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CVS is focusing heavily on technology-led care after posting solid Q2 earnings. [contact-form-7] “We are building momentum as we navigate what continues to be a dynamic and evolving environment,” Chief Executive David Joyner told analysts on an earnings call Thursday (July 31), crediting the company’s “diversified business” for offsetting swings in medical costs. CVS posted an 8.4%...
Watch more: How Stablecoins Are Transforming Enterprise Financial Strategy [contact-form-7] Keeping an open mind is key to learning. Few innovations across payments and finance may require industry leaders to keep an open mind more than stablecoins. Stablecoins are digital assets pegged to a fiat currency, most commonly the U.S. dollar. Once the preserve of cryptocurrency enthusiasts...
Watch more: Ingo CEO Says Payouts Are the New Paycheck With Modern Money Mobility [contact-form-7] As businesses rush to offer instant payment capabilities, there’s the danger of simply checking the box rather than embedding these capabilities into a broader, more strategic money mobility framework. This short-sighted approach risks commoditization and being left behind by more...
Real-time payments are emerging as a standard for swift, efficient and convenient transactions. But getting there entails significant investments in payment infrastructure on the part of FinTechs, financial institutions (FIs) and central banks. [contact-form-7] A spate of recent announcements highlighted in the latest PYMNTS installment map the real-time march across the globe. Firms...
The financial stability of the nation’s supply chain hinges on its fleet drivers, making the high turnover rate in this critical sector a pressing concern for financial services providers and logistics companies. [contact-form-7] It’s been in the news lately as Visa has introduced new digital wallet options for fleet drivers and managers to streamline payments. Delays in payment...
As banks face shrinking margins and fierce competition from FinTech startups, a surprising new asset is emerging: conversation.  [contact-form-7] Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven conversational solutions built atop personalization is becoming a new tool for banks to drive customer engagement.  Findings in the June 2025 Embedded Finance Tracker® Series report, “Beyond the Bot: Why...
Business-to-business (B2B) payments are entering a groundbreaking era. Once a manual and fragmented process, payments are now being woven directly into the platforms that businesses use every day. These embedded B2B payments are closing the gap between consumer convenience and enterprise functionality, enabling seamless, secure and scalable transaction experiences. Moreover, this revolution isn’t...
Watch more: BofA: Working Capital Efficiency Becomes Survival Tactic in Wait-and-See Economy [contact-form-7] Global trade makes the world go ’round, but the world’s macro issues can send that same trade to a screeching halt. “We’re here to facilitate global commerce. That includes everything from transactional mechanics between buyers and sellers to financing, risk mitigation and...
If Mark Zuckerberg is right, the next must‑have wearable won’t count your steps or flash your texts. It will out‑think you on everything from homework to holiday planning. [contact-form-7] In short: He believes a “personal superintelligence” clipped to your glasses just might be the next smartphone. The Meta CEO unveiled the ambition on Wednesday’s Q2 earnings call, framing...
Microsoft ended its fiscal year with a blowout fourth-quarter performance, driven by demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services that led to a 34% increase in Azure’s annual revenue to a record $75 billion. [contact-form-7] Enterprises accelerating their cloud migration as well as increased AI usage across Microsoft’s cloud stack boosted the quarter. Nearly all of the...