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Firms Report Improved Financial Performance Linked to Use of Embedded Finance

February 16, 2026
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Shield AI Seeks $1 Billion to Lead Global Defense Tech Surge
Startups // February 13, 2026

Defense technology startup Shield AI is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in a funding round that would value the company at $11 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 13), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apptronik Raises $520 Million to Roll Out Humanoid Robot
Investments // February 11, 2026

Apptronik has raised $520 million as it prepares to launch a new humanoid robot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Deutsche Bank Warns Software Debt Faces AI Threat
Technology // February 09, 2026

A downturn in the software and technology sectors could have an impact that rivals that of the energy sector’s issues in 2016, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 9), citing Deutsche Bank analysts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Super Bowl Becomes Stage for AI Industry Rivalry
Artificial Intelligence // February 09, 2026

Artificial intelligence companies rarely dominate the Super Bowl advertising narrative, but this year’s game marked a turning point as AI firms moved into the spotlight. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Firms Report Improved Financial Performance Linked to Use of Embedded Finance

February 16, 2026
Embedded finance has evolved beyond a supplementary revenue channel to become the deciding factor between companies that forge lasting customer relationships and those that fall behind, according to new research examining how mid-sized and large firms are deploying financial services within their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

Visa Says Cybersecurity Decides Who Wins Digital Commerce

February 09, 2026
Watch more: Visa Protect With Visa’s Jeremiah Dewey  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Gen Z Wants to Use Smartphones to Pay Their Doctors

February 04, 2026
From virtual doctor visits to scheduling apps and health trackers, consumers are steadily integrating technology into how they manage healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy

January 28, 2026
Today’s digital-first shoppers are happy to let artificial intelligence lend an electronic hand as they shop online for everything from clothing to groceries. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Shield AI Seeks $1 Billion to Lead Global Defense Tech Surge

February 13, 2026
Defense technology startup Shield AI is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in a funding round that would value the company at $11 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 13), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Apptronik Raises $520 Million to Roll Out Humanoid Robot

February 11, 2026
Apptronik has raised $520 million as it prepares to launch a new humanoid robot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Deutsche Bank Warns Software Debt Faces AI Threat

February 09, 2026
A downturn in the software and technology sectors could have an impact that rivals that of the energy sector’s issues in 2016, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 9), citing Deutsche Bank analysts. Get the Full...

Super Bowl Becomes Stage for AI Industry Rivalry

February 09, 2026
Artificial intelligence companies rarely dominate the Super Bowl advertising narrative, but this year’s game marked a turning point as AI firms moved into the spotlight. Get the Full Story Complete...