Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Apple Pay Signals New Era at Cash Register

The swift reaction by companies in the weeks since Apple Pay was unveiled makes clear that how we normally pay for goods and services is ripe for transformation.








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Cross Purposes: Now as Provocateur, Summers Says Treasury Undermined Fed

In a paper, Mr. Summers and three co-authors argued that the lack of cooperation had slowed growth and left more Americans jobless.


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DealBook: Lawyer Tries to Paint a Fed in Discord in A.I.G. Bailout

David Boies, the plaintiff’s star lawyer, sought to paint the rescue as one that was filled with second-guessing on the part of the government.








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DealBook: Even a Stand-Alone PayPal Has Far to Go to Topple the Old Payment Order

The traditional payment system is cumbersome and expensive, but PayPal’s numbers suggest the old order is far from done.


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DealBook: Critical Time for Pimco, as Pensions Consider Removing Funds in Wake of Bill Gross Departure

The next few days and weeks could be critical for the bond giant as it tries to stem a wave of money flowing out after the abrupt departure of its co-founder.


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Apple Pay Signals New Era at Cash Register

The swift reaction by companies in the weeks since Apple Pay was unveiled makes clear that how we normally pay for goods and services is ripe for transformation.


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Bits Blog: Readers Debate Online Piracy and the Future of Digital Entertainment

Among the questions raised: Does the entertainment industry need to change its business model to address the reality of illegal streaming?








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‘Twilight’ Will Be Revived via Short Films on Facebook

Five aspiring female directors will be chosen to make short films based on “Twilight” characters which will be shown exclusively on Facebook next year.








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Advertising: Advertising Week: Marketers Are Urged to Become Fearless

An executive of Mondelez International, which ran a spot featuring nontraditional families, said, “Being fearless is the only answer right now.”








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