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HSBC Outage Leaves Customers In The Dark
January 05, 2016

HSBC customers received a big apology from the bank on Tuesday (Jan. 5) after its online personal banking service was knocked offline for a second day by technical issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Bitcoin’s Latest Endorsement: The Mike Tyson Digital Wallet
January 05, 2016

Bitcoin has a way of finding itself in the middle of strange news, and its latest celebrity endorsement seems to follow suit perfectly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Icahn Outbids Bridgestone For Pep Boys Sale
January 05, 2016

On the whole, the automotive services industry isn’t usually exciting enough to grab headlines, but one of the largest companies in the space has been the subject of a bidding war over the past several weeks — a bidding war that just declared a victor....

Amazon May Be Heading For A Big Stock Selloff
January 05, 2016

Making guarantees on the stock market is a risky business, but many commercial and private entities rely on professional insights to keep their portfolios insulated from sudden losses. However, are those insights enough to go on when it comes to getting rid of Amazon stock?...

Does Music Change How Consumers Shop?
January 05, 2016

Do you enjoy listening to piped-in pop music while you shop at your local mall? 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,...

Toys “R” Us Says Bye-Bye In NYC
January 05, 2016

Last week, just days after Christmas, Toys”R”Us’ Times Square location was abuzz with activity but not for the best of reasons. Wednesday (Dec. 30) marked the last day the flagship location would be open, as it closed its doors for good at 6 p.m. Get...

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Can The ‘Pay What You Want’ Culture Survive In Retail?
January 05, 2016

Of all the trends working with or against each other in fashion retail, the race to the bottom of the pricing charts among fast fashion brands like H&M, Primark and Uniqlo has brought waves of customers with it. While quality may not be at the...

A Yelp A Day Keeps The Patients Away
January 05, 2016

Yelp -- it’s not just for angry reviews of your least-favorite restaurants anymore! With more and more consumers taking to the crowdsourced review site to critique nearly every service under the sun, medical professionals have become an unexpected popular target. Are overzealous Yelpers putting people's...

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2016 May Have Tech Investors Looking Back To The Good Old Days – Of 2015
January 05, 2016

May old acquaintance be forgot indeed. That old acquaintance, dating back to mid-year 2015, the Chinese stock market rout, reared its head the first day into the new year, and helped send shivers down the spine of the U.S. markets Monday. Get the Full Story...