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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

PYMNTS

eCommerce sales tax laws are having unintended consequences in the tobacco industry. These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. in 2017 had a 52.75

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Fools Rush In: 37 Of The Worst Corporate M&A Flops

CB Insights

That skyrocketing popularity is likely what made Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp think it was worth spending $580M to acquire the social network. And in the short-term, that would have looked like a good deal, as the social media site hit its peak in 2007 at a value of about $12B. New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Goes to Greg Smith, retiring CEO of Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union. Robinhood backtracked after the initial announcement, but only so it can work with regulators and refine its pitch. Goes to a Mondo bank customer who’s just a little too excited to share on social media. We hope we see you on the green boys!

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