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Sabtu, 03 Desember 2016

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Unemployment Hits New Lows, But...

Friday's jobs report had a major surprise with a huge drop in the unemployment rate to 4.6%, the lowest rate since August 2007.

And yet, those who are unemployed are still suffering dramatically.

For starters, those who are in that 4.6% have typically been unemployed for quite some time, as the average length of unemployment as of November was 26.3 weeks.

And the percentage of workers who have been out of a job for six months or more is 24.8% of all unemployed.

Business Insider's Bob Bryan has the full story.

 
Research in Focus
The App Engagement Report

In this report, we explore the current state of the app market, the issues around engaging consumers, and the tools at a publisher's disposal. We then identify best practices for the implementation of some app engagement tools, and present the pitfalls that some publishers fall into in this pursuit.

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The Chatbot Monetization Report

In this report, we investigate how brands can monetize their chatbots by tailoring existing models. We also explore various ways chatbots can be used to cut businesses' operational costs. And finally, we highlight the slew of barriers that brands need to overcome in order to tap into the potentially lucrative market.

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The Fintech Ecosystem Report

In this report, we explain the new fintech landscape, identify the ripest areas for disruption, and highlight some of the most exciting new companies.

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Briefing Highlights

This 'NSA-Proof' Email Service Offers Limited Lifetime Accounts

"NSA-proof" email service ProtonMail made 50 of its lifetime accounts available over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as interest in online security heightens. Read More »

 

Bed Bath & Beyond Forges Ahead Into E-Commerce

Bed Bath & Beyond is furthering its foray into the e-commerce space with the recent acquisition of PersonalizationMall.com for $190 million. Read More »

 

54% of Incumbents Say Fintech Partnerships Boost Revenue

The growing number of partnerships between fintechs and legacy players suggests that incumbents believe there are benefits to working with new market entrants. Read More »

 

Blockchain and IoT Devices Could Change Supply Chain

A number of companies are rolling out new technology solutions that pair blockchain with connected sensors to provide history, visibility, and security into their supply chains. Read More »

 

American Express Increases Its Late Fees

American Express will be the first major credit card issuer to raise its late payment fees under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's updated allowable limit. Read More »

 

How a Robot Inspects The World's Largest Machine

The Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest particle accelerator, uses a robot called the Train Inspection Monorail (TIM) for inspection and system monitoring. Read More »

 

Amazon Customer Loyalty Eats Into Competitors

Amazon is tightening its grip on the total US retail market with its shoppers now so loyal that they're less inclined to make purchases from competitors at all. Read More »

 

Uber Wants More User Data

The most recent update to Uber's ride-hailing app allows the platform to track user location data even while the app isn't in use. Read More »

 

Huawei Takes Next Step in Setting 5G Standard

Chinese telecom group Huawei garnered approval for polar coding on Tuesday, which gives it a leg up in its attempt to lead the pack for 5G. Read More »

 

Walmart Is Catching Up to Amazon in Holiday Inventory

Walmart's investment in its holiday inventory could be paying off as the mass merchant is catching up to Amazon when it comes to in-demand items and pricing. Read More »

 
Charts of the Week
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Consumers look for safety and convenience in connected cars
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These are the biggest challenges faced by fintechs
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