020

Disbursements have become part of consumers’ lives like never before in the United States. Millions of consumers and small businesses have received government stimulus and small business assistance payments in response to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while others are getting paid...

Corporate Cash Holdings Declined In 2018
Investments // June 10, 2019

U.S. corporate balance sheets have declined since the 2017 tax overhaul signed into law by President Donald Trump, as companies allocated more money to share buybacks, dividend hikes, acquisitions and capital spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

GE Slashing Quarterly Dividend, Reorganizing Power Unit, Facing DOJ Inquiry
Earnings // October 30, 2018

GE, in conjunction with reporting a third-quarter loss of $2.63 a share, revealed that it is slashing its quarterly dividend, is reorganizing its Power unit and is the subject of a Department of Justice inquiry into accounting at the conglomerate. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Standard Chartered Delays Dividend Payments, Blames ‘Shameful’ Regs
B2B Payments // August 03, 2017

Due to regulatory uncertainty, Standard Chartered will not restart dividend payments. The U.K. bank made the announcement this week while reporting on its half-year finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Temu Parent Accumulates $38 Billion Cash Stockpile

September 01, 2024
PDD Holdings, owner of eCommerce firm Temu, is reportedly sitting on $38 billion in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Corporate Cash Holdings Declined In 2018

June 10, 2019
U.S. corporate balance sheets have declined since the 2017 tax overhaul signed into law by President Donald Trump, as companies allocated more money to share buybacks, dividend hikes, acquisitions and...

GE Slashing Quarterly Dividend, Reorganizing Power Unit, Facing DOJ Inquiry

October 30, 2018
GE, in conjunction with reporting a third-quarter loss of $2.63 a share, revealed that it is slashing its quarterly dividend, is reorganizing its Power unit and is the subject of a...