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Retail
Luxury Sector Turns to Wealthy Americans to Boost Business
January 25, 2026

Luxury goods makers are reportedly hoping wealthy American shoppers can buoy their business in 2026. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Demand Leads to Boom in Memory and Storage Stocks
January 25, 2026

AI-driven chip demand has fueled a surge in memory and computer storage stocks. 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....

Retail
Retail Openings Projected to Increase in 2026 After Slow 2025
January 25, 2026

When it comes to retail store openings, 2026 could be a mixed bag. 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....

Delivery
Uber and DoorDash Lose Bid to Quash NYC Tipping Law
January 25, 2026

Delivery companies have reportedly lost their bid to halt New York City’s new tipping law. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Federal Healthcare Agencies Prepare for Agentic AI
January 23, 2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is seeking proposals for a multiyear initiative to spur the development and approval of agentic artificial intelligence systems capable of performing clinical tasks previously limited to clinicians. Get the Full...

Artificial Intelligence
KeyBank Taps $100 Million Increase in Technology Spend
January 23, 2026

Banks are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to cut costs and improve customer service, with savings showing up most clearly in call center operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

IPO
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Plans US IPO
January 23, 2026

Ledger, a French company that makes hardware designed to securely store cryptocurrency, reportedly plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
Citigroup to Lay Off Managing Directors and Senior Employees in March
January 23, 2026

Citigroup reportedly plans to lay off an unspecified number of employees in March after cutting about 1,000 jobs this month. 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...

Banking
Affirm Applies to Establish Industrial Loan Charter
January 23, 2026

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm aims to establish a bank subsidiary called Affirm Bank. 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...