Economy
Cost Increases and AI Contribute to ‘Stagnating Labor Market’
October 02, 2025

As of the end of September, this year has seen the highest number of job cuts since 2020 and the lowest amount of planned hiring since 2009, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said Thursday (Oct. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Amazon Tests Loyalty as Walmart Tests Gravity
October 02, 2025

The Walmart-Amazon rivalry is becoming less a head-to-head contest than a clash of ecosystems. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Translation Platform DeepL Considers US IPO
October 02, 2025

Germany-based DeepL, which provides an artificial intelligence-powered translation platform, is reportedly considering an initial public offering 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 required....

Apple
Did Meta’s Momentum Push Apple to Scrap Its Vision Pro Overhaul?
October 02, 2025

Apple is pausing development of its next Vision Pro headset and shifting engineers toward smart glasses, according to Bloomberg. The move reflects the company’s recognition that lightweight eyewear powered by artificial intelligence is emerging as the next competitive arena. Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses, introduced this...

Loans
FICO Lets Mortgage Lenders Bypass Credit Bureaus
October 02, 2025

FICO has introduced a program that lets mortgage lenders bypass working with credit bureaus. 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....

SMBs
Truist Debuts Visa Card Aimed at Small Business Growth
October 02, 2025

Truist introduced a premium Visa card aimed at small business clients. 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...

Blockchain
Robinhood CEO Says Real-World Asset Tokenization ‘Can’t Be Stopped’
October 02, 2025

Robinhood’s CEO has reportedly predicted a worldwide spread of real-world asset tokenization. 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...

Economy
Tariff Tally: The Billions Vanishing From S&P 500 Balance Sheets
October 02, 2025

Tariff risks and uncertainty have become systemic to businesses. 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 form,...

Partnerships
Synchrony Moves on Versatile to Win the Battle for Point-of-Sale Credit
October 02, 2025

When a consumer walks into a store or scrolls through an online catalog, a moment of hesitation often intervenes: “Do I buy it now, or risk lingering doubts about whether I can afford it later?” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...