Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Blend, Huize Help FinTech IPO Index Notch 0.2% Gain in Volatile Week 
September 29, 2023

A volatile week on Wall Street is bringing the third quarter to a close. 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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Gen Z Turns to Connected Devices to Multitask at Work
September 28, 2023

From smartphones to smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, connected devices have transformed the way consumers multitask in their daily lives. In fact, consumers are using connected devices while engaging in various day-to-day tasks, regardless of whether it’s a weekday or weekend.  Get the Full Story...

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It’s the EV Century, Not AI Era, for Industrial Economy 
September 28, 2023

While generative artificial intelligence (AI) captures the world’s imagination, there’s another transformative phase shift happening.  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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The EV Transition Is Revving Up Connected Efficiencies for Commercial Fleets
September 27, 2023

No product might be more emblematic of today’s technical innovation than the car. 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....

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CE 100 Index Drops 4.3% as All Pillars Slide and WeWork Faces Lawsuit
September 25, 2023

The CE 100 fell by 4.3% last week, outpacing the broader indices’ decline. The Nasdaq, by way of example, slid 3.5%. 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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Why the Digital Transformation Needs a Reset
September 18, 2023

Warren Buffet is reported to have said that digital transformation is a fundamental reality of business today.  McKinsey says that 70% of digital transformation projects fail. Both suggest the need to reset expectations about what digital transformation means and what success looks like in the...

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CE 100 Index Adds 0.8% as Bank Sector Surges Amid Citi, Goldman Reshuffling  
September 18, 2023

The Banking group, overall, was up 3.9%. And within that sector, several marquee names announced management changes or initiatives designed to revamp operations. 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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WeWork Plunges as It Seeks Lease Renegotiations, Drives CE 100 Index Down 2.4%
September 11, 2023

A holiday-shortened trading week offered no respite for the CE 100 Index, which continued a general downward trend that’s been the hallmark of the last several sessions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Hyundai Pay Shows Rubber Meeting Road for in-Car Commerce
September 07, 2023

The list of initiatives to make the car the ultimate mobile wallet grows longer, as Big Tech, providers and the carmakers themselves introduce new in-vehicle functionality to transact while getting around. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...