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CE 100 Index Slips 2.7%, Led by Xerox, as All Pillars Lose Ground

CE 100 Index Slips 2.7%, Led by Xerox, as All Pillars Lose Ground
CE 100 Index Slips 2.7%, Led by Xerox, as All Pillars Lose Ground
May 26, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Through the past several weeks, the CE 100 Index has shown resilience, outperforming the broader markets, and posted several weeks where all segments were higher.  ...

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Payments Executives Say Listening Is Financial Services’ New Power Play
Payments Executives Say Listening Is Financial Services’ New Power Play
May 26, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

In the always-on, 24/7 feedback loop of financial services, technology accelerates change, and customer expectations constantly evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Payments Innovators Seek Direct Access as De Novo Banking Activity Rebounds
Payments Innovators Seek Direct Access as De Novo Banking Activity Rebounds
May 23, 2025  |  Banking

In recent months, nonbanks have been applying for banking charters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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How Hardee’s Largest Franchisee Uses AI to Serve Up Efficiency and Profits
How Hardee’s Largest Franchisee Uses AI to Serve Up Efficiency and Profits
May 23, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The largest Hardee’s franchisee in the United States is harnessing artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, which are key drivers...

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AI Takes Center Stage in Amazon-Walmart Memorial Day Showdown
AI Takes Center Stage in Amazon-Walmart Memorial Day Showdown
May 23, 2025  |  Retail

Memorial Day may commemorate American sacrifice and the unofficial start of summer. But for Amazon and Walmart, it marks a critical moment in the retail...

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Card Issuers Maximize Customer Lifetime Value by Expanding Product Mix
Card Issuers Maximize Customer Lifetime Value by Expanding Product Mix
May 23, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Forget complicated finance jargon. Whether it’s giant bank JPMorganChase or financial technology startup Stripe, offering shoppers the right mix of credit and debit cards and...

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Credit Unions Outpace Digital Banks in Top-of-Wallet Conversion Battle
Credit Unions Outpace Digital Banks in Top-of-Wallet Conversion Battle
May 23, 2025  |  Credit Unions

The battle for the small and medium-sized business (SMB) share of wallet is heating up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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DeFi Development Surges 235% on Crypto Enthusiasm, Leads FinTech IPO Index Gains
DeFi Development Surges 235% on Crypto Enthusiasm, Leads FinTech IPO Index Gains
May 23, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

Enthusiasm for digital assets helped push a member of the FinTech IPO Index ahead by triple digits — and a lone earnings report helped move...

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