Digital wallets are on track to become the dominant payment method in Hong Kong by 2030, accounting for nearly half of all online and in-store transactions, marking a significant shift away from traditional credit card payments, according to a new report. Digital wallets – typically smartphone-enabled payment systems run by technology companies such as Google…
In This Story The Nasdaq and other major indices saw gains on Tuesday morning following a strong earnings report from Palantir. Meanwhile, investors are anticipating President Trump’s next move as China responded to Trump’s new tariffs by promising to implement its own import taxes starting next week. What DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough means for Meta, OpenAI,…
They are ripe for disruption. Well before Mr. Musk first backed the AfD, it had become the second most-popular party in Germany. The Social Democrats, the country’s oldest party which once routinely won more than 40 percent of the vote, are polling at a historic low of 16 percent ahead of next month’s election. The…
In This Story President-elect Donald Trump has named David Sacks as the White House’s artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency czar, giving the venture capitalist and vocal Republican donor influence over his administration’s policies. AI trip planners will soon be better than human travel agents, Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel said “David will focus on making America…
Splitting expenses among friends, family, or roommates can be challenging, but with the growing popularity of money-splitting apps, managing shared costs has become simpler and more efficient. Whether it’s dividing the bill after dinner, coordinating rent and utilities with housemates, or balancing travel expenses for a group trip, these apps can streamline the process. Several…
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 30: In this photo illustration, an eBay website is seen on a computer screen and the PayPal website is seen on an iphone on September 30, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Getty Images Christmas came early for the second time in a row for many taxpayers and…
If you’re looking to make cash back on your purchases, you might be amazed at the number of categories that qualify for putting money back into your pocket. By using the right cash-back app, you could receive money back from grocery shopping, buying gas and dining out. It’s not just everyday expenses that offer you money…
YakobchukOlena / Getty Images/iStockphoto If you spend a lot of time each day on your phone, you may as well put that time to good use and start earning money through mobile apps. Whether you want to get paid for shopping, walking, watching videos or even playing games, you can find apps that pay in…
Not to be dramatic, but managing group expenses on a trip has to be one of the most annoying human experiences. You often forget who paid for what; there’s so much Math involved, and it’s even more complicated when some expenses aren’t supposed to be split evenly across the group. Thankfully, apps like Splitwise have…
In This Story This week promises to be exceptionally busy, with a blend of financial updates and festive celebrations. Investors are bracing for a flurry of major earnings reports, providing a crucial snapshot of how various sectors are navigating the current economic landscape. McDonald’s is facing its first lawsuit from the Quarter Pounder E. coli…