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Levchin Touts ‘Network Effects’ as Affirm Card Volumes Surge 135%
November 06, 2025

Affirm opened fiscal 2026 with a first quarter marked by record volumes, profitable growth and an extended partnership with Amazon, which has now been given an additional five years (to January 2031). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Expedia Posts Record Quarter Fueled by AI and B2B Growth
November 06, 2025

Expedia Group said its third-quarter results topped expectations as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and partner connectivity helped the company capture growing global demand for travel. The results marked the strongest momentum in more than three years and prompted management to raise full-year guidance. CEO Ariane Gorin told...

Partnerships
Bilt and Rakuten Integrate Rewards Programs
November 06, 2025

Bilt, a loyalty program for renters, and Rakuten, a shopping platform, have integrated their rewards programs. 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...

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Priority Sees Pullback in Consumer Spending for Restaurants and Construction
November 06, 2025

Priority Technology Holdings saw slower growth in its Merchant Solutions segment in the third quarter as macroeconomic factors impacted restaurants, construction and wholesale trade, executives said Thursday (Nov. 6) during an earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Google
Google Finance Rolls Out AI-Driven Deep Search, Prediction-Market Data
November 06, 2025

Google introduced on Thursday (Nov. 6) new AI features to Google Finance, adding Deep Search, enhanced charting and prediction-market data. The update, outlined in Google’s blog, integrates the company’s Gemini models into its finance product and broadens beyond basic stock listings and headlines. Get the...

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Microsoft AI Chief Outlines OpenAI-Less Roadmap
November 06, 2025

Microsoft’s artificial intelligence (AI) head has reportedly outlined the company’s vision for life after OpenAI. 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,...

Cryptocurrency
Ripple Explores Stablecoin Settlement to Boost Fiat Payments
November 06, 2025

Digital assets infrastructure company Ripple has launched a collaboration with Mastercard, WebBank and Gemini. 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...

SMBs
Experian and Lendflow Launch Small Business-Focused Lending Pact
November 06, 2025

Data and tech firm Experian and embedded lending platform Lendflow launched a collaboration. 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....

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AI Investments Expected to Fuel Debt Issuance Market Through 2026
November 06, 2025

Companies’ investments in projects related to artificial intelligence are reportedly expected to fuel the debt issuance market through next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....