Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Airbnb Finds ‘Jobs Via Laptop’ Enabling Long-Term Rentals
August 04, 2023

The shift to remote work during the pandemic still drives changes in the travel and hospitality industries. 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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Will CBDCs Be a Game-Changer for Cross-Border Remittances?
August 04, 2023

Cross-border remittances — where hundreds of billions of dollars flow internationally, typically as individuals send money home to friends and family — may be ripe for a digital makeover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Alphabet Reduces Stakes in Robinhood, Duolingo and 23andMe
August 04, 2023

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has sold off portions of its shares in several publicly traded companies. 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...

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Millennials Lean on BNPL for Essential Goods and Services
August 02, 2023

The short-term, interest-free monthly payments offered by buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans are used more by millennials than other generations, as noted in the recent PYMNTS collaboration with Sezzle, “The Credit Economy: How Younger Consumers Make Credit Decisions.” Over 20% of the surveyed age...

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Data Shows 52% of Gen Z Borrow Money to Make Ends Meet
July 31, 2023

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CE 100 Index Gains 1.3% as Ocado’s Surge Offset by LendingClub, Snap Declines
July 31, 2023

Earnings season is now in full swing, dominating headlines, moving stocks in our ConnectedEconomy™ 100 Index up double-digit percentage points — and to the downside, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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The Digital Economy Touches Twice as Many High-Income Earners as Lower-Income Consumers
July 26, 2023

Effects of the pandemic continue to be felt, and one area of marked change is in the use of the digitally connected economy, which is not as evenly distributed yet as one might think, and that can have a good deal to do with income...

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Lyft Considers Partnerships and Other Options for Bikesharing Business
July 24, 2023

Lyft is considering partnerships and other options for its bike and scooter business. 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 Up 0.5% as Tesla and Tencent Declines Blunt Olo, Goldman Surges 
July 24, 2023

Earnings season has just started — and for the companies forging new paths to commerce and payments, the quarterly report card gives a glimpse into progress and challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...