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VC Firms Expect Enterprises to Concentrate AI Spending on Proven Solutions
Artificial Intelligence // December 30, 2025

Venture capital firms reportedly expect enterprises to spend more on artificial intelligence in 2026 while also concentrating that spending on fewer contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

JCPenney Private Equity Deal Leaves 117 Stores in Limbo
Retail // December 30, 2025

Earlier this year, private equity firm Onyx Partners announced plans to buy 117 JCPenney stores. 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,...

SoftBank Makes Good on $40 Billion OpenAI Investment
Artificial Intelligence // December 30, 2025

SoftBank completed its promised $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 30), citing unnamed sources. 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...

Big Tech Momentum Holds at Year End With Meta Buying Manus
Big Tech // December 30, 2025

Big Tech is closing the year with continued momentum as companies push artificial intelligence deeper into products, infrastructure and monetization strategies. 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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AI Turns Accounts Payable Into a Strategic Control Point

December 30, 2025
The corporate back office is undergoing a renovation, and accounts payable is at its center. 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 […]

Economic Pressure Pushes Small Businesses to Demand Faster Paydays

December 30, 2025
Small- to medium-sized businesses are preparing for another year shaped by economic pressure, uneven consumer demand and tighter margins, forcing a more disciplined approach to how they operate and grow....

Credit Limit Confusion Sends Consumer Spending Packing

December 30, 2025
Credit limits have traditionally been treated as a mechanical feature of card programs: a numeric ceiling determined by algorithms, credit scores and internal risk thresholds. Get the Full Story Complete...

The Economic Warning Sign Hiding Behind White-Collar Layoffs

December 30, 2025
White-collar layoffs at firms like McKinsey and Amazon grab headlines for their implications about artificial intelligence and tariff pressures replacing plum jobs. But there’s another canary in the economic coal...

Quick Reads
Nvidia Looks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup AI21 Labs

December 30, 2025
Nvidia is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) startup AI21 Labs. 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 marketing communications […]

VC Firms Expect Enterprises to Concentrate AI Spending on Proven Solutions

December 30, 2025
Venture capital firms reportedly expect enterprises to spend more on artificial intelligence in 2026 while also concentrating that spending on fewer contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

JCPenney Private Equity Deal Leaves 117 Stores in Limbo

December 30, 2025
Earlier this year, private equity firm Onyx Partners announced plans to buy 117 JCPenney stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

SoftBank Makes Good on $40 Billion OpenAI Investment

December 30, 2025
SoftBank completed its promised $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 30), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...