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Square Integrates Apple Business to Boost Local Merchant Visibility Across Apple Maps

Block’s (NYSE: XYZ) Square announced a new integration with Apple Business that allows eligible Square sellers to manage their business presence across Apple Maps, Siri AI, Apple Wallet and other Apple apps directly from the Square Dashboard.

The integration lets merchants automatically sync key information such as business hours, addresses and phone numbers, while also adding branding and action links for menus, orders, pickup, delivery, bookings and appointments. Square said claimed locations receive 30% more views on Apple Maps, while action links can increase click-through rates across website, call and other engagement buttons by 31%.

The integration is designed to reduce the operational burden of maintaining business information across multiple channels while improving local discovery and conversion. Square also said future updates are expected to add engagement metrics and peer benchmarking within the Square Dashboard.

The Apple Business integration is now available to eligible Square sellers in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Japan, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S.

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Global Finance News 09-25-26

Square and OpenTable Expand Partnership to Unify Restaurant Guest and Payment Data

Block’s (NYSE: XYZ) Square and OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), announced an expanded strategic partnership Tuesday that will more deeply integrate restaurant reservations, guest information and payment data.

The partnership builds on the companies’ point-of-sale integration launched in 2022 and is designed to give restaurant operators a more complete view of customers by combining OpenTable’s reservation and dining-preference data with Square’s transaction and operational information.

Square Connects Reservations With Customer Spending

Under the expanded integration, restaurants can combine reservation history, dining preferences and transaction information within a unified guest profile.

That means operators can connect a reservation with what a customer ordered, how much they spent, their payment method and whether they returned. Restaurants can then use those insights for personalized marketing, loyalty programs and customer engagement.

The integration will also allow restaurants to measure the financial value of reservations by linking bookings with spending, repeat visits and customer lifetime value.

For Square, the partnership strengthens its broader restaurant technology offering beyond payment processing and point-of-sale services. Connecting payments with customer and reservation data could make Square's ecosystem more valuable to restaurant operators while increasing customer retention across its software and hardware products.

Partnership Expands Across Six Markets

The enhanced Square-OpenTable integration will serve restaurants across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Ireland and France.

The companies also plan additional enhancements, including faster onboarding, improved reservation workflows, richer customer intelligence across ordering channels and deeper integration between loyalty, customer engagement and payments.

The partnership reinforces Square's strategy of developing its platform into a broader operating system for restaurants rather than functioning primarily as a payments provider. Combining Square's transaction data with OpenTable's restaurant network and reservation information could give both platforms a stronger competitive position as restaurants increasingly seek integrated technology rather than multiple disconnected systems.

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European Investor 08-18-26

Block Jumps 6.6% Pre-Market as Strong Quarter, Raised Guidance, and AI Transformation Win Over Investors

San Francisco, May 8, 2026 — Shares in Block, Inc. gained 6.6% in pre-market trading on Thursday after the fintech company reported a first quarter that beat guidance across every metric and raised its full-year outlook, while simultaneously presenting a compelling case that its aggressive AI-first operating model is already generating measurable business results.

Gross profit grew 27% year-over-year to $2.91 billion, with Cash App as the standout performer at 38% growth to $1.91 billion. Square grew a steady 9% to $982 million. Adjusted operating income of $728 million represented a 25% margin, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.85 beat internal guidance. The company is now targeting full-year gross profit growth of 19% and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 62% — a substantial upgrade from prior guidance that gave investors clear reason to reprice the stock higher.

The AI narrative in the shareholder letter was unusually concrete for a technology company, and that specificity likely added conviction to the pre-market move. CEO Jack Dorsey disclosed that production code changes per engineer are up more than 2.5 times since January, incident rates after code changes fell over 70% year-over-year, and an internal AI tool called Builderbot is now reviewing over 90% of production code change requests and making 15% of production code changes nearly fully autonomously. These are operational metrics, not aspirational claims, and they suggest Block is translating AI investment into real efficiency gains faster than peers.

On the consumer side, Moneybot — a proactive AI financial management tool within Cash App — is live and showing early promise, with Dorsey noting that customers who take AI-prompted actions return at dramatically higher rates than those who only receive information. Managerbot, which gives Square sellers real-time business intelligence, is available to over one million sellers ahead of U.S. general availability in June.

For a company that has navigated a challenging period of restructuring and investor skepticism, a quarter this clean combined with a 62% adjusted EPS growth outlook is a powerful reset of expectations.

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Global Finance News 05-08-26

Block Inc. highlighted the growth of Black Seed Bagels as a case study of its Square ecosystem, demonstrating how its unified commerce solutions support scaling businesses.

