Barry Ritholtz

OCTOBER 28, 2023

New York Times ) • How creators became an economic juggernaut and the new American Dream : Millions have ditched traditional career paths to work as online creators and content-makers, using their computers and phones to amass followers and build businesses whose influence now rivals the biggest names in entertainment, news and politics.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Kohl’s – Shares of the retailer surged 10% following news that CEO Michelle Gass is leaving the company. on the news. Tesla – Tesla’s stock shed 1% during midday trading Tuesday amid news that the company is recalling more than 40,000 of its vehicles in the U.S. Gass will join Levi Strauss & Co.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

We imagine there will be many third-party health care providers handling vetting — whether that is getting a vaccine, taking a test, or other methods of review and approval — which could then be linked via a digital ticket so everyone entering the event is verified,” Yovich said in the statement. No vaccine is yet available. “We

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Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 23, 2023

My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • My High-Flying Life as a Corporate Spy Who Lied His Way to the Top : I was just looking to make rent when I stumbled into a part-time gig stealing secrets from Wall Street elite. Memories of a time when gut health wasn’t something you discussed at parties are distant.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In an apparent acknowledgment that their 2018 link-up was just what the doctor ordered, GoodRx and Kroger Health have extended their relationship by three years, the companies announced on Thursday (Oct. 8) in a joint news release. “By Savings on prescriptions can be up to 85 percent off list price, according to the news release.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Also, the Republic of Ireland will transition into “Level Five” limitations, ABC News reported. 19), the count of worldwide recorded COVID-19 cases topped 40 million per Johns Hopkins University. News recently surfaced that Europe has now topped 7.2 million confirmed cases per the World Health Organization.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Cox Automotive has released its Complete Retail online experience, and Pinterest is introducing an augmented reality (AR) try-on tool to help users with testing and comparing eye shadow. Plus, CVS Health has finished the first round of COVID-19 vaccines to skilled nursing facilities.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2021

Everlywell , an Austin, Texas-based producer of home tests for COVID-19 and other diseases and health conditions, has raised $75 million on top of a recent $175 million Series D round, according to published reports.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, the United States is halting tariffs on French products, while the Cyberspace Administration of China is considering a revamp of internet oversight regulations. Plus, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Europe is likely entering an “acute” phase of the pandemic.

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Technology 80

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The pandemic has forced businesses to pivot quickly to continue their operations — both domestically and internationally — with relative ease as the health crisis affects everything from supply chains to payment schedules. Many firms are eying new technologies that could accelerate their global B2B transactions amid these shifts.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2020

In today’s top news, the European Central Bank outlines use cases for a digital euro, and Goldman Sachs will buy GM’s credit card business. Plus, Walmart is partnering with Clover Health for its new health centers. European Central Bank Outlines Use Cases for Digital Euro. billion in spending per year.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

In today’s top news, China’s economy grew by its slowest rate since 1990, Alphabet reached $1 trillion market value, and attempted check fraud spiked 43 percent. Oscar Health: Using Tech To Take The Pain Out Of B2B Healthcare Payments. China Posts Worst Slowdown In Nearly Three Decades. China’s economy grew by 6.1

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

In today’s top news, $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency was transferred out of China, and Uber Health and NimbleRx have teamed on prescription delivery. Uber Health Partners With Nimble to Deliver Meds. Publishers’ Letter Spotlights ‘Apple Tax’ – and Digital News Delivery.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The coronavirus has far-reaching impacts that extend beyond health, with a wide range of economic effects in sectors ranging from transportation to telecom and retail. And, in brick-and-mortar news, Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing has reportedly reopened roughly 100 retail locations in China as of last week.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

As it views health as an important sector for growth, Apple has been putting down the foundation to roll out new studies and health features in its offerings. The tech company and Johnson & Johnson unveiled a new Heartline study on Tuesday (Feb. Open enrollment for the study, for its part, begins on Tuesday.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2020

Crime related to the coronavirus has skyrocketed in recent weeks as the virus has been the top news story around the world. New York-based Northwell Health , a group representing over 800 hospitals, has joined up with IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect network, which utilizes bitcoin in order to assist and vet suppliers during the pandemic.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

“Safety is our top priority, on and off the mountain, and Square knows this and aligns with POWDR’s Operation Stay Safe, the enhanced POWDR mountain experience that prioritizes the well-being of our staff, guests and community in the midst of the pandemic.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

These transformational shifts are, in turn, affecting how quick-service restaurants (QSRs) engage customers as the health crisis limits their in-person dining offerings and forces them to fast-track planned digital innovations. For more on these and other stories, check out the Trackers News & Trends section.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

It will also enable me to devote time to policy and activities addressing the immediate and long-term threats to health and health systems from COVID-19.”. Bloomberg News reported there’s little public evidence of the ambitious ideas the initial rollout seemed to promise.

