Economy
Upcoming CPG and Auto Earnings Expected to Show Tariff Impact
January 26, 2026

There are increasing signs that tariff-related prices are eating into corporate profits, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 26). 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...

Artificial Intelligence
More Data Isn’t Always Better for AI Decisions
January 26, 2026

For decades, the prevailing view in artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics has been “more data is better.” Larger datasets are often associated with improved model accuracy and stronger performance across unpredictable scenarios. This assumption has driven enterprises to invest heavily in data acquisition, and the...

Economy
Goodwill Records Record Revenue as Shoppers Feel Pinched
January 26, 2026

For nonprofit thrift store company Goodwill, 2025 was apparently a very good 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. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Investments
Synthesia Raises $400 Million for AI Avatar Platform
January 26, 2026

British AI startup Synthesia is now a $4 billion company after raising $200 million. 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....

Apple
Apple’s Expanded Ad Opportunities for Developers Coming in March
January 26, 2026

Apple is ready to begin offering app developers an expanded advertising opportunity. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Crypto Crime Hits Record Levels as Nation-States Dodge Sanctions
January 26, 2026

 By most headline measures, 2025 looks like a year where crypto crime exploded. 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
Grocery Spending Moves Online as Affordability Concerns Rise
January 26, 2026

Consumer spending continues to move fluidly across digital and physical channels, but groceries are emerging as one of the clearest signals of where financial pressure is reshaping consumer behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Governance Helps Agentic AI Move Faster Inside Companies
January 26, 2026

Enthusiasm leads to execution, which leads to results. That’s the equation that usually signals an integration of technology into an enterprise — and agentic AI is no different. The dynamics observed over the past week in The Prompt Economy show that companies are enthused and...

Credit Cards
26% Seek New Credit Cards to Build or Improve Credit Scores
January 26, 2026

A growing share of Americans are making credit decisions before they ever fill out an application, and many of those decisions are based on assumptions rather than experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...