Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Big Tech Drags CE 100 4.3% Lower Amid September’s Rocky Start  
September 09, 2024

The holiday-shortened week was action-packed, at least in terms of market volatility, and for the CE 100 Index the overarching theme might be summed up with the phrase “look out below.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mangomint Raises $35 Million and Debuts Spa-Salon Automation Tool
September 08, 2024

 Salon/spa software provider Mangomint has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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BNPL Firms Save the Day as CE 100 Breaks Even for Week
September 02, 2024

It doesn’t have a dedicated heading in the Connected Economy, but the Buy Now, Pay Later sector of the “pay and get paid” pillar tore up the track last week. Solid Q2 earnings performances from Affirm and Sezzle led the CE 100 to a flat...

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How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
September 02, 2024

The travel industry, long defined by in-person transactions and physical tickets, is gradually moving toward digitalization. However, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “How The World Does Digital: A Global Benchmark Of Consumer Digital Transformation,” that transition is lagging compared to other sectors. Get the...

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Strong Earnings and Peloton Recovery Spark CE 100 2.6% Bump
August 26, 2024

The tail end of Q2 earnings were good to several companies on the CE 100 this week. The Index ended the week of August 23 up 2.6%, led by the “Live” pillar up 3.7% and “Bank” at 2.7%. Many companies posted positive gains for the...

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Do GM Layoffs Signal a Speed Bump for Connected Cars?
August 20, 2024

Layoffs signal that a company is changing strategies, pulling back … maybe the market demand is not there that had been anticipated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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CE 100 Index Surges 4.7% as Vroom Steers Toward Double-Digit Growth
August 19, 2024

Earnings were everywhere this past week, propelling the CE 100 Index 4.7% higher, and any losses seen among our names were negligible.  In fact, most of those declining stocks slipped less than 1%, except Tencent, which was down double digits. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Why Location Is Personalization’s Superpower for Merchants
August 16, 2024

In the current business landscape, consumers crave personalized experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt: Successful Startups Work in Offices
August 14, 2024

Former Google CEO and Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt is reportedly not a fan of remote work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...