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Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.5% as Fed Cuts Cheer Investors
September 20, 2024

Stocks had a historic week, as the Dow hit new highs and the Fed made a bit of history of its own — and the FinTech IPO Index soared 4.5%, buoyed by the platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
Klarna’s AI Assistant Now Offers Chat-Based Shopping Experience
September 19, 2024

Klarna has added a chat-based shopping experience to its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to help consumers shop. 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...

Retail
Nike CEO John Donahoe to Retire, Succeeded by Longtime Executive Elliott Hill
September 19, 2024

The Nike board of directors has announced a leadership transition that will see Elliott Hill, the company’s former president for consumer and marketplace, who retired in 2020, return to the company as president and CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia AI Platform Aims at Telecom Market
September 19, 2024

Nvidia’s new AI Aerial platform could boost eCommerce and supply chains by transforming cellular networks into smart systems. 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...

Payment Methods
Adyen Offers Cinemark Moviegoers More Payment Options
September 19, 2024

Adyen said in a Thursday (Sept. 19) press release that it is now the official payments platform for theater chain Cinemark. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Embedded AI Could Reshape Commerce With Practical Solutions, Experts Say
September 19, 2024

Forget robot cashiers and drone deliveries. The real artificial intelligence (AI) revolution in retail and logistics is happening behind the scenes, and it’s all about making shopping smoother and shipping brighter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Loyalty & Rewards
Ascenda Adds Uber to Grow Rewards Network
September 19, 2024

Rewards network Ascenda says it is getting bigger with the help of Uber. 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....

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Realizing Operational Certainty Through Payments Innovation
September 19, 2024

The B2B landscape is full of what buyers and suppliers don’t know. 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...

Investments
Capmont Launches $111 Million Fund for B2B Tech Startups
September 19, 2024

Munich-based venture capital (VC) firm Capmont Technology has reportedly launched a $111 million fund. 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...