Square loses key executive to Visa amid payments upheaval
Visa said Friday that Square’s Mary Kay Bowman will join the San Francisco-based card giant as head of seller solutions, working on new services to “transform the payment experience.†That’s a fancy way of saying the payments industry is bein.....»»
Newsom promises additional $600 stimulus checks and $5 billion toward rental assistance
The proposal to deliver $8 billion in new cash payments to millions of Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic is part of a $100-billion state budget that has swelled.....»»
Newsom promises additional $600 stimulus checks and $5 billion towards rental assistance
The proposal to deliver $8 billion in new cash payments to millions of Californians amid the COVID-19 pandemic is part of a $100-billion state budget that has swelled.....»»
: Burger wars? Wendy’s is back in the U.K. after 20 years, ready to take on McDonald’s and Burger King
U.S. fast food chain Wendy’s, famous for its square burgers, is planning to return to the U.K. for the first time in more than two decades, amid a boom in fast food during the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
: Square officially puts Jay-Z on board of directors after Tidal deal closes
Square Inc. disclosed late Friday that it has officially added Shawn Carter as a board member of the credit-card payments processing company after closing a deal with the music-streaming service Tidal......»»
Earnings Results: Square crushes earnings expectations as bitcoin boom continues
Square once again saw booming use of the bitcoin-trading functions within its Cash App, helping the payments company easily exceed expectations for its first quarter......»»
Cathie Wood Sells Another $35.7M Worth Of Square Stock And Loads Up $25.8M In Coinbase
Cathie Wood-led Ark Investment Management sold another 140,682 shares of the payments company Square Inc (NYSE: SQ), estimated to be worth $35.7 million as of Tuesday's close, as it looks to rebalance its portfolio. read more.....»»
Visa reports Q2 payments volume up 11%
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Merrill Lynch Greensboro market executive Charles Brinkman details local firm"s growth amid pandemic
Brinkman cited North Carolina’s emergence as one of the top states for newcomers, having the ninth highest inbound movement according to United Van Lines' annual study on migrant patterns in America, as one of the primary reasons for his positive outlook......»»
Bitcoin tumbles 5% from record highs amid Turkey"s crypto-payments ban starting April 30
Cryptocurrencies have picked up steam in Turkey as investors sought various hedges against the unstable lira. .....»»
Kansas City Southern profit, revenue miss expectations amid "unique and challenging events"
Shares of Kansas City Southern tacked on 0.1% in premarket trading, after the rail road operator reported a first-quarter profit and revenue miss, with Chief Executive Patrick Ottensmeyer citing "several unique and challenging events," but.....»»
GameStop CEO Forfeits $98M Worth Of Shares For Not Meeting "Stated Performance Target" Amid Rumors Of Ousting
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) Chief Executive Officer George Sherman, who is facing a potential ouster, has forfeited shares worth almost $98 million after he failed to meet his “stated performance target.” read more.....»»
"Halftime Report" Traders Advise Viewers On Barrick Gold, Visa And Rocket Companies
On CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report," Sarat Sethi said he likes Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) and all the payments companies. read more.....»»
Cryptos: Bitcoin knocking on door of $60,000 again on news from PayPal, Visa and Dapper Labs
Greater adoption of crypto assets by payments companies recently may be helping to support a surge in bitcoin prices toward an all-time high......»»
‘Recasting’ is another way, besides refinancing, to save money on your mortgage
TOWN SQUARE | Typically homeowners pay a lump sum to reduce their loan balance when they ask their lender to recast the loan. The monthly payments are recalculated based on the new lower balance, which shrinks the payments......»»
Visa names new chief diversity officer and elevates the job to its executive committee
Visa has named a new chief diversity officer and head of corporate social responsibility, who will join its executive committee and report directly to Chairman and CEO Al Kelly. Michelle Gethers-Clark, previously president & CEO of the United W.....»»
Gold mining executive buys Miami Beach mansion for $10M (Photos)
Ari B. Sussman, the former CEO of Toronto-based Continental Gold, and wife Laurel Sussman purchased a mansion on Sunset Islands in Miami Beach for $10.2 million. The 2201 Sunset Trust, with attorney Mark Bryn as trustee, sold the 6,673-square-fo.....»»
From the Editor: A pessimist loses his wallet
“Amid the roughest stretch this country has endured in decades, someone went out of their way to do something awesome for a stranger.”.....»»
Dallas company raises $10M, eyes expansion amid growth
A cybersecurity company attracted fresh funding after landing backing last year. Cyber Defense Labs in Dallas raised $10 million this year with additional funding expected, according to Katy Montgomery, executive vice president for corporate a.....»»
Pandora, Bank of America mulling office moves amid saturated sublease market
New data shows offices have already offered up close to 500,000 square feet for sublease in the central business district and Baltimore's suburbs......»»
Square And Etsy Have What It Takes To Thrive Even More In The New Normal
Over the past decade, e-commerce and digital payments have changed how the world works. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the online shift and made sure they won't lose momentum over the following decade. read more.....»»