Economy
Americans Could See Electric Bills Jump 4% in the Summer Heat
June 08, 2025

When the thermometer starts to climb this summer, your electric bill will likely climb with it. 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...

Economy
Trade War Uncertainty Ushers In Uneasy Summer for US Businesses
June 08, 2025

Will this be a long, hot summer for the U.S. economy? 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...

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Microsoft Plans to Rank AI Models by Safety
June 08, 2025

Microsoft is planning to rank artificial intelligence (AI) models based on safety. 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...

IPO
Private Equity Firms Open ‘Toolbox’ as IPO Drought Persists
June 08, 2025

Private equity firms are reportedly rethinking exit strategies as initial public offerings (IPOs) remain scarce. 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,...

Apple
Apple’s AI Siri Update Reportedly Facing Uphill Battle
June 08, 2025

Apple is reportedly floundering in its attempt to upgrade its artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistant. 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
Crypto Kidnappings Trigger New Wave of Security Measures
June 08, 2025

A string of kidnappings involving cryptocurrency executives has prompted some unique new security measures. 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...

Walmart
Walmart Targets Younger Consumers Amid Tariff Troubles
June 08, 2025

Walmart is reportedly focusing on new and younger shoppers to offset the impact of tariffs. 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,...

Economy
Merchandise Inflation Increases as Companies Feel Tariff Pain
June 08, 2025

American consumers likely saw somewhat faster inflation last month, especially for merchandise. 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...

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Meta Reportedly Exploring $10 Billion-Plus Investment in Scale AI
June 08, 2025

Meta is reportedly weighing a multibillion-dollar investment in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Scale AI.  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...