Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Gaming and Entertainment Options Forge New Roads for Connected Cars
February 21, 2024

In today’s dynamic digital landscape, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers are constantly exploring fresh ways to leverage advanced technologies to enhance the in-car experience for drivers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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CE 100 Index Slips 0.5% as Porch’s 33% Rally Is Offset by Fastly’s Slide
February 19, 2024

The end of earning season is in sight — the last slew of reports will appear through the next few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Mastercard Says Click to Pay Is Primed for Growth as Merchants Focus on Conversion
February 16, 2024

Nearly five years after Click to Pay was introduced (initially as Secure Remote Commerce), Jennifer Marriner, EVP, Global Acceptance Solutions at Mastercard, told Karen Webster, “The actual use cases are much broader than we ever might have envisioned,” spanning consumer facing and B2B transactions. Get...

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CE 100 Gains 1.9% as XPO and Adyen Surge on Earnings but Snap Plunges
February 12, 2024

Earnings season winds on, and earnings season dictates — at least for now — how the stocks move. 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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How Digital Tools and BNPL Are Paving New Roads to Affordable Car Repairs
February 07, 2024

Most people can relate: Your car breaks down unexpectedly, and the repair bill throws your budget off track.  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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Connected Economy’s Evolution Is Hindered by ‘Balkanization’ of Payment Providers, Says Thredd’s McCarthy
February 07, 2024

There’s been no shortage of ideas and attempts by businesses to make payments a part of their strategic roadmap, Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd, told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster. 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 Index Gains 0.3% as Meta Soars 20% Post-Earnings
February 05, 2024

Meta dominated the CE 100 Index’s earnings-related news this week, soaring on commentary that users are engaging more often with its app. 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 Advances 1.5% as Netflix Surges on Subscriber Gains
January 29, 2024

The earnings roll in, and the stocks gyrate — a roller coaster that happens every three months. 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...

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Flutter Soars, iRobot Crashes on Amazon Deal Doubt as CE 100 Index Dips 0.6%
January 22, 2024

The CE 100 Index lost 0.6% as gains from the Have Fun segment were blunted by double-digit plunges from the likes of iRobot — where concerns over the firm’s takeover by Amazon (and possible derailment) sent investors fleeing.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...