Banking names grabbed the bulk of headlines for the CE 100 Index as earnings season officially got underway. The CE 100 Index lost 1.3% through the week. And except for the Work pillar, which was flat, all segments lost ground. The Shop pillar was off...
From smartphones and smartwatches to smart TVs and cars with connected capabilities, consumers’ device portfolio has undergone significant changes over the years, primarily driven by the advancements in technology and the evolving consumer demands in a digitally driven world. According to data from PYMNTS Intelligence,...
The CE 100 Index ended its first full trading week of the fourth quarter down 1%. Six pillars lost ground, and four made slight gains. The best-performing pillar was the “Have Fun” group, which gained 2.1%. In that, Live Nation gained 5.4%. News came this...
It has been reported that by 2010, cable television in the U.S. had sort of hit its stride. Analysts report that 90% of homes with a television had a monthly cable subscription that year, reaching some 105 million homes — most of the population. Hundreds...
In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly seeking connected buying experiences that allow them to multitask and seamlessly make purchases. PYMNTS’ data confirms that to be the case. In “How Connected Devices Enable Multitasking Among Digital-First Consumers,” the latest edition of the “How We Will Pay” series,...
In 2018, writing about the ways in which mobile devices and technology changed the world, PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster noted: “In the three-plus decades since consumers were first introduced to a technology that gave them the power to control when and how they access content, innovators...
The third quarter’s over. And after a week that saw the CE 100 Index gain 0.4%, the year-to-date gains stand at about 19.4% — significant but trailing the NASDAQ benchmark. Earnings season begins two weeks from now and will be among the key determinants as...
A volatile week on Wall Street is bringing the third quarter to a close. And for the FinTech IPO Index, the slight gains of 0.2% came as platforms and international names showed some outsized momentum. Blend stock surged 12.6%. In an announcement, Blend disclosed the...
From smartphones to smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, connected devices have transformed the way consumers multitask in their daily lives. In fact, consumers are using connected devices while engaging in various day-to-day tasks, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or weekend. PYMNTS’ data confirms that...