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WASHINGTON — Republicans had a big night on Tuesday, capturing not just the White House, but staving off a challenge to their control of the Senate, which will likely deliver the gavel of the banking panel to Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, next year.

New research finds that many credit card users continue to pay only the minimum required each month, in spite of government-mandated disclosures designed to encourage them to get out of debt sooner.

Santander Consumer Holdings USA in Dallas on Wednesday reported lower quarterly profits due to ongoing issues associated with its discontinued personal loan business.

The information you need to start your day, including top headlines from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Apple plays Apple Pay hardball with big Australian banks and cuts a deal with smaller banks; a British startup combines small biz and personal finance in one app; Overstock bets on blockchain.

A look at the outcome of the most important races for the financial services industry.

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A look at the outcome of the most important races for the financial services industry.

Breaking News This Morning ...Trump triumphs: Global financial markets dropped sharply in the initial reaction to Donald Trump's unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential race. Stocks in Asia and Europe dropped sharply, bond prices fell and the Mexican peso plunged, but gold prices jumped higher. The Republicans held onto their control of both houses of Congress. Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times

An index to SourceMedia's comprehensive election analysis for professionals in financial services, healthcare and technology. With coverage of more than 50 contests and ballot initiatives

Donald Trump's stunning upset in the presidential race on Tuesday is likely to embolden his followers to push for changes to Internet law that could significantly alter how financial technology is conceived, built and delivered to market.