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Schwab Survey: Trader Sentiment Turns Bearish for the Fourth Quarter, but Remains More Bullish Compared to a Year Ago

Sentiment among traders has turned bearish, but is still more bullish than it was this time last year, according to the latest Charles Schwab Trader Sentiment Survey, a quarterly study that explores the outlooks, expectations, and perspectives of traders at…

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Mastercard SpendingPulse: Canadian Consumers are expected to prioritize brick-and-mortar shopping this holiday season

This holiday season, from November 1 to December 24, Canadian in-store sales are expected to increase 2.8% year-over-year (YoY), according to Mastercard SpendingPulse™.  Coming off a strong post-Covid holiday season in 2022, consumer spending is expected to remain resilient this year.…

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Mastercard partners with Live Nation to offer exclusive live music benefits and experiences for cardholders around the world

Mastercard today announces its multi-year partnership with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, acknowledging the significant role music plays in people’s lives. Music is a universal passion, with 78% of global live concert goers viewing music as a fundamental…

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As Part of $100 Million Investment in Rural Communities, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Launches in Arkansas

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses today announced it has expanded its $100 million Investment in Rural Communities initiative to Arkansas and is making a $20 million commitment to community development financial institution (CFDI) Hope Enterprise Corporation to foster job creation and help…

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Fixated on Fixed Income: Millennial ETF Investors Stand out From the Pack for Their Interest, Intentions and Investments in Fixed Income ETFs

Fixed income has been in focus this year and surprisingly, Millennial ETF investors are gravitating toward this asset class more than their older peers, according to the 2023 edition of “ETFs and Beyond,” an annual study by Schwab Asset Management™.…

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Mastercard elevates Priceless experiences at reimagined “Mastercard Midnight Theatre” multisensory performance venue in NYC

This fall, Mastercard is expanding its presence at the cutting-edge Midnight Theatre in New York City. Visitors will enjoy new multisensory offerings, special events, discounts and experiences created exclusively for Mastercard cardholders, as well as a new name on the…

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Mastercard targets ‘friendly’ fraud to protect small businesses and merchants

Mastercard has announced its First-Party Trust program, with AI-powered insights, to combat the surging trend in first-party or ‘friendly’ fraud, where genuine transactions are mistakenly or intentionally challenged by cardholders. The program has been developed in collaboration with industry groups…

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