Digital wallet use soars as Temu, Shein reshape retail

Digital wallet use soars as Temu, Shein reshape retail

Temu and Shein’s boom has accelerated SA’s digital commerce shift. Nearly half of surveyed South African online shoppers buy from international low-cost platforms such as Temu and Shein, highlighting a shift in local consumer behaviour and intensifying pressure on domestic retailers. This is according to new consumer research conducted by payments firm Stitch, in partnership…

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Nvidia exceeds expectations as AI spending soars, but investors want more

Nvidia exceeds expectations as AI spending soars, but investors want more

Nvidia delivered another set of record-breaking results for its January quarter on Wednesday, bolstered by the relentless demand from “Big Tech” for its specialized AI processors. The company posted a 94% increase in sales, reaching $68.1 billion, and projected current-quarter revenue of approximately $78 billion, comfortably exceeding market expectations of $72.6 billion. Read: The new…

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Bitcoin soars past R2 million for the first time

Bitcoin soars past R2 million for the first time

Bitcoin has surged past $112,000 (approximately R2 million) this week, setting a new record high, and has continued to climb. This unprecedented climb for the original cryptocurrency, which saw a 3.1% rise to $112,009, brings its year-to-date gain close to 20%. The milestone underscores a widespread speculative momentum gripping markets, impacting everything from technology stocks…

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