Consumer Insights
Product Shortages Hit Nearly Half of US Shoppers
July 23, 2025

Global trade policy, long an abstract debate, now directly impacts the pocketbooks and grocery carts of consumers in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Opinion
Payment Platforms Get Their AI Makeover
July 23, 2025

Changing consumer expectations, technology and competitive pressures are impacting the payments industry, Mark Smith, Head of Payments for Financial Services at AWS, writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Halftime 2025: Charting the Future of Payments.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Credit Unions
Digital Onboarding Now Decides Credit Union Loyalty
July 23, 2025

Innovation is no longer a luxury but a defining factor for credit unions striving to thrive in the current financial ecosystem. As consumer and small to medium-sized business (SMB) expectations rapidly shift toward digital convenience and tailored experiences, credit unions face increasing pressure to modernize...

Banking
Discover Is a Done Deal as Capital One Targets ‘Digital Experiences’
July 22, 2025

The acquisition of Discover Financial is in the rearview mirror, having been completed in May. For Capital One, the focus is on building scale with the combined entities and on building out a national banking brand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Startup Investments Outpace VC-Backed Exits
July 22, 2025

Venture firms are reportedly finding that when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) startups, there is more money going into investments than there is money coming out of exits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Magentic Raises $5.5 Million for AI Agents for Supply Chains
July 22, 2025

Magentic raised $5.5 million in a funding round to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence (AI) agent platform that finds opportunities for savings in global manufacturing supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Chatbots Capture 5.6% of Desktop Browser-Based Search Traffic
July 22, 2025

Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots reportedly account for a small but growing share of searches conducted through desktop browsers. 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...

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Agentic AI Turns Enterprise Cybersecurity Into Machine vs. Machine Battle
July 22, 2025

For years, cybersecurity has been defined by a simple but dangerous gap: the time between when a vulnerability is discovered and when it’s patched. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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AI in Accounting Services May Level Playing Field for Small Businesses
July 22, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is leveling the playing field in accounting services, giving small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners access to robust tools once reserved for large enterprises. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...