But other issuers are also revamping their rewards, so Chase will have to do more to stand out

The US economy hits speed bumps: A flurry of news events, a slowing labor market, and lackluster consumer confidence numbers are making it harder for retailers to convince consumers to spend.

Apple considers ad-supported Apple TV+: Introducing ads could help Apple counteract slower iPhone sales and diversify its revenue streams.

Mercado Libre benefits from Americanas accounting scandal: The Latin America ecommerce giant gained share in Brazil by growing sales 36% in Q2.

We examine community banks’ path forward through economic and industrywide challenges.

The FTC could probe grocery prices as higher costs frustrate shoppers: Chair Lina Khan says the commission would investigate why profits and prices remain high even as costs have come down.

Docs’ issues with Medicare and Medicaid in 2024: Reimbursement rates top the list. We examine what the ongoing tension between physicians and insurers means for patients.

Children in the US feel mixed emotions daily: Social media is a likely enabler. We explore how healthcare providers and marketers can step up to educate youths and their parents.

Another employer gets sued for driving up workers’ Rx costs: But it’s the pharmacy benefit managers that really should be held accountable. Here’s why.

Prime Video’s ad model positions Amazon against Netflix: Targeted ads and competitive pricing drive substantial revenue growth in the streaming market.

Consumers are feeling the squeeze of the rising cost of subscriptions. Nearly seven in 10 (67%) US consumers saw at least one of their subscription services increase their cost, per March 2024 survey by CNET. Meanwhile, more than half (52%) of US adults have canceled a streaming service subscription because of increased pricing, per October 2023 data by TransUnion and Dynata.

Gen Zers and millennials have normalized gaming into adulthood, but smartphones have opened the door for older generations.

Social media engagement with Canadian news drops 43%: Meta's news ban impacts local outlets and reduces news consumption on Facebook and Instagram.

The aging Switch is losing gamers to more powerful handhelds with better hardware and larger game libraries

Roku soars ahead in Q2: The platform is second only to Hulu and YouTube in CTV ad spending. Its earnings revealed interesting findings about viewing habits.

AI’s copyright problem will hinge on a key defense: Two music firms are arguing that their use of copyrighted work constitutes fair use.

Nike bets on the Olympics to get back on track: The sportswear company is spending big to reignite consumer interest, but a slow product pipeline could stymie its efforts.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the likelihood of people using OpenAI's new SearchGPT, how much of a minefield dynamic pricing is, if its better for shoppers to have fewer choices, Harley Davidson waiting for customers to age in to the brand, how Olympic athletes are changing, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, and analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Max Willens.

Facing a $1.6 billion loss, Intel's layoffs highlight its struggle to compete in the fast-moving chip industry