Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

NerdWallet and SoFi Earnings Blunt FinTech IPO Gains as Index Adds 1.4%  

NerdWallet and SoFi Earnings Blunt FinTech IPO Gains as Index Adds 1.4%  
NerdWallet and SoFi Earnings Blunt FinTech IPO Gains as Index Adds 1.4%  
May 05, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

A spate of earnings reports rolled in through the past week, and a rough parity between gaining stocks and decliners held the FinTech IPO Index...

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Fiserv TXT2PAY Gives Software Platforms New Conversational Commerce Tools
Fiserv TXT2PAY Gives Software Platforms New Conversational Commerce Tools
May 05, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Texting is ubiquitous.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Shopify Cuts 20% of Staff After Sale of Logistics Unit
Shopify Cuts 20% of Staff After Sale of Logistics Unit
May 04, 2023  |  Personnel

Shopify is letting go more than 2,000 workers amid a renewed focus on eCommerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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GoodRx Reigns Again On the Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps
GoodRx Reigns Again On the Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps
May 04, 2023  |  Healthcare

Medicine is a serious business, as is saving on medicine. For that reason, we present the PYMNTS Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps monthly to gauge the apps...

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Half of Millennials Use Dating Apps Every Day
Half of Millennials Use Dating Apps Every Day
May 04, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Dating apps have never been more popular, with more than 60 million downloads last year in the United States. PYMNTS’ research finds that their use has risen 7%...

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Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
May 03, 2023  |  Retail

We’ve reached a milestone with interest rates — and by extension, retailers may find it tougher to sell their inventories. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Uber and Stripe Expand Partnership to Enable Pay by Bank
Uber and Stripe Expand Partnership to Enable Pay by Bank
May 03, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Uber and Stripe have expanded their strategic payments partnership across the United States, Australia and Japan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Businesses Turn to Shopping Data to Find Their Best Customers
Businesses Turn to Shopping Data to Find Their Best Customers
May 03, 2023  |  Retail

PYMNTS asked business leaders for their take on how to plan for the rest of 2023 and what they are telling their teams to focus...

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