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The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-May 19, 2018

By David G. Firestone

Landon Cassill #00 Dari-O Chevy Camaro-Good design scheme, but it could be toned down just a bit. Good color scheme too. All in all, it’s worth a B+.

Jamie McMurray #1 Cessna/Textron Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as Cessna, same A grade.

Aric Almirola #10 Smithfield Prime Ford Fusion-Its a smooth look, the vertical fade works well, and the color scheme is great. I can’t say…

Limitan pagos con tarjeta de débito y el BCRA le echa la culpa culpa a Visa #Visa #BCRA #FirstData #Mediosdepago #Prisma #QR #Transferencias3.0

Tres semanas después de que el BCRA sentara las “bases” del sistema de Transferencia de Crédito 3.0, el mercado de pagos se estremeció después de que se anunciaran los límites de las transacciones procesadas a través de este sistema global con tarjetas de débito Visa. Cuando una persona hace una compra a un comerciante utilizando el sistema QR interoperable aún probado, es probable que deposite…

10 biggest US mergers & acquisitions announced so far in 2019

We are almost half-way into this year and the M&A market has not disappointed. We have seen a few massive deals so far this year, and quite surprisingly, the financial services industry was a major participant. Here are the top 10 biggest US acquisitions that were announced this year.  

10. Newmont Mining/ Goldcorp

Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE: NEM) announced a merger with Canadian counterpart…

First Data Q1 profit jumps 67%, reiterates 2019 outlook

First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC) reported a 67% jump in earnings for the first quarter of 2019 helped by improved operating performance and reduced interest expense. The top line exceeded analysts’ expectations while the bottom line came in line with consensus estimates. The company reiterated its 2019 guidance.

Net income soared by 67% to $169 million and earnings climbed by 64% to $0.17 per…

Fiserv’s $22-bln buyout of First Data will redefine fintech, payment processing

After a year of hectic M&A activity, more US companies are taking the consolidation route to streamline operations and enhance economies of scale. In a sign that the trend is gathering steam, Wall Street has already witnessed some important deals this year. One of them is the coming together of two leading providers of financial technology solutions, in a deal worth $22 billion.

The acquisition…