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Klarna Discovers Customers Prefer Buying Now to Paying Later

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Klarna’s 100 million-user win sounds nice, but its users are increasingly struggling with the “pay later” part of the arrangement.

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Economics

Gold Shines, Treasurys Lose Luster as US Credit Score Weakens

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Some investors warn that Moody’s and other agencies have understated the risks posed by the US government’s finances.

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Advisor Upside

Why Big Brokerages Like UBS, Goldman and JPMorgan Are Ditching Their Robo-Advisors

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A fundamental challenge for robo-advisors, at big brokerages and independent shops alike, has been the razor-thin margins.

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Advisor Upside

LPL Taps Anna Kendrick in Latest Ad Campaign

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While LPL traditionally marketed to advisors, the new effort aims to make its name more recognizable to everyday investors.

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China’s Revolutionary DeepSeek Turns to American Hardware for Upgrade

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Trump Admin’s MAHA Agenda Brings Politics to the Dinner Table

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Warren Buffett Reveals Multibillion-Dollar Pre-Retirement Bets

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