The Best Stock Funds of 2023

[ad_1] Driven by a rebound in large and megacap stocks, in particular the “Magnificent Seven” technology companies, mutual-fund managers who saw double-digit losses in the market rout in 2022 found…

How the Fintech Rally Could Fizzle in 2024

[ad_1] Financial-technology companies have rallied in 2023 even as rates rose. Some could now face risks from falling rates, as well as stepped-up competition. Higher rates did hit “fintech” stocks…

Buy Now, Pay Later Keeps People Spending—Without Credit Agencies Knowing 

[ad_1] Priscilla Rodriguez, an overnight stocker at a Walmart, has a strategy to protect her credit score as she and her husband look to buy a house. The Sunland Park,…

Buy Now, Pay Later Lender Is Surfing the Private Credit Wave

[ad_1] Higher interest rates were supposed to put an end to the fast growth of buy now, pay later lenders. But right now they might actually be helping out. Unlike…

Tech Stocks Tumble, Pushing Nasdaq Lower

[ad_1] A steep drop in shares of Alphabet, Amazon.com and other technology companies dragged the Nasdaq Composite into correction territory Wednesday.  The tech-heavy index slid 2.4% in a punishing session…

Watching the Real-Estate Bust From the Streets of San Francisco

[ad_1] The city’s new landmarks are struggling office buildings and a shopping mall losing tenants. [ad_2] Source link

Higher for Longer Interest Rates Threaten Fintech

[ad_1] Shares of Affirm, Block and PayPal have fallen since the Federal Reserve’s announcement. [ad_2] Source link

Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates Threaten Fintech

[ad_1] Shares of Affirm, Block and PayPal fell the day after the Fed announcement. [ad_2] Source link

Some Buy Now Pay Later Users Face Rejection

[ad_1] Payment apps are tightening credit standards to focus on profitability. [ad_2] Source link

Rejected for a Buy Now, Pay Later Plan? It Might Not Be Your Fault

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