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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new survey from Grant Thornton in the U.S. showed chief financial officers (CFOs) are making record investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation while pulling back on cost cuts, even as optimism about the broader economy remains mixed. According to Grant Thornton’s Q1 2026 CFO survey, 68% of CFOs said they expect IT and digital transformation spending to increase over the next year — marking the highest level recorded in the 21 quarters the...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) celebrates National Cleaning Week (March 22–28) during its 100th anniversary, new survey data shows how Americans are getting their cleaning advice – and how often they think clean compared to their parents. With so many different sources available for today’s consumer on how to clean, a new ACI survey – conducted by Wakefield Research – discovered that 61% of Americans still primarily seek cleaning advice from family and fri...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generative AI platforms are transforming how consumers discover and purchase products, with AI-driven referrals to retail websites surging 304% from January to December 2025, well above the 40% growth recorded from other referrals sources, according to market intelligence company Euromonitor International. Insights shared during the Euromonitor Live: First Look web event show how these technologies are beginning to shift the traditional purchase journey, challenging est...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new national study of over-the-air television viewers finds strong interest in an affordable NEXTGEN TV converter box, with 81% of respondents saying they would purchase a converter box to maintain access to their free local broadcast TV stations. View the study summary, here: https://pearltv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Magid-Details.pdf Pearl TV is working with several manufacturers to develop a range of low-cost NEXTGEN TV converter boxes, including ADTH, Bit...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), the one-stop shop for digital financial services, today announced SoFi Invest has ranked #1 among do-it-yourself (DIY) brokerages nationwide in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Investor Satisfaction StudySM. The recognition underscores SoFi’s leadership in digital financial services, with its top-ranked investing platform serving as a cornerstone of a fully integrated, digital-first experience for a new generation of investors with a...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A small but loyal group of repeat customers generates nearly six times more annual revenue for Canadian neighbourhood businesses than one-time visitors, according to new data released today by technology company Square. The inaugural Square Local Economy Report combines anonymized transaction data from Canadian businesses with a national consumer survey. Findings reveal that “regulars” — defined as customers who visit four or more times within a year — are the backbone...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpotOn reports independent restaurants increased non-alcoholic beverage menu additions 47% year over year as they rebuild beverage profit margin....

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As more telecom customers manage their accounts digitally, mobile apps and websites have become the primary way to pay bills, check usage and make service changes. To better capture the digital experience offered by internet service providers and wireless carriers, the JD Power 2026 U.S. Telecom Digital Experience StudySM, released today, evaluates customer perceptions of both mobile apps and websites, including desktop and mobile platforms. Overall customer satisf...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new survey by Yooz, a Cloud-based purchase-to-pay (P2P) automation provider, finds that finance teams are embracing artificial intelligence faster than many industry observers expected. According to the Yooz 2026 AI in Finance Report, 67% of finance professionals are currently using or piloting AI, with growing confidence pointing to the next phase: applying AI within core financial workflows to drive efficiency, improve accuracy, and strengthen fraud prevention. That...

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First American Data & Analytics, a leading national provider of property-centric information, risk management and valuation solutions and a division of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today released its February 2026 Home Price Index (HPI) report. The report tracks home price changes less than four weeks behind real time at the national, state and metropolitan (Core-Based Statistical Area) levels and includes metropolitan price tiers tha...