Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Seeks a Slice of Restaurant Sales
August 15, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Meta hopes to tap into the digital food sale trend with an investment in Singapore’s ordering startup Take App. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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CE100 Index Adds 3.6% as ‘Fun’ Online Betting Names Gain Double Digits
August 15, 2022

Earnings reports are in full swing on Wall Street, and they dictated the way Connected Economy 100 (CE100™) Index names traded this past week. For the most part, that direction was up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Gaming Sales, Engagement Slide as Discretionary Spending Shrinks
August 14, 2022

As gamers return to real-world pursuits and cut spending in the wake of economic woes, gaming companies are in trouble. 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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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple to Step up iPhone Production
August 12, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Apple tells its suppliers to boost production on new iPhones, while also planning to possibly raise the price of the latest models. Plus, retailers are divided on Mastercard’s installment payment program, and the United Kingdom’s Barclaycard teams with communications firm...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Disney Outpaces Netflix in Subscriber Race
August 11, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Disney’s latest earnings report shows it ahead of Netflix in terms of subscribers by just 1 million users. Also, digital eyewear company Warby Parker continues its brick-and-mortar expansion, and Tommy Hilfiger joins forces with resale platform thredUP. Get the Full...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Expanding Palm-Print Payments
August 10, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon is reportedly preparing for the largest ever rollout of its palm print payment technology. 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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Today in the Connected Economy: Twitter Teases Edit Tweet Function
August 09, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Twitter users who sign up for the Twitter Blue subscription plan could gain the ability to edit their tweets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Abercrombie Offers Shoppers a ‘Getaway’
August 08, 2022

Today in the connected economy, clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch tests a new concept store called The Getaway, designed to appeal to younger consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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CE100 Index Gains 5.5% as Vroom Soars 55%, Platforms Gain Steam on Earnings
August 08, 2022

PYMNTS’ Connected Economy™ 100 Index (CE100 Index™) marched upward by 5.5% this past week, continuing a streak that now has extended to three straight weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...