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Apple Retakes Top Valuation Spot as Wall Street Rewards Smart AI Spending
Artificial Intelligence // July 17, 2026

Apple has become the world’s most valuable company for the first time since April 2025, overtaking Nvidia, which had held the top spot since June 2025, Reuters reported Friday (July 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement
Big Tech // July 15, 2026

The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Starbucks Brews In-House Tools in Shift From Big Tech
ResTech // July 09, 2026

Starbucks is developing in-house systems that could replace software it buys from Big Tech companies, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (July 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Tech CEOs Walk Back Dire AI Job Loss Predictions
Artificial Intelligence // July 06, 2026

Predictions about artificial intelligence-related job losses are switching from apocalyptic to optimistic, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (July 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Interviews & Exclusives
Economist Michael Noel Challenges How Regulators Police Big Tech

December 02, 2025
Consolidation reshapes industries of every size, from manufacturing to retail to digital markets. 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 […]

Digital Twins Replace Metaverse Dreams in Manufacturing

August 20, 2025
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Will Visa Deal Give X Money Momentum vs Neobanks?

January 28, 2025
Elon Musk’s bid to make X into the “everything app” may have gotten a bit of a boost — where the newly-announced pact with Visa is a significant “something” on...

OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model Changes the Game for AI Competition

September 30, 2024
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly considering transitioning to a for-profit model. This strategic pivot is reshaping the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, raising questions about the future of AI...

Quick Reads
US Lawmakers Want EU Punished Over Alleged Attacks on Big Tech

July 21, 2026
Sixteen members of Congress signed a letter asking President Donald Trump to take action in response to what they called European Union “discriminatory digital policies” that target technology companies in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Apple Retakes Top Valuation Spot as Wall Street Rewards Smart AI Spending

July 17, 2026
Apple has become the world’s most valuable company for the first time since April 2025, overtaking Nvidia, which had held the top spot since June 2025, Reuters reported Friday (July...

EU Prepares to Fine Google as Part of Increased Big Tech Enforcement

July 15, 2026
The European Commission is preparing to issue a new wave of fines against Google, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Starbucks Brews In-House Tools in Shift From Big Tech

July 09, 2026
Starbucks is developing in-house systems that could replace software it buys from Big Tech companies, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (July 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...