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Finance

Sixth Street Gives Affirm a Big Boost

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Private credit and buy-now-pay-later firms are teaming up to cut banks out of the consumer finance supply chain.

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Technology

Klarna Proves it Can Win Even With High Interest Rates

Klarna, which is planning a US public debut as soon as early 2025, announced stellar first-half results for 2024.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney and Fubo Team Up to Win Live TV

The deal puts an end to Fubo’s ongoing lawsuit that sought to block Disney’s efforts to build Venu Sports with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Markets

Market Shows Signs of Life After Key Nvidia Supplier’s Record Return, Rumors of Softened Tariffs

Record earnings from Foxconn and some fresh tariff news highlight core themes likely to dominate headlines this year.

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Regulation

Driving Into Manhattan to Get to Wall Street Now Costs $9

People who work on Wall Street face a more quotidian challenge starting this morning: getting there, thanks to New York’s congestion pricing.

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