CrossView Inc., an IBM-validated provider of cross-channel retailing solutions, today announced it has signed a marketing agreement with CyberSource Corporation. CyberSource offers a full range of multi-channel payment management capabilities. CrossView is now providing integration to CyberSource services as part of CrossView's multi-channel retail solutions for the IBM WebSphere environment. Included among the CyberSource capabilities are global payment acceptance and tax calculation services, fraud management services, and payment security services. The integration, available as part of CrossView's Cross-Channel Shopping Solution and CrossView Point of Sale Solution, allows merchants and system integrators to build expanded services on top of the IBM WebSphere Commerce platform, reducing risk and alleviating the need for additional integration while saving time and IT resources. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)

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Reuters - Stocks were little changed on Monday
as rising oil prices stoked fears that corporate profits will
suffer, overshadowing optimism the credit crisis is easing on
news that Washington Mutual Inc was close to securing a $5
billion investment.

PLS Check Cashers announced their agreement to purchase three check cashing stores in Staten Island, NY from MTW Check Cashing Corp. and Staten Island Payment Center (SIPC), owned by David Schwartz. The new Staten Island locations, which were closed briefly prior to the purchase agreement and are now re-opened, are 202 Bay Street, 770 Port Richmond Avenue and 169 Port Richmond Avenue. PLS Co-President Bob Wolfberg looks forward to continued expansion in the New York and New Jersey areas. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)

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Reuters - Advanced Micro Devices Inc
said on Monday it would cut 10 percent of its work
force, or about 1,680 jobs, and gave a first-quarter revenue
estimate below expectations, sending its shares down as much as
5 percent.

Reuters - Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc
said on Monday that first-quarter profit was cut in half from a
year ago, as higher energy costs and a weak dollar offset a
surge in the metal's price.

This year, homeowners across the country will be faced with difficult decisions regarding the possibility of foreclosure. In addition to worrying about mounting bills and credit card debt, they will be facing the negative financial effects of foreclosing on their mortgages. However, now thanks to the launch of an innovative online community, HomeLeafs.com, the possibility of preventing foreclosure may become a reality. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)

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The U.S. economic climate is causing buyers across many market segments to take a more cautious approach toward acquisition opportunities, but the size and number of mergers and acquisitions in the debt collection / accounts receivable management (ARM) industry is consistent with last year's results to date, according to Kaulkin Ginsberg, the industry's leading M&A and strategic advisory firm. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)

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Transcard announces the launch of Transcard Green, a division that supports the development, education, and promotion of environmentally sensitive projects in the pre-paid space. As part of this initiative, Transcard will honor Earth Day 2008 by donating 100% of the transaction fees on April 22, 2008 to charities involved in preserving and restoring the Amazon Rain Forest. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)

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With the broad range of lending options now available on the market finding the best secured loan has become a somewhat more complicated affair. It is good to know however that one company, Loans UK Online, (www.loansukonline.co.uk), has made the process a whole lot easier for borrowers with their newly re-vamped and very user friendly website being launched this week. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)

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California-based Nationwide Construction Loans Inc. has recently enhanced its popular construction loan Websites to provide users with more capabilities, value and other benefits. The upgrades give users access to a variety of interactive features, comprehensive construction loan information and lenders nationwide. (PRWeb Apr 7, 2008)

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