Demand for workers with artificial intelligence skills was a boon for Fiverr in the second quarter, according to a Wednesday (July 30) earnings press release. Fiverr saw a nearly 15% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven in part by what the freelancer platform called a “surging...
Starbucks plans to enhance its mobile app, its mobile order-and-pay offering, and its rewards program in 2026 as it continues its “Back to Starbucks” plan for revitalizing the coffeehouse brand. Company executives said this during a Tuesday (July 29) earnings call in which they reported...
At a time when economic indicators offer a mixed picture, one constant tends to remain: the simple, unavoidable, fact of payments as a lever for commerce. That was the theme Visa executives shared with investors during Tuesday’s (July 29) third quarter 2025 earnings call, with...
Consumer packaged goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) is raising prices amid growing consumer caution. The company released earnings Tuesday (July 29) showing a 2% increase in net sales, while also introducing guidance for its next fiscal year included a $1 billion hit based on projections of higher costs...
PayPal Holdings Inc. used its Q2 earnings call to talk less about inflation or consumer spending softness and more about the tactics it says will secure its place at the virtual and in-store cash register. Chief Executive Alex Chriss laid out a five-point plan — digital...
FinTechs are maturing, evolving and consolidating, creating new growth opportunities. While headlines can often spotlight layoffs and down rounds, SoFi’s second-quarter 2025 earnings call Tuesday (July 29) saw executives share a different story with investors, one not only showcasing a company firing on all cylinders,...
As small businesses navigate an uncertain macro environment, they’re turning to nonbank lenders to gain access to capital. FinTech Enova on Thursday (July 24) reported earnings indicating that consumers, too, particularly those in the non-prime designations, are moving to the platform model for funds. At...
Luxury retailer LVMH on Thursday (July 24) reported a decline in overall business performance in the first half of the year, mainly due to weakness in Asia. Earnings fell 22% from a year ago. The French conglomerate cited macroeconomic factors such as currency fluctuations, decreased...
An uncertain trade environment impacted Mattel’s sales in the U.S. in the second quarter, executives said Wednesday (July 23). The toy and family entertainment company saw a 16% year-over-year drop in sales in North America, partially offset by a 7% increase in its international business, according...