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Proprietary Data Shields Software Leaders From AI Disruption, S&P Says
Artificial Intelligence // March 12, 2026

S&P Global Ratings said artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to impact software companies on a case-by-case basis rather than causing a sector-wide decline in credit ratings, Bloomberg reported Thursday (March 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Prometeo Debuts Ownership-Check Feature for ACH Payments
API // December 04, 2025

Uruguay-based FinTech Prometeo on Thursday (Dec. 4) introduced Name Match, a new ownership-evaluation feature within its Bank Account Verification API designed to improve payment accuracy and reduce fraud for businesses moving money across U.S. bank accounts. The capability adds a new layer to Prometeo’s verification...

Amazon Debuts AI-Powered Tools for Business Clients
Amazon // November 12, 2025

Amazon is introducing a series of AI-powered solutions to help business clients. 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...

Starbucks Says Turnaround Strategy Drives Growth in Global Comparable Stores Sales
Business // October 29, 2025

Starbucks said Wednesday (Oct. 29) that the turnaround strategy it launched last year led to its first global comparable store sales growth in seven quarters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Prometeo Debuts Ownership-Check Feature for ACH Payments

December 04, 2025
Uruguay-based FinTech Prometeo on Thursday (Dec. 4) introduced Name Match, a new ownership-evaluation feature within its Bank Account Verification API designed to improve payment accuracy and reduce fraud for businesses moving money across U.S. bank accounts. The capability adds a new layer to Prometeo’s verification flow by checking whether a beneficiary’s name aligns with the […]

PYMNTS Study Finds 94% of Enterprise CFOs Have No Plans to Reshore

June 10, 2025
Everyone seems to have an opinion on trade policies and tariff rates these days. But the ones that matter are from the companies that need to plan in accordance with...

AI Coding Assistants Give Big-Tech Powers to Small Businesses 

June 02, 2025
Small businesses are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistants to slash their technology development expenses while maintaining competitive digital capabilities, according to industry practitioners. Get the Full Story...

Mid-Market CFOs Brace for Impact Amid Tariffs’ Stunning Sweep

April 03, 2025
The tariffs announced by the President Donald Trump administration Wednesday (April 2) are now a reality, and a trade war is a real possibility. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
AI Firms’ Annual Recurring Revenue Metrics Draw Scrutiny

April 07, 2026
Many artificial intelligence (AI) startups use annual recurring revenue as a metric for their growth. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Proprietary Data Shields Software Leaders From AI Disruption, S&P Says

March 12, 2026
S&P Global Ratings said artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to impact software companies on a case-by-case basis rather than causing a sector-wide decline in credit ratings, Bloomberg reported Thursday (March 12)....

Amazon Debuts AI-Powered Tools for Business Clients

November 12, 2025
Amazon is introducing a series of AI-powered solutions to help business clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Starbucks Says Turnaround Strategy Drives Growth in Global Comparable Stores Sales

October 29, 2025
Starbucks said Wednesday (Oct. 29) that the turnaround strategy it launched last year led to its first global comparable store sales growth in seven quarters. Get the Full Story Complete...