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Future CFO

MAY 28, 2020

As organisations contemplate the return to their workplaces and a new normal, leaders need to keep top of mind the mental health of employees as they transition to new ways of working amid a period of heightened fear and uncertainty, said Mercer recently. Lead with empathy. Align benefits with needs. Train managers.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2020

Providers are also attempting to find ways to speed up the disbursements process to both doctors and to patients expecting funds from health claims. Providers must therefore remain on top of new needs to ensure they are still serving their patients with the speed they are expecting.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, JD.com saw its Q3 2020 net revenues increase to $25.7 Finland is advancing with legislation that would allow individuals to modify their personal identity codes in some cases after a cyberattack that exposed patients’ mental health records in October. JD.com Touts $25.7B

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

Chain Store Age (CSA), a New Jersey-based provider of retail news and analysis, reported that Walmart’s March sales were up 21 percent from February. One week ago, Walmart announced that as a result of the public health impact from the outbreak, its annual shareholders’ meeting set for June 3 will be conducted virtually.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

Wearable activity trackers, for their part, have become more popular with consumers aiming to monitor their physical activity as well as other health data. The news also comes as consumers are making resolutions for 2020. In separate news, reports surfaced in early November that Google reached a definitive agreement to acquire Fitbit.

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Marketing 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

Wearable activity trackers, for their part, have become more popular with consumers aiming to monitor their physical activity as well as other health data. The news also comes as consumers are making resolutions for 2020. In separate news, reports surfaced in early November that Google reached a definitive agreement to acquire Fitbit.

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Marketing 52

PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

Instead, he told a news conference that the state will issue new guidance for California food and dining establishments on Thursday (May 7). California State Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell added that she understands that business owners and consumers “look forward to us sharing guidance and data on when [restaurants] can reopen.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

Facebook’s Head of Health Kang-Xing Jin said in a blog post that Facebook is also supporting COVID-19 fact-checkers with a $1 million grant , in partnership with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). The Facebook Journalism Project is also offering $1 million in grants to news organizations covering COVID-19 in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives on open banking adoption, subscription features, and news that Wirecard North America Inc. The pandemic has topped 10 million cases, with approximately 500,000 deaths.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Add in a drought of live performances due to coronavirus restrictions and health concerns and the market for digital content has exploded this year. Top-ranked Spotify is leading the space, with 286 million monthly active users — half of which pay at least $99 per year for ad-free premium listening — and a $62 billion market value.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Chief financial officers (CFOs) taking part in The CFO Survey by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta are "reasonably optimistic about 2021," one of the study's leaders said in a news release. 11, according to the news release. The CFO Survey data was gathered Nov.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2019

In the era of streaming entertainment and online news, the number of companies providing digital platforms for content is on the rise. And OTT services are offering consumers new ways to pay: In December, for instance, news surfaced that Hulu and Venmo linked up to provide Venmo’s payment services to the streaming platform.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

In today’s top news, Walmart acquired health services tech startup CareZone for $200 million, and Grab will lay off more than 300 employees. Walmart Boosts Digital Health, Wellness Capabilities With CareZone Buy. Plus, WhatsApp launched digital payments features for its app in Brazil.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2020

The news came in an announcement that the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce were setting new dates for all occasions connected with the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival.

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VCFO

JUNE 19, 2023

Here’s how to make that happen: Ensure Leadership Presence and Engagement Culture starts at the top. Do we have the right “health and welfare” programs in place for manufacturing employees? Programs could include offering onsite health fairs, blood pressure checks or similar health screens where access to medical care may be a concern.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

In today’s top news, President Biden is expected to pick Michael Barr to head the OCC, and Janet Yellen, Biden’s pick for Treasury Secretary, is expected to take a hard stance toward crypto. Dominick Colabella, CEO of Rectangle Health, told Karen Webster a drop in elective procedures has even put large hospitals at a financial risk.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2020

The PYMNTS Weekender is here to catch you up on the latest payments and commerce news. Uber Health’s Push To Close Prescription Deliveries Last Mile. Uber Health made big news this past week with the announcement that it was scaling up its delivery services to include pharmaceutical products in some locales.

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Retail Planning Pharmaceutical eCommerce 83

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

News publications are among those that have been enjoying robust international growth due in no small part to their digital subscription services,” according to PYMNTS’ latest Cross-Border Merchant Friction Index , done in partnership with FastSpring. Top 20 merchants also support more language options and accept more payment methods.”.

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