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As Classic Video Games Turn Into Collectibles, Can eCommerce Keep Up?

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It seems that old-fashioned video games are that hot new item, assuming they are in pristine condition and come in factory packaging, according to a new report in The New York Times. No doubt millennials will be blamed for some of this, as they have been scapegoated for the decline of diamonds and certain fast-casual restaurant chains.

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L’Oréal, Instagram Lead Late-Year Social Commerce Push

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New announcements from Instagram , L’Oréal and Snap lead the way, as consumers find new ways to shop from shared videos and social posts. Instagram’s announcement that it will make its Reels feature shoppable is a clear response to TikTok’s popularity and the latest in Facebook’s corporate push toward more commerce and video.

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Will a digital-first population drive video teller adoption?

Gonzobanker

When the ITM screen presents a consistent feel to the customer’s mobile or online transaction or can serve up a marketing offer based on customer data, it reaffirms the digital experience and encourages the use of other digital channels. Market expansion. Large capital investment. Validation of other digital channels.

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8 Connected-Economy Firms Expected To Light Up The IPO Market In 2021

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Many enjoyed huge first-day price pops, heating up the IPO market even more — and 2021 seems poised to only continue the fireworks. Popular stock-trading app Robinhood Markets reportedly recently hired Goldman Sachs to lead a possible 2021 IPO that would value the company at more than $20 billion. Robinhood ($20 Billion+) .

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How Can Banks Thrive in the Next Five Years?

Jeff For Banks

The money market mutual fund became a formidable competitor to the bank account. In Pennsylvania, Rocket has number 1 market share. They are/were the business owners, demanders of capital and loans, and significant depositors. Then came this bubble generation they named millennials. Staying indoors playing video games.

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Twitch Buys Bebo In eSports Push

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To strengthen its eSports efforts, Amazon -owned streaming video site Twitch has acquired Bebo. It was said to have become “the market leader” in some countries such as Ireland and the U.K. The company was sold to Criterion Capital less than two years after, and the Birches purchased it for $1 million in 2013.

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Investors Say FinTech Valuations Are High, But Not Overheated

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The panel included: Doug Bergeron , managing partner at Hudson Executive Capital ; Ian Drysdale , executive in residence at Great Hill Partners ; Amit Jhawar , venture partner at Accel and Rick Roberts , analyst and portfolio manager at Vulcan Capital. The panelists agreed that there is no lack of liquidity in the market.

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