Connected Economy

Connected Economy
How Digital Tools and BNPL Are Paving New Roads to Affordable Car Repairs
February 07, 2024

Most people can relate: Your car breaks down unexpectedly, and the repair bill throws your budget off track.  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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Connected Economy’s Evolution Is Hindered by ‘Balkanization’ of Payment Providers, Says Thredd’s McCarthy
February 07, 2024

There’s been no shortage of ideas and attempts by businesses to make payments a part of their strategic roadmap, Jim McCarthy, CEO of Thredd, told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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CE 100 Index Gains 0.3% as Meta Soars 20% Post-Earnings
February 05, 2024

Meta dominated the CE 100 Index’s earnings-related news this week, soaring on commentary that users are engaging more often with its app. 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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CE 100 Index Advances 1.5% as Netflix Surges on Subscriber Gains
January 29, 2024

The earnings roll in, and the stocks gyrate — a roller coaster that happens every three months. 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...

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Flutter Soars, iRobot Crashes on Amazon Deal Doubt as CE 100 Index Dips 0.6%
January 22, 2024

The CE 100 Index lost 0.6% as gains from the Have Fun segment were blunted by double-digit plunges from the likes of iRobot — where concerns over the firm’s takeover by Amazon (and possible derailment) sent investors fleeing.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Virtual Shopping Popular as Consumers Embrace Connected Buying Experiences
January 17, 2024

Amid busy schedules and constant demands, consumers are consistently in search of ways to maximize their time and handle multiple tasks with ease. This quest for efficiency has given rise to the prominence of connected devices as indispensable companions in individuals’ daily lives.  Get the...

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World Bank’s Gloomy Outlook Could Be Countered by Industrial Transformations 
January 17, 2024

The World Bank isn’t banking on the world’s economy getting much better.  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. By...

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CE 100 Index Adds 1.1% as Bank Earnings Blunt Gains, iRobot Plummets 20% 
January 15, 2024

Friday heralded the official kick off of earnings season, with banks leading the charge. 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...

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DraftKings to Launch Online Sportsbook in 26th State: Vermont
January 10, 2024

DraftKings will launch its online sportsbook in Vermont on Thursday (Jan. 11), bringing to 26 the number of states in which it operates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...