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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 In a world where investors increasingly demand not just growth, but profitable growth, we are well-positioned to win through continuous innovation, excellent execution, and the unrivaled scale of our global platform.”. billion, as measured against 2018. 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. percent, which continued through Cyber Monday, with SMBs outperforming 5.5 percent, which continued through Cyber Monday, with SMBs outperforming 5.5 percent to 7.1 percent vs. 5.0 percent to 7.1

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

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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.

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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. Digital sales also continued to grow, up 43 percent and well on pace for Walmart to achieve its full year goal of 40 percent eCommerce growth.

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H&M Continues Downfall As It Closes More Stores

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A bad quarter has sent fashion retailer H&M scrambling to adjust its strategy. Despite rapid online growth for H&M, analysts expect comparable sales to continue declining in 2018. Shares in H&M, the world’s second-largest fashion retailer, fell 13 percent this quarter, Fortune reported Friday.

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Southeast Asia: Fintech Holds Strong Despite Tech Investment Pullback

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Despite the notable pullback, fintech continued to see traction from investors, with digital lending in particular witnessing an uptake. Among the key trends outlined in the reports, the companies note a sizable decline in tech investment volumes, adjustments in valuations and a shift towards earlier stage startups.

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