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Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items

Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
December 06, 2024  |  Economy

Now’s the time to buy — because everything might get more expensive, sooner rather than later. To that end, the latest edition of the University of...

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CFPB Sues Comerica Bank Over Handling of Federal Benefits Program
CFPB Sues Comerica Bank Over Handling of Federal Benefits Program
December 06, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Comerica Bank Friday (Dec. 6), alleging that the bank committed violations that include hanging up on customer service calls and...

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From Drawings to Digital Malls: How Google’s New AI Creates New Retail Spaces
From Drawings to Digital Malls: How Google’s New AI Creates New Retail Spaces
December 06, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Google’s new Genie 2 AI system converts simple drawings and text descriptions into playable 3D game environments, potentially streamlining the construction of digital worlds. Get...

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BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
December 06, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CFTC to Monitor Use of AI in Derivatives Markets
CFTC to Monitor Use of AI in Derivatives Markets
December 06, 2024  |  Regulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is tracking the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in derivatives markets and intends to monitor CFTC-regulated entities’ use of the...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Eye Job Changes as Labor Market Shows Strength
December 06, 2024  |  Economy

It’s a natural reflex, part of human nature: When the pressure’s on, we look to a solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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HubSpot to Add Conversational Intelligence With Frame AI Acquisition
HubSpot to Add Conversational Intelligence With Frame AI Acquisition
December 06, 2024  |  Acquisitions

HubSpot has signed an agreement to acquire Frame AI, saying it aims to help go-to-market teams “transform conversations into actionable intelligence.” Get the Full Story Complete...

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UK Digital Bank Zopa Raises $85 Million for Expansion and GenAI
UK Digital Bank Zopa Raises $85 Million for Expansion and GenAI
December 06, 2024  |  Investments

British digital bank Zopa has raised 80 million euros (about $85 million) in an equity funding round to accelerate its growth and launch new products....

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The Secret to High Global Conversion Rates? Understanding Local Payments
The Secret to High Global Conversion Rates? Understanding Local Payments
December 06, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Consumers decide which payment methods are successful and drive market trends. Regardless of the market, the use case or their locations, their preferred payment methods...

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