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Tech Cos Making M&A Deals Amid Pandemic

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have made 19 deals so far this year, according to Refinitiv, the London-based global provider of financial market data. This represents the fastest pace of acquisitions and strategic investments since 2015. Facebook and Microsoft Corp. Two years ago it was valued at $3.2 billion, FT reported. . Last month, Facebook closed a $5.7

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Today In Data: Self-Employment, Finance Jobs And PayPal’s Woes

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The self-employed workforce is growing, despite hurdles like financial insecurity, lack of pension, expense tracking, tax returns and more. 100 percent | Growth of international payments solution Flywire’s business in the Asia-Pacific region over the last year. because of Brexit.

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JPMorgan Business Report: Positive On Growth, Weary Of Economy

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The study, which takes into account the perspective of executives from middle market businesses and small businesses, shows that they have positive outlooks for the next 12 months (70 percent and 69 percent, respectively). Local economy: 50 percent optimistic, compared to 62 percent in 2015. Taxes (28 percent). in Q2 2015.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets & Economics Update by banker Dorothy Jaworski

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The markets are taking it all in stride, rallying strongly for most of this week and they seem more grateful for the prospect of a divided Congress, i.e, The markets believe the chance of tax hikes, repeals of tax cuts, and gigantic initiatives are greatly diminished. The housing market is robust across the nation.

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A Global Approach To Local B2B Payments Digitization

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Digitization of B2B payments is on the rise, but the trend is challenged by discrepancies across geographic markets, according to the latest World Payments Report by Capgemini and BNP Paribas. Developing markets are driving this growth, too. Regional Trends. percent between 2015 and 2020 — significantly lower than the 11.2

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

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Now, if Mother Nature would cooperate… Volatility The markets have been incredibly volatile in the first quarter of 2018. The spike in volatility was a wake-up call to every investor and market participant that thought “vols” would stay historically low forever. 25% for the sixth time since December, 2015. Welcome to 2018!

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Belarus: Silicon Valley Of Eastern Europe

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The former Soviet Union republic may be known for manufacturing tractors, but the region has its eye on becoming Eastern Europe’s Silicon Valley. million in 2015. Companies in Belarus are exempt from all corporate taxes, including value-added tax and profit, real estate and land taxes. million people.

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