Mobile pay hype clashes with consumer reality in retail
Las Vegas coverage shows mobile payments remain underutilized with less than 10 percent of U S consumers paying by phone and only a quarter of retailers offering contactless terminals. Biometric and voice authentication ideas proliferate as companies push offers, loyalty and convenience to finally tip the balance.
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Stocks could slip but not end the bull run
Adam Shell notes the stock market faces potential decline but argues the uptrend may persist. Analysts see limits to gains yet do not predict a decisive crash that would erase 401(k) savings.
Markets calm after gains as earnings, growth keep up
Despite Friday declines, markets show resilience with strong corporate profits and global growth. Analysts say no recession is looming, valuations are not frothy, and a 2018 pullback would be limited unless tax reform falters or rates spike. Investors remain cautiously bullish, eyeing GDP, profits, and Fed moves.
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