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Apple’s Rumored New iPhone Speed Slows Down Shares
Apple’s Rumored New iPhone Speed Slows Down Shares
June 12, 2017  |  Apple

While the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) generally has eye-catching, flashy news that causes Apple’s stocks to soar, that wasn’t entirely the case this past week. Following the...

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Mobile Order-Ahead Poses Physical Challenge For Restaurant Industry
Mobile Order-Ahead Poses Physical Challenge For Restaurant Industry
June 12, 2017  |  ResTech

Consumers are changing the way they interact with food, but are restaurants keeping up? Online ordering and online payments via websites and smart devices now make...

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Softbank Buys Robotics Company Boston Dynamics From Google
Softbank Buys Robotics Company Boston Dynamics From Google
June 12, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

SoftBank, the Japanese telecommunications company, announced late last week a subsidiary of SoftBank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics...

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Alibaba Strong Revenue Growth Targets Driven By Advertising
Alibaba Strong Revenue Growth Targets Driven By Advertising
June 12, 2017  |  eCommerce

Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce giant, wowed investors and analysts last week when it projected revenue growth for its fiscal year, which ended in March, of...

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Stratumn Raises €7M To Fund Expansion Into US
Stratumn Raises €7M To Fund Expansion Into US
June 12, 2017  |  Blockchain

Stratumn, the blockchain startup, has raised €7 million in a new round of venture funding. According to a report, the Series A funding round was...

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Truth And Myth In The Gig Economy
Truth And Myth In The Gig Economy
June 12, 2017  |  Gig Economy

It's true that young people are embracing the gig economy at a higher rate than older generations, but project-based work isn't just for Millennials. PYMNTS’...

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Dodd-Frank Rollback Tops Regulatory Landscape
Dodd-Frank Rollback Tops Regulatory Landscape
June 12, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

Big picture thinking dominated news surrounding financial services and payments regulations this past week. In the U.K., a contentious election brought “hard” and “soft” Brexit into...

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Protein Bar And Kitchen Customers Earn Loyalty Points No Matter How They Pay
Protein Bar And Kitchen Customers Earn Loyalty Points No Matter How They Pay
June 09, 2017  |  Retail

Like the ingredients in its wraps, salads and bowls, the Protein Bar and Kitchen is staying fresh. It’s got a new mobile app, new theme...

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Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain’s Possible Impact On The Economy
Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain’s Possible Impact On The Economy
June 09, 2017  |  Blockchain

Blockchain could have an impact on the economy — is Russia leading the way with its current investments? With eCommerce transactions moving at the speed of...

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