Connected Economy

Connected Economy
CE 100 Index Slips 1.1% as MongoDB Shares Slide After Earnings
June 03, 2024

The CE 100 Index slipped 1.1%, as AI names were – to put it mildly – volatile in the wake of earnings reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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CE 100 Index Loses 2.4% as Peloton Offsets Chipmaker Momentum
May 27, 2024

Coming into the holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index lost 2.4%.  All pillars posted declines for the week that ended May 24. 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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Dating Apps Try to Woo Gen Z Women Amid Threats and Scams
May 26, 2024

Dating apps have reportedly begun considering new features as younger women sour on their services. 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,...

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Some Consumers Have Ditched Their Smartphones Since the Pandemic Peak
May 22, 2024

Perhaps burnt out on digital connectivity in the time since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, the share of consumers who own smartphones has actually dipped in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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CE 100 Up 1.6%, Led by Tencent’s Rally After Earnings
May 20, 2024

The CE 100 Index gathered 1.6% in a week that saw nine of the 10 pillars gain ground. 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...

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Open-Loop Payments Help Advance Smart City Innovation
May 14, 2024

The concept of the connected commuter is gaining momentum, driven by the increasing reliance on digital solutions for travel and commuting needs. 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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Sezzle’s Surge Leads 1.7% Gain for CE 100 Index
May 13, 2024

The CE 100 Index was up 1.7% through the past week, and earnings were the dominant theme across all pillars.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Aggregators Supercharge Food Industries’ Digital Transformation in Connected Economy
May 08, 2024

The connected economy is making strides via a partnership between Uber Eats and Instacart. 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...

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CE 100 Index Rises 0.7% as Earnings Drive Lifestyle Categories
May 06, 2024

The CE 100 Index gained 0.7%, buoyed by continued earnings reports that boosted the fortunes of the Shop and Live pillars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...