Crypto mortgages will be niche loans without regulators’ OK: Milo lets wealthy investors buy homes with mortgages fully backed by Bitcoin, but it likely won’t gain traction without regulation.
TD could enhance US growth with First Horizon: The Canada-based banking giant’s proposed tie-up gives it a sizable footprint in a fast-growing part of the US—but it faces a tougher regulatory climate first.
The bank will combine all of its product lines into one app to boost digital engagement.
India’s ecommerce market poised to keep booming: The pandemic spurred fast adoption of digital channels, and the country is set to reach $100 billion in online sales next year.
‘Store within a store’ concepts help retailers reach new customers: Citing incremental sales gains, Target and Kohl’s double down on their partnerships with Ulta and Sephora.
Digital habits were supercharged through the pandemic. For those who had been around digital for much of their lives, however, the suddenly crowded digital ecosystem became a smorgasbord for them to snack on. And younger, more digital generations appear to be quite picky.
Amazon launches an environmentally friendly product line: The move could help the retail giant reposition its catalog toward more sustainable products.
Of the 10 biggest digital retailers in the US, Carvana will see by far the fastest ecommerce sales growth this year. The online car dealer is poised to increase sales by 50.0% to hit $19.11 billion in 2022. This speedy growth will blow past Target’s 22.3% bump and Apple’s 22.0% boost.
Investors—and shoppers—appreciate diversity in grocery: Specialty grocer Weee! raises $425 million to further its expansion into underserved markets.
EVs don’t ignite more than other vehicles, study shows: While gas-powered vehicles catch fire more than EVs, lithium-ion batteries pose different dangers that warrant tailored safety protocols.
We detail why Amazon’s move is a timely one, and why it isn’t tapping its own telehealth business.
On today's episode, we discuss Spotify's Q4 performance and what it tells us about how the audio streaming giant is changing. Then for "In Other News," we talk about what the biggest threat to Spotify's podcasting dominance will be and a new way to improve the accuracy of audio ads. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Peter Vahle.
NBCU goes after in-game ad market with Anzu partnership: Deal provides avenue to reach younger consumers across mobile, PC, and console platforms.
Warner Bros. Discovery may add free option in streaming wars: Merged firm could add tier to reach new customers and showcase content with lower viewership.
The Russia-Ukraine crisis puts further strain on already-burdened supply chains: Companies are withdrawing or suspending their operations in the region in response to continued conflict and economic sanctions.
Big Tech faces dilemma in Russia-Ukraine conflict: While rushing to get refugees to safety, companies debate remaining neutral, which would seem like compliance with Russia, or leveling sanctions and risking retribution from the Kremlin.
Ukraine conflict presents a chance for social media to amend a history of misinformation: American tech firms clashed with Russia over the weekend, often rebuking its requests.
Microsoft ramps up Azure Cloud with 5G connectivity: Last-mile edge-computing solutions can be accelerated by 5G partnerships, giving even remote Azure customers the advantage of fast access speeds.