As streaming prices climb and household budgets tighten, Americans are finding their finances quietly drained by forgotten subscriptions. Experts reveal practical strategies to audit, bundle, and cancel services without sacrificing entertainment.
Alphabet's YouTube reported strong annual revenue growth of 17%, reaching $60 billion, fueled by a significant jump in paying subscribers for its Premium and Google One services.
Sony's latest financial results reveal a resilient gaming division, where record digital sales and PlayStation Plus subscriptions have successfully counterbalanced a notable dip in console sales during the critical holiday quarter.
Snap Inc. reported a pivotal quarter, posting its first net income profit in years as its strategic pivot toward subscriptions and higher-margin advertising gains traction. While user growth faces near-term headwinds, the company is betting on its 2026 consumer launch of Specs to fuel its next chapter.
As housing costs soar, services that split rent into installments are gaining traction. But consumer advocates warn that the associated fees can translate into exorbitant effective interest rates, potentially deepening financial strain for vulnerable renters.
As subscription models become ubiquitous from smart rings to cars, companies like Oura defend recurring fees as essential for innovation, even as consumers grapple with 'subscription creep' and mounting monthly bills.
Fintech firm Sezzle is fundamentally reshaping its 'buy now, pay later' proposition, launching a subscription ecosystem and a merchant-agnostic virtual card. The strategic shift comes as regulatory pressures on the sector lessen, potentially altering its competitive stance against giants like Affirm and Klarna.
As rents soar, services allowing tenants to pay rent in installments are booming. While marketed as a cash-flow solution, critics warn high fees can trap vulnerable renters in cycles of costly debt.
A sharp selloff gripped data analytics, software, and professional services stocks on Tuesday, as investors reassessed the sector's vulnerability following Anthropic's launch of AI tools capable of automating key legal, sales, and marketing functions.
Peoples Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: PFIS) announced a dividend increase to $0.625 per share, raising its yield to 4.5%. The move underscores the regional bank's decade-long commitment to shareholder returns and its robust earnings outlook.
U.S. stock futures inched upward Thursday morning as investors parsed conflicting economic data: a sharp slowdown in private hiring against a steady expansion in the services industry, keeping rate-cut expectations in check.
IT solutions giant CDW surpassed analyst expectations for Q4 2025, reporting $5.51 billion in revenue and highlighting strong growth in cloud, AI, and professional services as key drivers.
Snap Inc. delivered a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, driven by rapid growth in its Snapchat+ subscription service and a strategic shift toward more profitable advertising. The company's improved margins and disciplined spending have analysts eyeing a path toward its ambitious 2026 financial targets.
EXLService Holdings has been named a Leader in Payer Digital Transformation Services for the fourth straight year by ISG, even as its shares face significant near-term pressure. The recognition underscores its strong positioning in data, AI, and cloud solutions for U.S. healthcare payers.
DaVita Inc. announces its Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) program has turned profitable for the first time, marking a significant shift in its value-based care strategy. Concurrently, a new partnership with home care provider Elara Caring aims to expand patient access to coordinated, home-based kidney services, positioning the company for renewed growth in a competitive landscape.
Two key surveys confirm the U.S. services industry maintained its growth momentum last month, fueled by rising employment and business activity. However, persistent price pressures and a dip in foreign demand signal ongoing economic headwinds that could delay interest rate cuts.
The U.S. services industry expanded at its quickest pace in months, according to the latest ISM data, mirroring a parallel surge in manufacturing activity and signaling underlying economic resilience despite persistent tariff pressures and inflation concerns.
CNBC's Jim Cramer points to SLB as a potential beneficiary of renewed U.S. drilling focus, highlighting the oilfield services firm's strong recent performance and strategic positioning in the evolving energy landscape.
CDW Corporation closed its fiscal 2025 with a robust fourth quarter, surpassing expectations as customer focus on efficiency and security fueled growth in high-margin software, cloud, and services segments. While navigating a cautious IT spending outlook for 2026, the company aims to outpace the broader market.
Republic Services, a national waste management leader, has moved to acquire a key landfill and material recovery facility in Kansas from Hamm Companies. The deal involves a site with decades of service history and notable technological adoption, marking another strategic consolidation in the industry.
