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Pensioners could see certain DWP payments stop at this age
People are being reminded that certain benefits will no longer be accessible upon reaching pensionable age. It is essential to recognise that when State Pension payments commence, certain other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) support will…
Stephens Keeps an Equal Weight Rating on Global Payments Inc. (GPN)
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is among the 12 Best Digital Currency and Payments Stocks to Buy Right Now. TheFly stated on January 16, 2026, that Stephens kept its Equal Weight rating. It reduced its price target for Global Payments Inc.
Nxera Pharma to Receive $1.8 Million Milestone Payment from Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 12 February 2026 – Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. (“Nxera” or “the Company”; TSE 4565) today notes that Centessa Pharmaceuticals has achieved an early development milestone associated with…
Kalmar's Board of Directors has decided on share-based payments related to long-term incentive plans
KALMAR CORPORATION, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 12 FEBRUARY 2026, AT 6:00 PM (EET) Kalmar's Board of Directors has decided on share-based payments related to long-term incentive plans The Board of Directors of Kalmar Corporation has decided to convey a…
Global Payments Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of Global Payments Inc. GPN slid 1.45% to $72.22 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX remaining mostly unchanged at 6,941.47 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
China's carmakers cut supplier payment cycles amid Beijing's price war crackdown
Major Chinese carmakers have cut their lengthy supplier payment cycles – previously used to offset costs and stay competitive in the country's vast auto market – from nearly a year to less than 60 days, a government-backed industry…
GMO Payment Gateway 1Q Net Y5.15B Vs Net Y4.56B
GMO Payment Gateway Inc. (3769.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended December 31 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y22.49 bln Y20.30 bln Operating Profit Y8.56 bln Y7.25 bln Pretax Profit Y8.82 bln Y7.59 bln Net Profit Y5.15 bln Y4.56 bln Per share Earnings Y67.87…
SoftBank's Japanese Payment App PayPay Files Publicly for US IPO
SoftBank Group Corp. 's digital payments provider PayPay Corp. has filed publicly for a US IPO, in what could be the biggest ever listing for a Japanese company on a US stock exchange. The firm had a profit of ¥103.3 billion ($676 million) on…
Payment Allegations Against Gaston Co. Sheriff
Over the last two weeks, an accusation made by Gaston County Sheriff candidate Robbie Waldrop on whether current Gaston County Sheriff Chad Hawkins used taxpayer money to pay Endgame Consulting to help himself get reelected, has caused speculations…
Klarna Group plc (KLAR) Launches Rapid Peer-to-Peer Payments in Thirteen European Countries
Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) is among the 12 Best Digital Currency and Payments Stocks to Buy Right Now. TheFly announced on January 14, 2026, that Klarna Group plc (NYSE:KLAR) has enabled instant peer-to-peer payments in 13 European nations. This…
Rachel Reeves announcement as 'loan payments to be reduced'
Rachel Reeves has pledged to reduce repayments on student loans by bringing down inflation, amid widespread concerns over costs. Protesters who gathered outside the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday characterised the Chancellor as a loan shark in…
Gates Foundation says it did not make any payments to Epstein
Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Gates Foundation said on Wednesday it did not make any payments to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or employ him at any time, after the U.S. Department…
Commerce.com targets $347.5M-$369.5M in 2026 revenue as AI-driven commerce and payments expand (NASDAQ:CMRC)
Earnings Call Insights: Commerce.com, Inc. (CMRC) Q4 2025 CEO Christopher Hess stated that 2025 was a pivotal year for Commerce.com with operational improvements and a foundation for sustainable growth. 'We delivered revenue of $342 million, up…
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik defends nearly $700 tooth fairy payment despite criticism from ex
Zayn Malik's tooth fairy is paying premium prices. The former One Direction star revealed the tooth fairy gave his daughter nearly $700 for losing her first tooth, defending his decision to splurge on a childhood milestone. Malik, 33, opened up…
XRPL Payment Volume Hits 773 Million XRP: Whale Movement or New Utility Trend?
Despite XRP's market price still being under pressure, XRP Ledger has seen a dramatic increase in payment activity, with over 773 million XRP moving between accounts in a single day. This has brought attention to on-chain dynamics once again. When…
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