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CE 100 Index Jumps 5.2% as C3.ai and Snowflake Surge by Double Digits
November 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence — specifically, AI companies that have been riding the wave of simulating human cognition — powered the CE 100 Index 5.2% higher through the past week.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Discord Grows a Central Hub of Social Gaming and Community Engagement
November 20, 2024

Initially designed to fill a need for multiplayer gamers to interact, the communications platform Discord has grown into a vital hub for gamers, developers and creators alike. Launched in 2015, Discord has redefined social gaming by offering a platform that goes beyond simple communication. Get...

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European AI Search Engines Plan New Index With Merchant Rankings
November 19, 2024

Ecosia and Qwant have unveiled plans to create their own artificial intelligence (AI)-powered European search index, which could reshape online commerce by offering merchants an alternative to Google’s algorithm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Straight Outta Stealth: Connyct Builds Social Media for the Next Generation
November 18, 2024

It’s hard to believe it was more than 20 years ago. Feb. 4, 2004. George W. Bush was president. The Lord of the Rings ruled the movie box office. “Hey Ya!” ruled the top 40. And in Cambridge a sophomore named Mark Zuckerberg registered the URL...

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Shopify’s Surge Can’t Keep CE 100 Index From Slipping 1.5%
November 18, 2024

The scorching post-election rally that lifted stocks across all market capitalizations and verticals paused this past week. 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...

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Sezzle Doubles After Earnings and Leads CE 100 Index 6.3% Higher
November 11, 2024

Earnings, earnings everywhere — and for connected economy stocks in the CE 100 Index, roaring ahead almost in lockstep, the week was a good one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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BILL Leads SMB Focus, Sends FinTech IPO Index Up 8.67% for Week
November 07, 2024

It was a good week on Wall Street for FinTechs despite one high-profile stock price drop from a member of the PYMNTS FinTech IPO 100: Marqeta. Led by BILL and Payoneer among others, earnings results drove the Index close to double-digits at 8.67% up for...

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Discover Global Network: Connected Devices lead the way to the Future of Commerce
November 04, 2024

From touchless digital payments experiences to connected vehicles, technology provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration across many industries, including payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as Porch Soars and Fiverr Roars After Earnings
November 03, 2024

The avalanche of earnings reports continued this past week, driving the CE 100 Index 2.1% higher. 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...