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Data Dive, Columbus Edition: Square, PayPal And One Brave Bank Teller

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Today is Columbus Day, a celebration of Christopher Columbus’ “discovery” of Americas 526 years ago. First, Christopher Columbus never actually set foot in North America, so he discovered an America, not the America. In fact, much of what one learned in elementary school about Columbus is a little bit off.

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Big Lots Q3 Earnings Break Records, Blow Past Forecasts

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The Columbus, Ohio-based chain has beat revenue forecasts three times over the last four quarters. Discount retailer Big Lots reported a third-quarter profit of $29.9 million on $1.38 billion in revenue, surpassing Wall Street’s forecasts. The average revenue estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was $1.38

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Big Lots' Quarter-To-Date Comp Sales Rise Approximately 7.5 Pct

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Columbus, Ohio-based Big Lots runs more than 1,400 retail locations in 47 states, according to the announcement. Big Lots has roughly $344 million left with a $500 million share repurchase authorization that its board green lighted in August of last year. The news comes as Big Lots reported a Q3 profit of $29.9 million on $1.38

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Stress testing revisited to avert risk and improve risk ratings

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As CEIS Review Managing Director of Special Projects Elizabeth Williams explains: “Stress testing should help management identify pockets of the portfolio that may be vulnerable to changes in short-term interest rates or deteriorating real estate market conditions.

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Analyst Insights: Two Banks that Deliver to Shareholders

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billion bank from Columbus, OH are very valuable. 2/25 Past actions/decisions give the best insights into a management team's acumen, capabilities, willpower, and its pursuit of excellence.effort lol. Entered Indianapolis on 5/2021, a top 2 Midwest market with Columbus, another market $CFBK is in. QCRH), an $8.5 CFBK) a $2.1

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Huntington Now Offers Real-Time Payments For Consumers, SMBs

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Through using the RTP network, the Columbus, Ohio-based company will be able to offer receipts and better communication options for payers and payees, including messaging, for both consumer and business customers, the release states.

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Connected Cars Hitch A Ride On Smart City Spending

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Two years ago, Columbus, Ohio won a $40 million grant from the U.S. The data collected by the system, along with the communication technology, will enable such traffic signal prioritization, the distribution of emergency brake warnings and other road management tasks.

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