On today's episode, we discuss how sports betting in the US became an overnight market and how many folks will own cryptocurrency going forward. "In Other News," we talk about Substack's new tweet-like feature "Notes" and how YouTube is pricing NFL Sunday Ticket. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Peter Newman and analyst Andrew Spink.
Almost two-thirds of consumers use bank branches for complex queries. Incumbents can capitalize on their physical networks to meet demand.
Crypto and AI-focused CryptoGPT says it’s raised $10M. But its claims highlight the risks of overstating AI’s use.
The deal is a sign that Intel is serious about pivoting into the foundry business. Having Arm as a client could make Intel one of the most competitive foundries in the world.
The CFPB head suggested automatic triggers when banks’ actions become too risky, along with other mitigation tools. Not everyone’s likely to agree.
The bank hired many of SVB’s former tech and healthcare banking specialists. It looks to be positioning itself as the next go-to bank for the space.
The Meta-owned company's determination to overcome regulatory hurdles could signal bigger international ambitions
Influencers may be an attractive option for brands looking to broaden their reach, but if a creator isn’t able to promote the service or product, it can come off as inauthentic and turn consumers away. Brands looking for a way to promote their products should look to longer-term brand ambassadorships. Here are three reasons why.
On today's episode, we discuss whether generative AI is actually coming for your job, how much customers really care about a company's values, whether there is a subscription divide among groups of people, whether audiobooks could be the next frontier for advertising, some karaoke facts, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Evelyn Mitchell and Max Willens and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
TikTok eclipsed Twitter, Pinterest, and Snapchat in US users within just a few years, according to our estimates, and now it’s chasing Instagram. After years of exceptional growth, TikTok will boast more than 100 million US monthly users in 2023—unless lawmakers stand in its way.
The Financial Stability Board listed 16 recommendations to create a standardized cyber incident reporting process that would help mitigate the global effects of an attack.
Adding RTP-powered Instant Payouts to its Transfer product helps position Plaid for FedNow’s July launch.
The Fed said banking sector shakiness will lead to a mild recession in the US this year. The IMG also downgraded its estimate for global economic growth.
The city is giving robot dogs a second chance as it finds new ways to integrate emerging technology into policing. Could this be the big break needed to push mass adoption?
The UK’s cost of living crisis takes a bite out of Tesco’s profits: The company’s profits halved from roughly £2 billion to £1 billion in fiscal 2022 / 2023.
US retail sales will hit $7.334 trillion this year, according to our forecast, a growth of 3.3% YoY. “Where we’re headed is something of a new normal of slower growth,” said our analyst Zak Stambor.
Amazon sees growth opportunities amid economic challenges: That's CEO Andy Jassy's key message in an optimistic letter to shareholders about navigating difficult terrain. (This article was written with the assistance of ChatGPT.)