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CE 100 Index Up 0.8% as BNPL Names Gain Ground 
CE 100 Index Up 0.8% as BNPL Names Gain Ground 
December 11, 2023  |  Connected Economy

There are just a few weeks left to complete a volatile year, and the CE 100 Index continues to inch up, notching gains that have...

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FinTech IPO Index Gains 3% as Robinhood Soars on UK Expansion
FinTech IPO Index Gains 3% as Robinhood Soars on UK Expansion
December 08, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

The FinTech IPO Index found some renewed momentum this past week, gaining 3% over a five-day stretch that saw platforms lead names to the upside....

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Affirm CEO Levchin Says BNPL Helps Consumers Make Sound Decisions
Affirm CEO Levchin Says BNPL Helps Consumers Make Sound Decisions
December 07, 2023  |  BNPL

Affirm Holdings CEO Max Levchin says the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry offers an alternative to high-interest credit cards. This model allows customers to...

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CE 100 Index Gains 3.1% as Communications Stock Surge Is Led by Snap 
CE 100 Index Gains 3.1% as Communications Stock Surge Is Led by Snap 
December 04, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index gained 3.1% coming off a Thanksgiving holiday-truncated week with vigor as all segments gained ground. The Communications pillar surged 8.7%.   Snap...

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FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%, Affirm Jumps on BNPL’s Black Friday Popularity   
FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%, Affirm Jumps on BNPL’s Black Friday Popularity   
December 01, 2023  |  IPO

And now, we’re back to the regularly scheduled stock market volatility. The short trading week is behind us, and so is Thanksgiving and Black Friday....

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PayPal Ekes Out Victory in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Buy Now, Pay Later
PayPal Ekes Out Victory in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Buy Now, Pay Later
November 27, 2023  |  BNPL

The holidays are in in full swing, and it can be hard to juggle financial responsibilities with the monetary demands of the season. However, with...

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Porch Rally Leads CE 100 Index Higher Again as Q3 Earnings Season Winds Down
Porch Rally Leads CE 100 Index Higher Again as Q3 Earnings Season Winds Down
November 20, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Headed into a holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index was 4.3% higher as investors snapped up shares and earnings season drew near its close...

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FinTech IPO Index Gains 5.1% as MoneyLion Leads Earnings Season Surge 
FinTech IPO Index Gains 5.1% as MoneyLion Leads Earnings Season Surge 
November 17, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

The last few names are coming in with their earnings reports — and while September’s quarter end seems long ago and far away, investors largely...

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Consumers’ Credit Card ‘Switch’ Looks Set to Benefit BNPL and Digital Wallets
Consumers’ Credit Card ‘Switch’ Looks Set to Benefit BNPL and Digital Wallets
November 16, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers examining the debt they’re carrying — and the cost of servicing that debt — may be tempted to make the switch away from credit...

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