Earnings
Pinterest’s ‘AI Everywhere’ Strategy Drives User, Search Growth
November 04, 2025

In the Q3 earnings call Tuesday (Nov. 4), Pinterest execs told investors the company has transformed from a digital mood board into what CEO Bill Ready called an “AI-powered visual-first shopping assistant.” The company said artificial intelligence (AI) now underpins nearly every part of its...

Consumer Finance
Upstart Says Originations Leap as Consumer Credit Strength Improves
November 04, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace Upstart saw growing consumer demand and steady consumer credit strength in the third quarter, executives said Tuesday (Nov. 4) during an earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

eCommerce
Shopify President: Agentic AI Drives 11x Spike in Orders
November 04, 2025

Shopify put agentic artificial intelligence (AI) and the Prompt Economy™ at the center of its strategy on its Nov. 4 earnings call, arguing that it will reshape how consumers shop, and is already having an impact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Walmart
Walmart de México’s Digital Payments App Integrates Aplazo’s BNPL Offering
November 04, 2025

Users of Walmart de México’s digital payments app, Cashi, can now purchase products online and pay in installments without a credit card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Tripadvisor to Merge 2 Businesses as Activist Investors Urge Sale
November 04, 2025

The Tripadvisor Group reportedly plans to merge two of its three businesses, Tripadvisor and Viator, amid activist investors’ pressure to consider selling either the entire company or its other division, TheFork. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

artificial intelligence
Amazon and Perplexity Clash Over Use of Third-Party AI Shopping Agents 
November 04, 2025

Amazon and artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity are in a dispute over the deployment of third-party AI agents for shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

SMBs
Global Payments Says New Point-of-Sale Software Is Resonating With Merchants
November 04, 2025

Global Payments’ new point-of-sale software, Genius, has been resonating with merchants since the launch of its configurations for restaurants and retail in the second quarter, executives said Tuesday (Nov. 4) during the company’s third quarter earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Cryptocurrency
Banks and FinTechs Press Treasury on Compliance Gaps in GENIUS Act
November 04, 2025

In September, the Treasury Department extended the public comment period on the implementation of the GENIUS Act, signaling both the complexity and sensitivity of shaping anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance standards for digital assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Personnel
IBM to Cut Thousands of Jobs as Focus Shifts From Consulting to Software
November 04, 2025

IBM reportedly plans to cut “thousands” of jobs during the current quarter. 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...