Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed as Rockstar Games calls employees back to office: It wants to boost productivity, but RTO mandates can have the opposite effect.
The US housing market perked up in February: But retailers in adjacent categories remain under pressure as housing turnover stays near a 40-year low.
Amazon has an ‘AGI for everyone’ vision: Like its Big Tech counterparts, it’s racing to develop the technology. A super-intelligent personal assistant will bring heightened benefits and risks.
They feel they’re lagging behind others they see on social media, but they don’t understand exactly what financial goals to aim for.
Especially at the POS, US consumers have been slow to embrace digital wallets. The softPOS boom and new features could change that
Cross-border volume has driven Mastercard’s growth. China’s massive remittance volume and Alipay’s 1B users make this a fruitful deal
The tie-up can help MoneyGram capitalize on the lower costs and faster speeds open banking can bring to remittances
Reddit is finally public: Balancing community ethos with ad revenue & AI deals will be key for its market success and user base expansion.
The ad industry is still hyperreliant on cookies: Despite an imminent phaseout, a Wired report found that the most popular websites share data with thousands of companies.
As streaming costs rise, so do opportunities for advertisers: Consumers are paying more for streaming services than ever, leading to cheaper access via ad-supported tiers.
“95% of what marketers use agencies, strategists, and creative professionals for today will easily, nearly instantly and at almost no cost be handled by the AI,” said OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The prediction sent marketers into a frenzy. Altman’s statement may not be all hype, so it’s important marketers prepare rather than panic.
As Apple waits for its AI moment, its devices and users already have a head start. Microsoft’s AI Surfaces are only available to enterprises, delaying wider adoption.
Consumer spending is off to a shaky start: Retailers are warning of weakening demand as a new sales forecast predicts slower growth in 2024.
Large grocers’ competitive advantage widened during the pandemic, FTC says: The commission recommends further investigation into their pricing strategies as profits continue to rise.
More docs are charging for email communication: Health insurers are picking up most of the tabs, for now. That could change as subscription healthcare offerings and AI tools become more prevalent.
New uses for hot weight-loss drugs: Wegovy’s potential for preventing heart trouble and treating addiction could expand sales and counter insurers’ reluctance to pay for obesity treatments.
Biotech funding is surging: Investors are clamoring to bet on biotech startups, particularly ones with promising ideas that are already in clinical trials.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the 2024 Oscars taught us about the future of awards shows, whether its time to give up on email, how Netflix's sports strategy will play out, if the idea of "news" can survive online, how the money in the world is shared between us, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Bill Fisher, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.