Amex’s rewards checking could help it weather open banking: The new account’s relatively high interest rate and the ability to earn points may shore up Amex for a future where a nascent payments technology threatens credit cards.
Germany’s pioneering crypto interest could give neobank traction: Vivid Money reported a €100 million ($118.2 million) funding haul, and is growing even as it faces a slew of competitors.
In 2021, 233 mobile apps crossed the $100 million mark in consumer spending worldwide, and just under 75% of them were games. That’s down from about 82% in 2020, as more nongaming apps passed that milestone than their gaming counterparts. Still, games continue to drive much of the consumer spending in the multibillion-dollar mobile ecosystem.
The Great Resignation is having a significant impact on retail: Retailers are feeling pressure to boost pay and benefits for both corporate workers and store employees.
The European Chips Act can wrangle $49B to accelerate chip production: The EC wants the ability to prioritize specific products during shortages, which could complicate negotiations with foreign chip manufacturers.
It wants to target insurers next, but most large insurers like Aetna already have their own employer-focused telehealth ventures.
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Warner Music Group hits “all-time high” with strong earnings: A significant increase in digital revenues, plus licensing agreements with social media companies, keeps the music company in the green.
Nvidia ends quest to purchase Arm for $40B: The merger that collapsed under regulatory pressure and potential lawsuits serves as a cautionary tale in a frenzied Big Tech M&A environment.
TikTok strengthens its content moderation policy: After criticism about its effect on minors and connection to the Chinese government, the social media platform makes changes.
This weekend’s Super Bowl sees legacy brands return and new players emerge: High consumer spending and TV ratings have both old favorites and new industries buying ad spots.
New iPhone SE could complete Apple’s transition to 5G: Likely to be announced next month, Apple’s latest SE would rely on older components but carry millions over the 5G threshold.
The banks knocked Block and PayPal down to third and fourth place thanks to a stronger digital focus.
Smaller banks are cool toward BNPL: A survey finds that most have scant to zero interest in entering buy now, pay later (BNPL). Those that expressed interest want to partner instead of going solo.