August 03, 2023
Digital Dollar Project: CBDCs Can Help the Unbanked

Could a central bank digital currency (CBDC) help America’s unbanked population? It appears that way, according to a new report by the Digital Dollar Project (DDP).  The organization announced Thursday...

August 03, 2023
Applebee’s, Cheesecake Factory See Traffic Declines as Casual Dining Prices...

As restaurant prices continue to rise, casual dining brands are seeing consumers pull back. On a call with analysts Wednesday (Aug. 2) discussing its second-quarter 2023 financial results, The Cheesecake...

August 03, 2023
TripAdvisor’s Revenue Grows 18% as Consumers Seek Experiences

Consumers are hungry for experiences, and that’s been good news for TripAdvisor. The travel service announced second-quarter 2023 earnings results Thursday (Aug. 3) that showed its experience earnings surpassing its...

August 03, 2023
US Judicial Panel Refuses to Pause Google Antitrust Lawsuit

In a significant victory for the State of Texas, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation refused to pause its decision to return the antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google to...

August 03, 2023
Top CFOs Take Positive Macro View While Doubling Down Digital

Where a firm spends its money tends to be highly correlated to its business strategy. That makes the chief financial officer (CFO) role crucial for sustainable success – and underscores...

August 03, 2023
Kellogg Sees Inflation-Concerned Consumers Sticking to the Basics

As ongoing food inflation continues to impact consumers’ behavior, Kellogg is seeing changes not in which brands shoppers are purchasing but in how much they buy. The Kellogg Company, owner...

August 03, 2023
NCR and Autobooks Team on Payment Tools for Small Businesses

NCR and Autobooks have formed a partnership that adds integrated digital invoicing, payment acceptance and accounting features to NCR Digital Banking for financial institutions. The strategic alliance offers users a...

August 03, 2023
Goldman Sachs: AI’s GDP Impact Could Be Bigger Than Electricity

Could the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy eclipse that of electricity? It’s possible, according to a recent report by Goldman Sachs Economics Research that examines how AI could affect...

August 03, 2023
Waystar Acquires HealthPay24 to Help Simplify Healthcare Payments

Technology platform Waystar has acquired HealthPay24, an EngageSmart solution and an enterprise patient payment platform. With this acquisition, Waystar adds a complementary patient financial engagement solution to its payments platform...