Stocks Fall, Energy Policy Sparks Controversy, and Companies Scale Back DEI Programs
U.S. stocks dropped sharply after the December jobs report surpassed expectations. Meta and Amazon scaled back DEI programs amid economic…
Business Applications Rise in December Amid Sectoral Shifts
December saw a 1.5% rise in business applications, driven by key sectors. Professional services and construction sectors experienced notable growth…
Amazon Ends ‘Prime Try Before You Buy’ Service in Cost-Cutting Move
Amazon will end its "Prime Try Before You Buy" service on January 31. Cost-cutting efforts and return management challenges likely…
Consumers Brace for Higher Inflation as Expectations Surge
Short-term inflation expectations increased to 3.3% in January, up from 2.8% in December. Long-term expectations also rose to 3.3%, reflecting…
Quantum Computing Meets Blockchain to Reshape Financial Systems
Quantum computing introduces both risks and opportunities to blockchain's security framework. Financial institutions are positioned to lead the adoption of…
AI Agents Reshape Retail Operations with Advanced Automation
Retailers adopt AI agents for enhanced automation and customer interaction capabilities. Google Cloud, Salesforce, and other firms lead in introducing…
PYMNTS Identifies Five Trends Reshaping the Digital Economy in 2025
Five trends highlight shifts in payments, logistics, and regulatory dynamics. Walmart challenges traditional banking with its platform, One. Businesses focus…
CeQur Secures $120M to Expand Wearable Insulin Device Production
CeQur raised $120M to expand its wearable insulin device, CeQur Simplicity. The device simplifies insulin delivery, replacing 12 daily injections…
Leyden Labs Secures $70M to Advance Nasal Spray Innovations
Amsterdam-based Leyden Labs raised $70M to advance its anti-viral nasal spray pipeline. The company acquired Singapore's CoV Biotechnology to bolster…
Maine Pushes for Cabinet-Level Energy Department
Maine aims to elevate its Governor’s Energy Office to a cabinet-level department. The new department will oversee energy security, markets,…
