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U.S. Startups Raised A Record $130 Billion In 2018

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startups had a great 2018 in terms of funding, with new data showing that venture capitalists deployed $130.9 In the event of any adjustments in the global economic or political backdrop, valuations may see a correction from their currently elevated levels, but private market investment activity will likely continue unabated.

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Uber Eats Adjusted Net Sales Surge 154 Pct, Freight Logs 75 Pct Gain

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Adjusted revenues were $3.7 billion, as measured against 2018. The ride-hailing giant, extending its platform model into adjacent businesses such as freight and food delivery, is aiming to deliver a profit earlier than might have been anticipated — as in, the end of this year. billion, and marked the fastest-growing region.

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First Data: 2018 Was The Year Of The Store

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Glenn Fodor, SVP and head of First Data Insights, contributed the following piece as part of PYMNTS’ 2018 year-end eBook. Furthermore, Amazon expects physical retail sales will likely be north of $15 billion in 2018. Most notably in its offline push during 2018, Amazon launched a series of cashierless concept stores known as Amazon Go.

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Mastercard Joins Forces With Buna to Tackle Cross Border Payments Challenges in MENA

The Fintech Times

The collaboration leverages existing infrastructure and connections, avoiding the need for major investments or adjustments from banks while allowing them to service their consumer and corporate clients more effectively.

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The 2018 Bling Ring’s Commerce Challenge

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We’re not sure whether the world needed a fifth version of A Star is Born or the 2018 edition of the Furby , but we have them both and early views bode well for both. The original Bling Ring participants noted the same habits, though slightly adjusted for the time. Reboots have officially jumped the shark.

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Walmart Forecasting A Big Finish For 2018

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Walmart is apparently expecting the holiday season to be merry and bright in 2018, with raised expectations for the full year following a third quarter with stronger-than-expected earnings. It says adjusted earnings per share will fall within a range of $4.75 For the full year, Walmart now expects same-store sales in the U.S.

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Binance Discreetly Spins off Venture Arm Months After Richard Teng Steps up as CEO

Fintech News

Binance Labs, now standing independently, has adjusted its operational dynamics, ensuring that its staff contracts and organisational structure are distinctly separate from those of the crypto exchange. Global crypto exchange Binance has officially spun off its venture capital and incubation arm – Binance Labs, as reported by The Block.