Pymnts News news and trends

34% of CFOs Say Productivity Is the Top Reason for AI Adoption
Artificial Intelligence // May 08, 2026

The real story in artificial intelligence is not adoption, but how unevenly companies are learning to live with it. 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...

BILL Plans 30% Workforce Cut as AI Becomes Top Priority
Earnings // May 07, 2026

BILL plans to reduce its workforce by 30% by the end of the quarter as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte said Thursday (May 7) during the company’s third fiscal quarter 2026 earnings call. Get the Full Story...

Mercado Libre Sacrifices Short-Term Profits to Fuel Growth
Earnings // May 07, 2026

Mercado Libre’s investments in free shipping, a Mercado Pago credit card, first-party selection and cross-border trade drove a 49% year-over-year increase in net revenue and financial income in the first quarter, the company said in a Thursday (May 7) earnings release. Get the Full Story...

Affirm Earnings Put Consumer Credit, Private Credit in Focus
Buy Now Pay Later // May 07, 2026

Affirm’s latest quarter earnings call landed at a revealing moment for consumer finance. The company plays at the intersection of two of the most important and most uncertain areas of the economy: consumer credit and private credit. Its buy now, pay later (BNPL) model depends...

Interviews & Exclusives
Video: Platforms That Own Payments Own More of the Customer

May 08, 2026
Watch more: Need to Know With Maverick Payments’ Rachel Costello 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 from PYMNTS and […]

34% of CFOs Say Productivity Is the Top Reason for AI Adoption

May 08, 2026
The real story in artificial intelligence is not adoption, but how unevenly companies are learning to live with it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Revolving Credit Rates Rise as Everyday Expenses Pinch Consumers

May 07, 2026
Americans are again leaning more heavily on credit cards to finance everyday life. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Amazon Bets Logistics Is the New Cloud

May 07, 2026
Amazon is turning another internal capability into a commercial product. This time, the asset is logistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
BILL Plans 30% Workforce Cut as AI Becomes Top Priority

May 07, 2026
BILL plans to reduce its workforce by 30% by the end of the quarter as it sharpens its focus on artificial intelligence, BILL CEO and Founder René Lacerte said Thursday (May 7) during the company’s third fiscal quarter 2026 earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

Mercado Libre Sacrifices Short-Term Profits to Fuel Growth

May 07, 2026
Mercado Libre’s investments in free shipping, a Mercado Pago credit card, first-party selection and cross-border trade drove a 49% year-over-year increase in net revenue and financial income in the first...

FTC Sounds Alarm as Imposter Scams Steal $3.5 Billion

May 07, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to beware of text messages that demand money for unpaid tolls as well as new online friends or love interests who suddenly ask for...

Google Transforms Fitbit Into Health and Wellness Ecosystem

May 07, 2026
Google is revamping its health and wellness product and platform lineup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...