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Retailers worried about e-commerce fraud

Bloomberg Retailers are so worried about fraudulent purchases online, many say they’re rejecting legitimate transactions out of fear that they may be fake. Sixty-seven percent of retailers have online security measures that are quick to cancel any transaction that raises suspicion, according to a survey by Experian, a global information-services company. When gauging all businesses that figure rises to 71 ...

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Airbus’ superjumbo finds new life on Malaysia Air pilgrim trips

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Bloomberg Malaysia Airlines Bhd.’s Airbus SE A380s are flying full on trial services taking Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, prompting the carrier to say it will establish the operation as a new division as early as the end of this year. The Asian company has been using two of its six A380s to transport people headed to Mecca for the ...

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United’s growth plan sparks new faceoff with Wall Street

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Bloomberg United Continental Holdings Inc.’s plan to grow its way to better profits led to another rocky encounter with Wall Street. At a presentation in New York, President Scott Kirby said an accelerated expansion would pay off in the long term by boosting market share at United’s major hubs in Chicago, Houston and Denver. He and Chief Executive Officer Oscar ...

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