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76% of Consumers Now Own Four or More Connected Devices
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76% of Consumers Now Own Four or More Connected Devices
July 08, 2025

The way people use technology is changing, creating a complex situation for banks and retailers. 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,...

CE 100 Index Surges 2.8% as Olo Jumps on $2B Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
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CE 100 Index Surges 2.8% as Olo Jumps on $2B Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
July 07, 2025

Call it a case of pre-July 4 fireworks.  The CE 100 Index gained 2.8% in a week shortened by the national holiday.  All pillars posted gains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Aramco Charts Bold Digital Future to Transform Saudi Arabia
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Aramco Charts Bold Digital Future to Transform Saudi Arabia
July 01, 2025

Saudi Arabia is harnessing advanced technologies to power its national digital transformation guided by a five-pillar framework, according to Aramco’s senior vice president of digital and information technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail Media Networks Unlock Commerce With First-Party Data
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Retail Media Networks Unlock Commerce With First-Party Data
July 01, 2025

Watch more: Unlocking the Potential of Retail Media Networks: The Issuer’s Role in Enabling Secure Ecosystem Collaboration 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...

CE 100 Index Soars 4.3% as Nike Races Ahead After Earnings
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CE 100 Index Soars 4.3% as Nike Races Ahead After Earnings
June 30, 2025

The end of the second quarter is here, and in the last full trading week of June the CE 100 Index surged 4.3%, and all pillars advanced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

AXA Bets on Tech to Manage Ballooning Insurance Costs
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AXA Bets on Tech to Manage Ballooning Insurance Costs
June 26, 2025

As natural disasters grow in frequency and severity, the cost to insurers is becoming unsustainable. Global insurance giant AXA is using artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and digital twins to manage claims without pulling out of the market.  Get the Full Story Complete...

CE 100 Index Barely Budges in Holiday-Shortened Trading Week
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CE 100 Index Barely Budges in Holiday-Shortened Trading Week
June 23, 2025

The CE 100 Index barely budged in a week shortened by the Juneteenth holiday. 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...

CE 100 Slides 1.8% as Payments Names Dive
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CE 100 Slides 1.8% as Payments Names Dive
June 16, 2025

The CE 100 rode the waves of volatile trading this past week, alongside the broader market indices, to finish 1.8% lower.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

CE 100 Index Adds 2.8% as iRobot Gets Waiver Extension From Lenders
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CE 100 Index Adds 2.8% as iRobot Gets Waiver Extension From Lenders
June 09, 2025

The CE 100 Index logged strong gains this past week, adding 2.8% and outperforming benchmarks like the NASDAQ and the Standards and Poor’s 500 Stock Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...