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Strong Showings From Affirm and FIS Can’t Stop CE 100 Slide

Strong Showings From Affirm and FIS Can’t Stop CE 100 Slide
Strong Showings From Affirm and FIS Can’t Stop CE 100 Slide
November 10, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index slipped 3.5%, in a week governed by earnings reports. Only the Banking segment and the Be Well pillar, both up 0.5%,...

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AI Agents Take Over the SEO Playbook
AI Agents Take Over the SEO Playbook
November 10, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The Prompt Economy™ was generous this week. Instead of the recent deluge of instructions and advice for developers, we saw some more practical applications for...

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Healthcare Providers Strengthen Resilience by ‘Thinking Slow, Acting Fast’
Healthcare Providers Strengthen Resilience by ‘Thinking Slow, Acting Fast’
November 07, 2025  |  Healthcare

Uncertainty rippling through the economy, from the government shutdown to trade tensions, is putting pressure on every industry. Few feel it more acutely than healthcare....

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Gen Z Turns Credit Building Into a Financial Power Move
Gen Z Turns Credit Building Into a Financial Power Move
November 07, 2025  |  Credit Cards

For many consumers, smart credit use is more than convenience, it’s a way to unlock financial opportunity. As shown in “Consumer Credit Economy: Strategy vs....

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60% of Debit Cardholders Turn Direct Deposit Into Loyalty
60% of Debit Cardholders Turn Direct Deposit Into Loyalty
November 07, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

For years, credit cards have monopolized the loyalty market. But as younger consumers trade borrowing for budgeting, the most meaningful shift may be happening on...

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FinTech IPO Index Dips 1.6% as Earnings Weigh on Upstart and Oportun
FinTech IPO Index Dips 1.6% as Earnings Weigh on Upstart and Oportun
November 07, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

Earnings were everywhere this past week, and for the FinTech IPO Index, quarterly reports dominated the headlines as platforms weighed in with revenues and commentary...

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Levchin Touts ‘Network Effects’ as Affirm Card Volumes Surge 135%
Levchin Touts ‘Network Effects’ as Affirm Card Volumes Surge 135%
November 06, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Affirm opened fiscal 2026 with a first quarter marked by record volumes, profitable growth and an extended partnership with Amazon, which has now been given...

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Amazon and Walmart Battle for Relevance as Spend Shifts to Essentials
Amazon and Walmart Battle for Relevance as Spend Shifts to Essentials
November 06, 2025  |  Retail

Retail is entering its final quarter of the year. And, to date, the year’s top story has been the ongoing recalibration of priorities by consumers...

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Southwest and Galileo Bring Rewards to Debit’s Doorstep
Southwest and Galileo Bring Rewards to Debit’s Doorstep
November 06, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Watch more: Galileo’s Co-Branded Debit Card With Southwest Airlines Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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