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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....

Retail
Luxury Sector Turns to Wealthy Americans to Boost Business
January 25, 2026

Luxury goods makers are reportedly hoping wealthy American shoppers can buoy their business in 2026. 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,...

Retail
Retail Openings Projected to Increase in 2026 After Slow 2025
January 25, 2026

When it comes to retail store openings, 2026 could be a mixed bag. 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....

Delivery
Uber and DoorDash Lose Bid to Quash NYC Tipping Law
January 25, 2026

Delivery companies have reportedly lost their bid to halt New York City’s new tipping law. 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,...

eCommerce
Saks Global’s eCommerce Units Gets Permission to Hire Liquidator Amid Bankruptcy
January 23, 2026

Saks Global’s eCommerce unit, Saks OFF 5th Digital, gained a court’s permission to hire a liquidator and sell its inventory amid its bankruptcy, Bloomberg reported Friday (Jan. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Federal Healthcare Agencies Prepare for Agentic AI
January 23, 2026

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is seeking proposals for a multiyear initiative to spur the development and approval of agentic artificial intelligence systems capable of performing clinical tasks previously limited to clinicians. Get the Full...

Artificial Intelligence
KeyBank Taps $100 Million Increase in Technology Spend
January 23, 2026

Banks are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to cut costs and improve customer service, with savings showing up most clearly in call center operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

IPO
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Plans US IPO
January 23, 2026

Ledger, a French company that makes hardware designed to securely store cryptocurrency, reportedly plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Social Commerce
TikTok Continues Operations in US as New Joint Venture
January 23, 2026

TikTok will continue to operate in the United States as a new, majority American-owned joint venture called TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...