Connected Economy

Connected Economy
The Most Digitally Active Consumers Are Also Those Who Most Want A Super App
March 30, 2022

The Pacific and South Atlantic regions of the U.S. have the highest levels of digital engagement as well as the highest levels of interest in a “super app” — a tool for integrating all aspects of their digital lives into a single, central location. Get...

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Tungsten Holds Secret Grip on Smartphone Manufacturers, Connected Economy
March 30, 2022

Tungsten is a key raw material of the connected economy. This metal is an integral part of semiconductors, batteries, the vibrators in phones and the electrical circuit boards for the screens in phones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Facebook Previews Messenger Payment Shortcut
March 29, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Facebook says a quick payment feature is among the new shortcuts for Messenger, while Sony gets ready to debut its PlayStation subscription service. Plus, Citizens Bank allows companies to give employees early access to their paychecks, and Visa and i2C...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Wells Fargo Builds Credit Offerings With Bilt
March 28, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Wells Fargo launches a partnership with real estate startup Bilt, while UPS begins collaborating with eCommerce company ESW. Plus, New Zealand’s Thorn Group merges with the auto dealership software provider Limelight, and Elastic Path unveils its new “composable commerce” tool....

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CE100™ Index Lags Rebound in Broader Markets
March 28, 2022

There was not much movement in the CE100™ Index this past week. The rather muted downdraft — 30 basis points — trailed the broader indices, where the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained about 1.9%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq measure was up 2.2%. Get the Full...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves
March 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Netflix adds game developer Boss Fight Entertainment to its creative team, while Sony prepares to debut its subscription video game service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Unveils New Medical Appointment Tool
March 24, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google’s annual Check Up event showcases a new tool designed to make scheduling doctors’ appointments easier. 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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Online Sellers Needing Capital Turn to FinTech Lenders Who Know the Terrain
March 24, 2022

Think back not too many years ago to when thousands of people were becoming online sellers, opening storefronts with online marketplaces and seeking growth capital from their trusted bank — only to leave empty-handed because banks, big and small, smelled risk and uncertainty. Get the...

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Report: Digital Engagement Across US Is a Regional Affair — and the West Coast Leads
March 24, 2022

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