Japan’s FX reserve account logs $31 billion surplus in FY2025

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The bulky card reader that has defined retail payments for decades may soon become less necessary. Apple is betting that its iPhone can take on many of the functions of a traditional point-of-sale terminal with its expanding Tap to Share system, which allows merchants to accept contactless payments without separate POS hardware. The technology depends…

What does it actually take to build a business that can routinely innovate without imploding? Most of what we are taught about traditional, top-down leadership is completely wrong when it comes to driving innovation. True innovation isn’t about having a single visionary leader who commands a room—it’s about creating an environment where a diverse team…

In the face of today’s unsettling world events, increased corporate restructuring and AI disruption, many employees are feeling shaky about their job security, according to a newly released report. Among 2,799 global employees surveyed by talent services firm Morgan McKinley, fewer than half (43%) said they characterized themselves as “secure” or “very secure” in their…

Financial analysts continue to express growing confidence in Robinhood Markets‘ (NASDAQ: HOOD) strategic evolution, with Bernstein recently elevating its outlook on the fintech company’s shares. The firm hiked its 12-month price target for HOOD to $160 from $130 while maintaining an Outperform recommendation. This move underscores expectations that newer revenue streams, particularly in prediction markets…