Connected Economy

Connected Economy
How the Fortunes of the Fortune 500 Have Changed Since 1996
August 07, 2023

The 69th annual Fortune 500 list was published earlier this summer, and most people paid it little mind. What was once considered a coveted benchmark for “making it” is now just another list of companies ranked by reported annual revenues. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Jerry CEO: $110M Funding Forges Road Ahead for Automotive Super App
August 07, 2023

The pain points and frustrations of vehicle ownership are many. 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 Slips 2.6% as Block and PayPal Drop Double Digits 
August 07, 2023

Earnings were everywhere this past week. 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, you agree to...

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FCC Offers Broadband Subsidies to Narrow ‘Digital Divide’
August 06, 2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says it wants to make broadband service more affordable. 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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Airbnb Finds ‘Jobs Via Laptop’ Enabling Long-Term Rentals
August 04, 2023

The shift to remote work during the pandemic still drives changes in the travel and hospitality industries. 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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Will CBDCs Be a Game-Changer for Cross-Border Remittances?
August 04, 2023

Cross-border remittances — where hundreds of billions of dollars flow internationally, typically as individuals send money home to friends and family — may be ripe for a digital makeover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Alphabet Reduces Stakes in Robinhood, Duolingo and 23andMe
August 04, 2023

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has sold off portions of its shares in several publicly traded companies. 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...

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Millennials Lean on BNPL for Essential Goods and Services
August 02, 2023

The short-term, interest-free monthly payments offered by buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans are used more by millennials than other generations, as noted in the recent PYMNTS collaboration with Sezzle, “The Credit Economy: How Younger Consumers Make Credit Decisions.” Over 20% of the surveyed age...

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Data Shows 52% of Gen Z Borrow Money to Make Ends Meet
July 31, 2023

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