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MARCH 17, 2024

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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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Square posted results Wednesday (November 7) that showed double-digit gains in gross payment volumes, continued traction amid a base of larger merchants, and notable growth in subscription and software-based revenues. Further adjusted revenues, said the firm, exclude Weebly and Zesty results, up 56 percent. Hardware revenues were $17.6

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Square ‘s Q4 earnings 2018 results came after market close on Wednesday (Feb. 27), showing the continuation of several trends seen in recent quarterly reports. Earnings on an adjusted basis were $0.14 In after-hours trading, Square shares fell as much as 6 percent, as guidance on an adjusted basis of between $0.06

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AUGUST 2, 2019

Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.45 Our second quarter results were stable, and strong growth in digital continued, with particularly impressive results in cross-border digital transactions. The company had roughly 12,000 employees at the end of 2018, according to regulatory filings. per share a year ago.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The platform also saw greater-than-expected growth of its user base, with 23 million users on the platform as opposed to the 18 million enrolled at the end of 2018 — again, ahead of analyst expectations of 22.6 The firm reported an adjusted earnings loss of $4.2 Adjusted earnings per share were $.79, million users. 05 per share.

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JUNE 13, 2018

In the latest Construction Payment Report 2018 , released this past week by loan software company Contract Simply , data shows that late payments are taking a toll. One could be forgiven for thinking that in construction, timely payments are crumbling, while in music, transactions are slowing in tempo.

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

With a little over a week left in 2018, the brightest minds in payments and commerce are offering their last summaries on this year, and their sharpest predictions for 2019. Layered over that are new and emerging regulations that will continue to raise the bar – and expectations – particularly when it comes to consumer privacy.

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APRIL 17, 2024

As the fast-growing industry continues to evolve, driven by advancements in technology and changing investor needs, it will be increasingly crucial for individuals to carefully evaluate their options and choose a robo advisor that aligns with their financial goals, risk tolerance, and values.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

billion , subject to adjustments. Marketo delivers the leading B2B marketing engagement platform for the modern marketer, and there is no better home for Marketo to continue to rapidly innovate than Adobe.”. Until the transaction closes, both companies will continue to work independently.

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AUGUST 7, 2018

corporate lending sphere suggests banks have adjusted the competitive tides, with rising rivalries between each other now driving business lending trends in the nation — though the trend is not all good news for the corporate finance sector. However, the Federal Reserve ‘s latest analysis of the U.S.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

With data indicating that consumer spending is still strong, retail sales – which are an indication of purchases at restaurants, stores and online – rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3 Per the report, he also noted that wage growth is “still at robust levels and should drive continued consumer spending and continued consumer confidence.”.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Prime boasts more than 150 million Prime members, about 50 million members since 2018, the newspaper reported. So, we’ve adjusted our strategy to adapt to these new shopping preferences. For $12.99 a month, Prime members get free shipping, access to movies, music and 10 percent off select sale items at Whole Food Market stores.

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MARCH 4, 2019

The news comes after it was reported that Square‘s fourth-quarter earnings 2018 results displayed a continuation of several trends seen in recent quarterly reports. The payments processing firm reported earnings on an adjusted basis of 14 cents per share, which matched the Street.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

procurement professionals identifying supplier due diligence, internal compliance training, social governance efforts and continued vendor monitoring as the biggest concerns. ” Organizations must do more with less, and they must do it quickly, he continued. .

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JANUARY 30, 2020

Data indicate that the three biggest economies in the eurozone, France, Germany, and Italy, all report higher-than-expected consumer morale as shoppers continue to open their wallets and spend to support expanding a strong overall economy. In Italy, consumer confidence in January 2020 grew to 111.8 from 110.8 in December of last year.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

As previous users back in 2018, we realized how valuable the Market Intelligence Platform was to our pricing strategy for Benetton’s long-term growth,” Sara Veronese , licensing manager of United Colors of Benetton, said in the announcement. 16) announcement. “As

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

Amid a year in which over 11,000 retail closings have been announced, past Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren foresees that disruption to the retail vertical related to COVID-19 will continue into 2021 and possibly bring about additional closings of stores, CNBC reported. We’re not done yet. TJX’s domestic sales slid only 3.5 percent year over year.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In a sign of a continued rise in gaming amid the pandemic, DraftKings Inc. reported an adjusted loss per share of 57 cents on $133 million in revenue. In 2018, The Supreme Court struck down a 1992 law passed by Congress that made it illegal for most states to make sports betting legal inside of their jurisdictions.

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MARCH 6, 2019

While any change is often disruptive, the FASB and analysts noted that the adjustments ultimately aim to make accounting and reporting easier for finance professional, ad promote transparency. ’s 9,000 publicly listed companies spiked in 2018 after consistent declines since 2006. In the U.S.,

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Zalando also recently announced a 20 percent rise in full-year revenues, hitting €6.5bn, and its adjusted core earnings reached €225m, which is up from €173m in 2018. In 2020, Zalando expects revenues to continue climbing at a slower rate from previous growth spurts, rising 15 to 20 percent this year.