Black Seed Bagels has expanded to 10 locations across New York City while tripling its gross payments volume using Square’s platform. The technology supports operations across in-store transactions, online ordering, loyalty programs, and multi-location management, enabling the brand to scale without compromising product quality.

The platform has been central to the company’s growth since 2017, helping it navigate expansion, pandemic disruptions, and subsequent recovery. By integrating tools for payments, marketing, staffing, and delivery, Square provides end-to-end operational visibility and efficiency.

The case underscores Block’s strategy to position Square as a comprehensive commerce infrastructure for small and mid-sized businesses, particularly in high-volume, complex environments like urban food service.

Source: Business Wire

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Global Finance News 04-30-26

Block Inc. announced that its Square Managerbot is now available in open beta to a broader group of sellers, expanding its AI-powered capabilities for small businesses.

Managerbot, integrated into the Square platform, acts as a proactive business agent that monitors operations in real time, automates routine tasks, and provides actionable insights across areas such as sales tracking, inventory management, staff scheduling, and marketing.

The company said the tool is designed to help business owners reduce time spent on administrative work and improve decision-making, while maintaining user control by requiring approval for all automated actions.

Source: Block press release, Business Wire

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The Investor 04-28-26

Uber Technologies and Block Inc. announced an expanded global partnership aimed at improving restaurant operations and payment options across Uber’s platforms. The collaboration will extend Square’s integration with Uber Eats to multiple international markets, while introducing Cash App Pay as a payment method for Uber and Uber Eats users in the United States.

The partnership is designed to streamline restaurant workflows through integrated ordering systems and enhance customer payment flexibility, including access to millions of Cash App users. The companies said the initiative builds on previous collaborations and reflects a broader effort to connect their ecosystems and support growth for merchants and consumers globally.

Source: Uber

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The Investor 04-24-26

Açaí Republic has selected Square as its unified commerce platform to support its expanding franchise network, currently spanning 36 locations across multiple U.S. states. The move aims to standardize operations, streamline ordering, and enhance customer experience across in-store, mobile, and kiosk channels.

Square’s platform enables centralized menu management, reporting, and seamless onboarding of new locations, while also supporting customized solutions such as mobile ordering apps and loyalty programs.

The partnership comes as Açaí Republic continues its national expansion, with additional locations under development. The company said the new system provides the infrastructure needed to scale efficiently while maintaining consistent service quality.

Square highlighted the collaboration as part of its broader strategy to support growing restaurant brands with integrated, flexible commerce solutions.
Business Wire

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European Investor 04-21-26

Block Inc. announced that its Square Handheld device powered a high-profile mobile retail activation by Wild West Social House during the Coachella Valley music festival, highlighting growing demand for flexible, on-the-go commerce solutions.

The Los Angeles-based fashion rental club used Square’s portable point-of-sale system to run a fully operational pop-up experience, enabling real-time inventory tracking and seamless payments in a challenging desert environment with limited connectivity. The activation marked the company’s first major off-site expansion beyond its flagship location.

Square Handheld allowed staff to manage thousands of unique luxury items while maintaining accurate inventory and delivering high-touch customer service. Features such as offline payment capability and mobile catalog synchronization proved critical in supporting operations during the multi-day event.

The initiative reflects a broader shift toward mobile-first retail models, as brands increasingly seek to engage customers at events and temporary locations. Block said the collaboration demonstrates how integrated payment and inventory tools can enable new business models and support expansion, with Wild West Social House planning further growth, including a new location in New York City.
Business Wire

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European Investor 04-18-26

Block announced that Birch Coffee has expanded its footprint in New York City with the opening of its 12th location, powered by Square’s unified commerce platform.

The partnership enables Birch Coffee to streamline operations, manage multiple locations, and enhance customer engagement through integrated tools such as point-of-sale systems, marketing features, and subscription services. The brand reported 16% year-over-year growth in 2025, supported by its transition to Square’s ecosystem.

The expansion highlights Square’s role in helping small and mid-sized businesses scale efficiently while maintaining consistent customer experiences in competitive urban markets.
Business wire

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European Investor 04-11-26

Block Inc. announced that GOLFTEC has adopted its Square platform to unify payments and commerce operations across more than 200 U.S. locations.

The new system integrates in-person, retail, and online transactions, providing real-time visibility into customer activity and streamlining payment processing, refunds, and financial reconciliation.

Implementation was completed in just four weeks, enabling rapid modernization without operational disruption. The platform has already delivered measurable efficiency gains, including approximately 10,000 hours saved in administrative work, faster financial reporting, and around $100,000 in savings from improved dispute management.

Block said the partnership demonstrates how unified commerce solutions can enhance operational efficiency and allow staff to focus more on core services, while supporting data-driven decision-making and future growth.
Business Wire

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Global Finance News 04-07-26

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