June 1, 2025
Financial Assets

Klarna’s losses widen after more consumers fail to repay loans

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Klarna’s net loss more than doubled in the first quarter as more consumers failed to repay loans from the Swedish “buy now, pay later” lender as concerns rose about the financial health of US consumers.

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Wall Street falls after Moody’s downgrade

NEW YORK — US stocks are drifting lower, while US bonds and the value of the US dollar are falling more sharply on Monday following the latest reminder that the U.S government seems to be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt. The S&P 500 was 0.4 percent lower in morning trading after Moody’s Ratings

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after Moody's downgrades US credit rating – Yahoo Finance

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after Moody’s downgrades US credit rating  Yahoo Finance Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall, Treasury yields surge after Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating; gold up, dollar falls  MarketWatch Stocks retreat to start week as yields spike on U.S. debt downgrade: Live updates  CNBC Stock Market Today: Dow,

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Dow Jones drops more than 200 points as yields spike on US debt downgrade

May 19, 2025 6:17 PM IST US Stock Market LIVE Updates: Despite Backlash From Trump, DEI Hasn’t Disappeared at US Companies Walmart Inc. stunned civil-rights activists in November by saying it was pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The world’s largest retailer said it would stop using the term “DEI” in official communications,

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I’m a money expert – how spending ‘buckets’ are payday lifesaver & why tax code error could mean you’re owed cash

FROM tax codes to savings “buckets”, the financial world can be mind-boggling for the average worker trying to make the most of their hard-earned cash. But money expert Abigail Foster has shared an extract from her new book with Sun readers to teach you how to spend and save like a financial wizard. 4 Abigail

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Personal loans hit record high in SA

A new report from DebtBusters showed that 91% of people applying for debt counselling early this year had a personal loan. It is the highest on record. DebtBusters’ Benay Sager warned that while incomes have barely grown, electricity, petrol and food costs have surged, forcing many to cut essentials just to get by. Despite improved

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The market’s down, but this OpenAI for the stock market can help you trade up

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › You’ve seen headlines about the market crash and maybe even wondered if now’s your shot at finally investing. But actually picking stocks? Investing your first dollar? That’s where most people freeze. A stock-picking tool powered by OpenAI is

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Wongafix introduces employer-backed loans for low-income earners

A leading tech firm, Wongafix has introduced Nigeria’s first digital lending solution platform targeted at low-income earners in partnerships with their employers. According to Olabanke Adunni Nwaoze, managing director and co-founder of Wongafix, the product will serve as relief for Nigerian low income workers who have been finding it difficult to have access to loans.

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Deckers Stock Is Among the Worst Performers in the S&P 500 in 2025. Should Investors Buy the Dip?

Shares of shoe company Deckers Outdoor (DECK 0.69%) are down about 37% in 2025, as of this writing, giving it the third worst performance for a constituent of the S&P 500. It only trails Moderna and UnitedHealth Group so far this year. The underperformance extends beyond this year. Deckers stock was added to the S&P

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Spouse security for personal loans: What Indian borrowers need to know

Personal loans are gaining popularity across India for their easy availability and flexibility. Due to the same many borrowers question and wonder if their spouse’s security or co-signature is necessary for loan approvals. The answer to this question largely depends on several different factors such as, the lender’s policies, the loan applicant’s profile and the

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