CFPB
CFPB Seeks to Shed Two-Thirds of Workforce
April 01, 2026

The Trump administration aims to get its plan to shrink the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) past legal challenges by reducing the scope of the cuts from nearly 90% to about 66%, Reuters reported Wednesday (April 1), citing court documents. Get the Full Story Complete...

artificial intelligence
Companies Balance AI Opportunities With Fear of AI Bubble
April 01, 2026

After Microsoft paused some development of data centers in spring 2025, the company was surprised to see the demand for artificial intelligence services race past its ability to provide them, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (April 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Investments
Sona Raises $45 Million to Expand AI Platform for Frontline Businesses
April 01, 2026

Sona raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform for frontline businesses such as hospitality, retail, healthcare and logistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Economy
Liberation Day May Be a Year Old but the Uncertainty Isn’t
April 01, 2026

One year after the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariff announcements, 12 months have established a clear pattern for middle-market firms.  A policy shock has evolved into a durable operating condition, where volatility is arguably the only constant, shaping how businesses plan, invest and manage risk....

Retail
CVS Accelerates Rollout of New Pharmacy-Only Store Format
April 01, 2026

CVS Health plans to open about 20 smaller, pharmacy-only locations across the United States this year after opening its first one late last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Regulation
Treasury Opens a State Path for Smaller Stablecoin Issuers
April 01, 2026

The Treasury Department proposed its first regulation to implement the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act. 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....

SMBs
Fed Vice Chair Bowman: Capital Rules Will Support Small Business Credit
April 01, 2026

Proposed changes to federal banking regulators’ capital rules would encourage access to small business credit, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Tuesday (March 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

artificial intelligence
Schneider Electric Deploys AI Across 100 Use Cases in Industrial Operations
April 01, 2026

Artificial intelligence projects are often known for getting stuck in endless pilot phases, but Schneider Electric is avoiding that by deploying nearly 100 use cases into production. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Regulation
Sen Warren Accuses White House of Using Tariffs to Help Big Tech
April 01, 2026

Senator Elizabeth Warren says the Trump administration’s tariffs have helped tech companies escape regulation. 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....