Consumer Insights
Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
February 07, 2025

Consumer sentiment dropped about 5% in February, falling to its lowest level since July, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s February Surveys of Consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

IPO
Amid BNPL’s Surge, Stars Are Aligning for Klarna’s April IPO
February 07, 2025

On Friday (Feb. 7), markets swooned by roughly 1%, as measured by 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,...

Cybersecurity
Mastercard and VikingCloud Co-Develop Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs
February 07, 2025

Mastercard and global cybersecurity and PCI compliance company VikingCloud are developing cybersecurity solutions designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). 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...

Apple
Report: UK Orders Apple to Allow Access to User Data
February 07, 2025

Apple is reportedly facing an order from British authorities to give the government a way to access global user data stored in its cloud services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Healthcare
PYMNTS’ Prescription Apps Ranking: Leaders in Cost Savings, Convenience and Care
February 07, 2025

Prescription apps in the United States are experiencing growth, with the ePrescribing market expected to grow from $758.57 million in 2024 to $2.45 billion by 2030. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Economy
Wholesale Inventories Declined 0.5% in December, Matching Economists’ Expectations
February 07, 2025

U.S. wholesale inventories declined 0.5% in December compared to the previous month and declined 0.1% compared to December 2023, the Commerce Department said in a Friday (Feb. 7) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

artificial intelligence
Report: AI Startup Safe Superintelligence Aims to Quadruple Valuation to $20 Billion
February 07, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Safe Superintelligence is reportedly in talks for a funding round that would quadruple its valuation to $20 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Tech Giants’ Spending Soars; Meta Rethinks Metaverse
February 07, 2025

This week in artificial intelligence, Big Tech invests in AI, Meta rethinks its metaverse pivot and DeepSeek poses a potential security threat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Luxury’s Lost Luster: Brands Grapple With Shifting Tastes, Economic Headwinds
February 07, 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the luxury market is undergoing a period of mixed results and shifting dynamics. Recent news and earnings reports reveal a sector experiencing notable evolution, per a ModernRetail report, requiring flexibility and strategic adjustments from its key players. Get the Full Story Complete...