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Will Olympics Bring About an Online Betting Bump?
Will Olympics Bring About an Online Betting Bump?
July 11, 2024  |  International

Sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators are reportedly awaiting a bump in Summer Olympics-related betting. As CNBC noted in a report Thursday (July 11), this year’s Paris games...

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JPMorgan Chase Invests in Infrastructure, AI to Boost Market Share
JPMorgan Chase Invests in Infrastructure, AI to Boost Market Share
July 11, 2024  |  Banking

J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly enhancing its competitive capabilities to remain the biggest bank in the United States. The bank is modernizing its infrastructure and...

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Pepsi: ‘Value-Conscious’ Consumers Cut Back on Snacks
Pepsi: ‘Value-Conscious’ Consumers Cut Back on Snacks
July 11, 2024  |  Earnings

PepsiCo’s snack food revenues dipped during its latest quarter as consumers continued to exercise caution. The food and beverage giant released second-quarter earnings results Thursday...

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Amazon Warned to Improve UK Grocery Supplier Relations
Amazon Warned to Improve UK Grocery Supplier Relations
July 11, 2024  |  Retail

A British regulator wants Amazon to improve its relations with grocery suppliers. The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) said Thursday (July 11) that it could open an investigation if the...

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Does Amazon Need Saks Global to Conquer Luxury Retail?
Does Amazon Need Saks Global to Conquer Luxury Retail?
July 11, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon turned 30 on July 5th and did something that nearly 70% of all women also say they do on their birthday: They bought themselves...

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Apple Opens Payments Tech to Avoid EU Fine
Apple Opens Payments Tech to Avoid EU Fine
July 11, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has agreed to open its mobile wallet tech to rivals, thus avoiding fines in Europe. The agreement, announced by the European Union (EU) Thursday...

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New Report Highlights Impact of Embedded Lending Options on Small Business Banking Preferences
New Report Highlights Impact of Embedded Lending Options on Small Business Banking Preferences
July 11, 2024  |  SMBs

Embedded lending can help microbusinesses and small businesses grow and maintain smooth operations despite unstable cash flows. However, PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study finds that relatively...

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Markaaz CEO Says New Take on Data Helps Banks Close Small Business Identity Gap
Markaaz CEO Says New Take on Data Helps Banks Close Small Business Identity Gap
July 11, 2024  |  Authentication

How do you really know a business? The credit score can be misleading, especially for a small business that has weathered the pandemic. A profit...

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Spain Emerges as Pivotal Player Within EU’s Digital Strategy
Spain Emerges as Pivotal Player Within EU’s Digital Strategy
July 11, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Their hometown heroes have reached the Champions League football final, and Spain is near the top of the table in PYMNTS Intelligence’s How The World...

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