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2019: Big Payment, Commerce And Tech IPOs Loom On The Horizon

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But relatively high stock prices and access to more capital remain prime temptations, and there is little doubt that 2019 will bring more than few exciting — and telling — IPOs. Among the most anticipated are IPOs that will impact the mobility-as-a-service and ride-hailing ecosystems, social media, and data analytics.

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Can Six Days Make (Or Break) The Holiday 2019 Shopping Season?

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Thanksgiving outlived Lincoln, and every president that followed him offered the same proclamation every year declaring a national day of Thanksgiving to be celebrated on the last Thursday in November. A look at some expert opinions and PYMNTS’ fresh Black Friday spending data tells a somewhat different story. The Sky Is Falling .

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Kohl’s To Tap Into Facebook Data To Create Millennial Clothing Line

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Kohl’s is teaming up with the social media giant to uncover emerging brands that millennial shoppers consider cool. Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass said she wants to keep physical retail significant in the age of online shopping dominance. Facebook-curated brands launch in 2020.

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Cyberexperts Flag Danger Of Deepfakes At House Hearing

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The legislator was reportedly referring to the policy that the social media company rolled out a day prior to prohibiting very manipulated videos made by machine learning or artificial intelligence. Experts reportedly brought attention to the national security as well as the societal implications of manipulated digital media.

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With Terrorists And Scammers Lurking, Is A Crypto Storm Looming?

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Across the globe, terrorists and criminals are leveraging cryptos in what is gearing up to be a significant national security threat to the United States. The report relays a series of anecdotes, such as Ponzi schemes and other fraudulent methods , and points out that in 2019, over $4.5 That’s according to the U.S.

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Restaurant Business Serves Up Mixed Plate For 2020

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The 2020 outlook report from the National Restaurant Association was released today and it paints a picture of an industry dealing with the countercurrents of solid consumer spending and disruptive technology. In fact, by 2030, the National Restaurant Association expects that technology could completely change the face of dining.

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Amazon And Valentino Sue Over Alleged Counterfeits

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The suit alleges that Amazon shut down Kaitlyn Pan’s seller account in September 2019, but Pan continues to import, distribute, sell and offer infringing products through its website. It has seized more than 2,000 products over the past three years and has carried out anti-counterfeit activity on online platforms.