Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
June 19, 2024

As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s home when going on an in-person adventure is not feasible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Apple and PayPal Send Mixed Messages as CE 100 Index Slips 0.7%
June 17, 2024

The headlines moving the CE 100 Index this week were dominated by Apple’s announcements at its developers conference that covered everything from AI to payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Radar CEO Sees Geolocation Driving Future of Digital-Physical Commerce
June 13, 2024

As technology and the connected economy march onward, the boundary between the digital and physical worlds is becoming increasingly blurred. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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CE 100 Index Inches Up 0.6% as CrowdStrike Leads ‘Work’ Segment
June 10, 2024

The CE 100 Index gained 0.6% in a week that saw some continued post-earnings-report momentum and investor enthusiasm for AI-related names. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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United Airlines Launches Media Network Using App, Inflight Entertainment Screens
June 07, 2024

United Airlines has launched a media network that enables brands to deliver personalized advertising and offers to travelers.  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...

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CE 100 Index Slips 1.1% as MongoDB Shares Slide After Earnings
June 03, 2024

The CE 100 Index slipped 1.1%, as AI names were – to put it mildly – volatile in the wake of earnings reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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CE 100 Index Loses 2.4% as Peloton Offsets Chipmaker Momentum
May 27, 2024

Coming into the holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index lost 2.4%.  All pillars posted declines for the week that ended May 24. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Dating Apps Try to Woo Gen Z Women Amid Threats and Scams
May 26, 2024

Dating apps have reportedly begun considering new features as younger women sour on their services. 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,...

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Some Consumers Have Ditched Their Smartphones Since the Pandemic Peak
May 22, 2024

Perhaps burnt out on digital connectivity in the time since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, the share of consumers who own smartphones has actually dipped in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...