The Atlanta-based home improvement giant announces a restructuring that eliminates approximately 800 positions, primarily remote roles, and ends flexible work arrangements for its corporate staff.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has partnered with Mastercard to conduct the nation's first pilot of authenticated 'agentic' payments, a move that could redefine how transactions are initiated and managed by artificial intelligence.
Carnival Corporation & PLC saw its stock price climb sharply Thursday, buoyed by robust earnings from rival Royal Caribbean and the company's own announcement of a planned corporate unification and dividend payment.
Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) reported robust fourth-quarter results, driven by its cross-border and corporate payments segments, and issued an optimistic 2026 outlook calling for double-digit organic growth. The fintech firm also detailed plans for portfolio simplification and further share repurchases.
Circle Internet Financial has partnered with Hecto Financial to integrate its blockchain-based payment network into South Korea's financial system, focusing on B2B and treasury flows. The move marks a significant step for regulated stablecoin adoption in Asia amidst a challenging period for Circle's stock.
Visa is expanding its reach through key partnerships with Amenify, Mercuryo, and UnionPay International, targeting embedded finance in housing, crypto-to-fiat conversions, and cross-border remittances into China.
Despite stellar fundamentals and a dominant market position, Mastercard's premium valuation is prompting a debate among investors. While bulls champion its profitability and growth, skeptics warn of overextension, suggesting a pullback may offer a more attractive entry point.
The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.
Sony Group has raised its full-year forecast after posting a 22% jump in operating income for the December quarter, driven by strong performance in music and gaming services, despite a double-digit decline in its film and television unit.
Major firms from Amazon to Citi are reducing headcounts in the new year, citing AI integration and strategic restructuring as key drivers in a continuing trend of workforce optimization.
Despite a depressed stock price, a detailed analysis suggests PayPal Holdings (PYPL) is significantly undervalued. A new bull case highlights CEO Alex Chriss's strategic initiatives and a path to margin recovery as catalysts for a potential re-rating.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts, part of a global restructuring, has landed heavily in California, with 27 offices across the state affected and the Bay Area bearing a significant brunt.
Despite recent headwinds, Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) presents a compelling bull case. Trading at a significant discount to historical valuations, the company's accelerating digital transformation and resilient core infrastructure suggest potential for a re-rating if operational momentum improves.
The Financial Reporting Council has issued updated guidance to help UK companies produce clearer, more forward-looking strategic reports, incorporating recent regulatory changes and sustainability disclosures.
Finance departments are ditching manual data entry for automated systems, unlocking dramatic gains in efficiency, cost control, and strategic insight. The shift is proving to be a strategic imperative, not just a technological upgrade.
CDP and Ecolab launch a benchmarking tool to help businesses measure and improve water management, starting with the water-intensive food and beverage sector.
Billionaire investors Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross are spearheading a $10 million campaign to recruit CEOs and business leaders to Florida, touting its tax advantages and quality of life as an antidote to traditional coastal hubs.
The technology and marketing firm SharpLink Gaming has formally rebranded as Sharplink, Inc., a move signaling a strategic pivot beyond its gaming industry roots. The change, effective February 3, follows a filing in Delaware.
With $7.5M in total funding, Fibr AI uses autonomous AI agents to transform generic enterprise webpages into dynamic, one-to-one experiences, challenging the traditional agency-driven personalization model.
From Meta to Amazon, a wave of companies is overhauling the traditional annual review. Driven by AI, a shifting labor market, and demands for continuous growth, the new focus is on agility, regular feedback, and clear development paths.
