American shoppers face an additional $132 in holiday costs due to new tariffs, with electronics hit hardest at $186 extra per buyer. Retailers brace for consumer pushback as tariffs add $40.6 billion to seasonal spending.
While eBay dominates the broader e-commerce landscape, Etsy’s niche marketplace model shows stronger growth fundamentals. The valuation gap between these platforms suggests potential market inefficiency worth examining.
The United States Postal Service is expanding its partnership with Amazon for doorstep returns services. This collaboration comes as reverse logistics becomes increasingly important for USPS’s financial turnaround strategy.
The United States Postal Service is deepening its collaboration with Amazon to provide convenient doorstep returns services, according to recent reports. This strategic partnership emerges as reverse logistics services could become a crucial component of the Postal Service’s efforts to improve its financial performance, sources indicate.
Zocdoc’s CEO reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare access while maintaining crucial human oversight. The platform’s AI assistant Zo handles scheduling tasks, but the company draws a hard line at medical advice despite growing consumer demand for AI health consultations.
Healthcare technology platform Zocdoc is positioning itself at the forefront of what CEO Oliver Kharraz describes as the inevitable replacement of “Dr. Google” with “Dr. AI.” According to reports from a recent TechFutures conference interview, Kharraz believes patients will increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for initial medical guidance while maintaining human doctors for complex diagnoses and treatments.
X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles available exclusively to premium subscribers. Sources indicate coveted handles could sell for millions as the platform expands its subscription revenue model. The program will initially roll out to business-tier customers before expanding to other premium levels.
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to launch a marketplace for inactive user handles, according to recent announcements from the company. The initiative represents another step in the platform’s evolution toward subscription-based revenue models under Elon Musk’s leadership. Reports indicate that rare and desirable handles could command prices reaching seven figures, potentially generating significant revenue for the platform while offering exclusive opportunities to premium subscribers.
The derivatives marketplace CME Group is reportedly preparing to enter the sports contracts market, potentially competing with platforms like Kalshi. According to Bloomberg sources, the Chicago-based company could debut financial contracts tied to sports games and economic indicators by year-end. This development comes as prediction markets face increasing regulatory scrutiny across multiple states.
According to reports from Bloomberg, the CME Group Inc could be preparing to enter the sports contracts market, potentially creating new competition for existing platforms like Kalshi. Sources familiar with the matter indicate the Chicago-based derivatives marketplace is planning to debut financial contracts tied to both sports games and economic indicators by the end of the year.
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In a recent industry discussion, Proofpoint’s channel leader revealed how the company leverages massive email data volumes and AI innovation to stand out in the crowded cybersecurity market. The executive emphasized the importance of flexible leadership and proactive communication in building effective security partnerships.
In the increasingly crowded cybersecurity market, Proofpoint distinguishes itself through the quality of its portfolio and superior threat intelligence capabilities, according to recent reports. Chari Rhoades, vice president of Americas channel at Proofpoint, explained that the company’s visibility into trillions of daily email communications provides unmatched insight into emerging threats.
Heavy machinery giant Caterpillar will acquire Australian mining software company RPMGlobal for A$1.12 billion ($728 million). The acquisition removes the last remaining mining software firm from ASX listings following recent industry consolidation.
Caterpillar Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Australian mining software specialist RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd for approximately A$1.12 billion ($728 million USD), marking a significant consolidation in the global mining technology sector. The deal, announced Monday, represents Caterpillar’s strategic move to strengthen its digital mining capabilities and follows the company’s initial A$5 per share offer disclosed in early September.
