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Two-Thirds of Consumers Check Interest Rates When Choosing a Bank

Two-Thirds of Consumers Check Interest Rates When Choosing a Bank
Two-Thirds of Consumers Check Interest Rates When Choosing a Bank
April 25, 2025  |  Banking

How do consumers calculate interest rates as part of their financial planning? A PYMNTS Intelligence study, titled “How Financial Lifestyle Impacts Consumer Perception of High...

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Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
April 25, 2025  |  Shopping

In the current environment, no matter what the country, consumers are keenly aware of the pressures of inflation, of how far their spending can stretch,...

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Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews Mark Google’s Biggest AI Push Yet
Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews Mark Google’s Biggest AI Push Yet
April 24, 2025  |  Google

Google’s parent Alphabet reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter, with its core search business up nearly 10% and Google Cloud racking up...

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Debit Spend and Deposit Growth Drive Discover’s Final Standalone Quarter
Debit Spend and Deposit Growth Drive Discover’s Final Standalone Quarter
April 24, 2025  |  Earnings

Discover Financial Services posted first-quarter earnings results Thursday (April 24) that showed improving credit metrics, increased debit spending and higher deposits, ahead of its pending...

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Radar CEO: Geolocation Builds Loyalty Ecosystems With Right-Place Messaging
Radar CEO: Geolocation Builds Loyalty Ecosystems With Right-Place Messaging
April 24, 2025  |  Technology

Forget everything you thought you knew about geolocation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Small Businesses Turn to Instant Payments as Ad Hoc Transactions Surge
Small Businesses Turn to Instant Payments as Ad Hoc Transactions Surge
April 24, 2025  |  Faster Payments

Cash is king, and cash flow rules the day, especially for small businesses that might not have the wherewithal to weather macroeconomic shocks. Get the...

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80% of Tech Treasurers Believe Closer Ties With Finance Would Benefit Firms
80% of Tech Treasurers Believe Closer Ties With Finance Would Benefit Firms
April 24, 2025  |  CFO

Treasurers want to be part of the technology conversation. A recent report from PYMNTS Intelligence, in collaboration with Citi, reveals a disconnect between technology treasurers...

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Stablecoins Push to Go Mainstream Amid Crypto Renaissance
Stablecoins Push to Go Mainstream Amid Crypto Renaissance
April 23, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

This isn’t last week’s crypto landscape. And it’s far shake from last year’s, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Netflix Co-CEO Outlines Growth Strategy Beyond Streaming
Netflix Co-CEO Outlines Growth Strategy Beyond Streaming
April 23, 2025  |  Streaming

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Wednesday (April 23) laid out the streaming giant’s vision for growth, which includes plans to diversify beyond online streaming as...

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