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JUNE 9, 2020

“As people navigate major changes in lifestyle and adjust to new routines during the COVID-19 pandemic, Uber for Business is continuing to develop new ways for you to treat any guest, employee or client to their favorite meal.”. Uber Eats rolled out its food delivery offering for business in April.

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MAY 3, 2018

Bitcoin , subscriptions and services all played a part in Square ’s 45 percent year-over-year total revenue growth in the first quarter of 2018. But the company’s stock price fell in after-hours trading after Square’s new forecast for 2018 earnings came in below analyst expectations. Full year adjusted revenue will be between $1.40

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

MoneyGram largely missed Wall Street estimates — at least in terms of headline numbers, amid results that showed continued headwinds of compliance efforts. million, while adjusted earnings of a penny were off by about $.12. In terms of headline numbers, the top line of $345.8 million missed the consensus of $359.1

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

percent in Q4 of 2018. Moody’s predicts that they’ll continue to rise, putting into account rising interest rates. Experts at Moody’s predict that the delinquencies will continue to go up slightly as home appreciation slows and lenders loosen credit standards. “We Credit card delinquencies rose slightly from 6.33

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JANUARY 30, 2020

“In 2020, we’re looking to grow our investments based on our recent acquisitions, building new infrastructure in China and other international markets, continuing work on monetizing Venmo and [expanding] our focus on our in-store initiatives,” said Schulman of PayPal’s areas of keenest interest for the next year. billion payment transactions.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

13) after surveying finance professionals who attended the Association for Financial Professionals’ 2018 Treasury & Finance Conference held last week, according to a press release. One-third of survey respondents said the 2018 tax reforms have had the greatest impact, making the issue the most influential on finance operations.

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MAY 10, 2019

13, 2018, NACHA , the rules and standards body for the ACH network, announced that its voting members had approved amendments to the NACHA Operating Rules & Guidelines to establish a third Same Day ACH processing and settlement window,” the Federal Reserve wrote in the announcement. “On Sept. ET and settlement at 1:00 p.m.

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DECEMBER 6, 2018

Treasury rates continued to slide last week, driven mainly by concerns over slowing global economic growth and U.S. MBA’s seasonally adjusted measure on mortgage refinancing rose 6.2 percent between the end of 2017 and the middle of 2018, while the number of mortgage loan originators declined by 7 percent. percent to 836.4

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JANUARY 15, 2019

. “Fears of slowing economic growth, tighter monetary policy and trade-related tensions all contributed to heightened equity and credit market volatility during 2018,” reflected Ajay Khorana, managing director and global head of Citi Financial Strategy and Solutions Group, in a statement announcing the report.

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MARCH 5, 2019

Target reported record adjusted earnings per share and saw digital sales grow by over 25 percent for the fifth consecutive year. “And I think that we saw that in our full year 2018 results, but more importantly the guidance for next year.” It’s calling for adjusted earnings of between $5.75

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MAY 21, 2018

billion, subject to adjustments. Upon close, Magento CEO Mark Lavelle will continue to lead the Magento team as part of Adobe’s digital experience business, reporting to Rencher. Until the close of the transaction, each company will continue to operate independently.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

However, drilling down into results a bit, adjusted revenues were $1.47 As reported, NYCB is moving to DNA , which Fiserv has billed as its continuously available real-time core platform, built on open architecture and featuring its real-time Dovetail Payments Platform, Corillian Online and Mobiliti digital banking products.

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APRIL 9, 2019

percent did in 2018. But the number of adults ages 55 or older who have jobs in restaurants jumped by 70 percent from 2007 to 2018. The news comes as hiring in the United States rallied in March, as non-farm payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted 196,000 jobs ahead of a 175,000 rise from a survey of economists.

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JANUARY 25, 2018

Its debt is more than 19 times the company’s adjusted earnings, reported Bloomberg, citing Moody’s Investors Service. Bloomberg said Bon-Ton stores is gearing up for its own bankruptcy in 2018 as well. Nine West has one of highest leverage ratios among its peers in retail.

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MARCH 7, 2019

While these regulations are aimed at increasing consumer trust by allowing them more transparency, many consumers in the region are still adjusting. Concerns from consumers outside the EU on how data is handled are growing as well, though many continue to have concerns regarding fraud. Just 53 percent of customers in the U.K.

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

The accountant is then able to choose the best option for the company, and continues as the point of contact for funding providers. Fewer than 1,000 small businesses were referred to an alternative lender by their banks between November 2016 and August 2018. Key to this solution is the U.K.’s

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