Connected Economy
Weekly Stock Tally Shows Big Tech Up and Banks Down
September 08, 2025

Payment names led to the downside this past week, shortened by the Labor Day holiday, as the CE 100 Index gave up 0.2%. Six of the 11 pillars were lower, led by the Pay and Be Paid segment, offset a bit by Alphabet’s jump in...

Connected Economy
Blue Water Bets $50M That Big Ships Will Go Driverless Too
September 08, 2025

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eCommerce
Gen Z Drives 46% of Online Health and Beauty Purchases
September 08, 2025

Consumers may be spending more of their retail dollars online, but the single biggest draw to brick-and-mortar stores isn’t groceries, clothes or electronics. It’s lipstick and lotion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

artificial intelligence
Anthropic Agrees to $1.5 Billion Settlement in AI Copyright Case
September 07, 2025

Anthropic will reportedly pay $1.5 billion to settle a high-profile copyright violation lawsuit. 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....

Consumer Insights
US Hispanic Consumers Slow Spending Amid Cost-of-Living Headwinds
September 07, 2025

Spending by America’s Hispanic consumers is reportedly slowing amid tariff and immigration-related concerns. 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....

Amazon
Amazon Retires Prime Invitee, Eyes New Subscribers
September 07, 2025

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artificial intelligence
OpenAI Forecasts Spending Will Jump to $115 Billion Through 2029
September 07, 2025

OpenAI has reportedly told shareholders it expects a steep jump in spending through 2029.  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...

financial apps
Robinhood Captures a Spot on S&P 500
September 07, 2025

Robinhood Markets has replaced Caesars Entertainment on the S&P 500. 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 completing this...

Cryptocurrency
eToro Touts ‘Ambitious’ M&A Plans After Going Public
September 07, 2025

Trading platform eToro has the cash to let it pursue merger and acquisition deals. 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...