Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Some consumers are using buy now, pay later for essential expenses like groceries, rent and utility bills. But more BNPL users have recently had a late...
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What Is a Lead Investor and Why Does It Matter?
What Is a Lead Investor and Why Does It Matter? In startup fundraising, a lead investor is usually the firm or individual helping drive and structure...
Oil volatility is creating a 'win-win' trade strategy
The United States Oil Fund (USO), the ETF that best tracks oil prices, offers equity options traders a liquid, accessible alternative to the complexities of the...
Trump administration urges banks to scrutinize lending to immigrants without work authorization
Federal bank regulators issued guidance Monday seeking to curb mortgages, auto loans and other consumer credit to immigrants without U.S. work authorization.
Kalshi launches 'Pro' product for users trading multiple markets at same time, perpetual futures
The platform is designed to alleviate problems the company's most active traders have run into, according to a memo provided to CNBC.
Traders are betting on a comeback quarter for Netflix
Options traders are striking a decidedly bullish tone heading into the streaming giant's earnings on Thursday.
AI is changing older workers' careers, research finds — here's how
AI may either prompt some older workers to leave their jobs or help make their roles more efficient, research finds. Here's which careers may be most...
Student loan borrowers on new RAP plan can lose key benefits if they pay even one day late
The new Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP, offers benefits to federal student loan borrowers — but only if their bill is paid on time. Here's what...
Top Wall Street analysts are confident about these 3 stocks for the long haul
Those looking for attractive stock picks amid the ongoing volatility can gain key insights by tracking the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts.
Berkshire Hathaway gains ground, but still trails the S&P 500 as '26 enters second half
With 2026 a bit more than half over, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date and 12.4 percentage points behind the S&P 500's 10.7% gain.
Trump Accounts: Who is eligible, how $1,000 deposits work and how to open one
Trump Accounts officially launched in July, introducing a new tax-deferred investing option for children. Here are the key features.
New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers
While the legislation is aimed at least partly at addressing affordability, experts say the benefits of the measure will take time to show up in the...
Revenue Concentration Risk: When One Customer Is Too Many
For investors, assessing how a startup s revenue is distributed across its customer base is a critical part of due diligence. This blog explores how to...
Trump Accounts may help foster children build a financial safety net. What to know
Advocates say that Trump Accounts for foster children may end up being helpful, as long as concerns about flexibility and accessibility are addressed.
As bank earnings approach, a market anomaly emerges
The Financial Select Sector Index trades at roughly 15.5 times forward earnings — about a turn and a quarter cheaper than where it stood in 2024.