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CE 100 Index Gains 3.1% as Communications Stock Surge Is Led by Snap 
December 04, 2023

The CE 100 Index gained 3.1% coming off a Thanksgiving holiday-truncated week with vigor as all segments gained 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...

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iRobot’s 36% Leap Leads CE 100 Index Higher in Shortened Holiday Trading
November 27, 2023

The CE 100 Index gained 1.1% in a trading week shortened by the Thanksgiving holiday. 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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Smartphone Sales See First Year-Over-Year Gain in 27 Months
November 22, 2023

The smartphone industry has recorded its first month of year-over-year (YoY) growth in 27 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 daily newsletter,...

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Porch Rally Leads CE 100 Index Higher Again as Q3 Earnings Season Winds Down
November 20, 2023

Headed into a holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index was 4.3% higher as investors snapped up shares and earnings season drew near its close to cap the look back at the September quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Porch Soars, Peloton Sinks and CE 100 Index Barely Budges With 0.4% Gain
November 13, 2023

The CE 100 Index added 0.4% in a wild week where double-digit declines and gains were the norm — earnings season continued to dominate the headlines.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Millennials Check Online Reviews, Gen Zs Turn to Influencers for Restaurant Recommendations
November 13, 2023

In today’s digital age, consumers have access to a wealth of information that helps them make informed decisions, especially when choosing a restaurant. In this context, online reviews and social media platforms have become vital for diners to share their experiences and gather information.  Get...

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Digital Transformation Demands a Different Framework to Sense and Seize New Opportunities
November 06, 2023

Digital transformation has become a buzzword — a worthwhile concept that is difficult to put into practice. 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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CE 100 Index Leaps 7.9%, Led by Shopify’s 32% Post-Earnings Surge
November 06, 2023

The CE 100 Stock Index surged 7.9% as Shopify and Affirm led the way with highflying gains that topped 32%. 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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Flavrs Adds Takeout Shopping and AI-Powered Features to Food App
November 02, 2023

Flavrs has added new features to its app, which pairs cooking videos with recipe data and shopping integration. 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...