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Saks Seeks Bankruptcy Protection and Names New CEO

Saks Seeks Bankruptcy Protection and Names New CEO
Saks Seeks Bankruptcy Protection and Names New CEO
January 14, 2026  |  Retail

Luxury retail company Saks Global has declared bankruptcy amid mounting debts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Affirm Adds Account Balances and Cash Flow Trends to Underwriting
Affirm Adds Account Balances and Cash Flow Trends to Underwriting
January 14, 2026  |  BNPL

Flexible payment provider Affirm is updating its underwriting to include richer real-time signals such as account balances and cash flow trends. Get the Full Story...

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Musk Predicts AI Will Lead to Abundance When AGI Arrives
Musk Predicts AI Will Lead to Abundance When AGI Arrives
January 14, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk says AI will eventually become so advanced that it will lead to worldwide abundance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Amazon Seeks Supplier Discounts Amid Ongoing Tariff Fight
Amazon Seeks Supplier Discounts Amid Ongoing Tariff Fight
January 14, 2026  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly seeking reduced prices from its suppliers as it deals with tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Slow Payouts Are Starting to Cost Banks Consumer Trust
Slow Payouts Are Starting to Cost Banks Consumer Trust
January 14, 2026  |  Money Mobility

As consumers grow accustomed to instant digital interactions in nearly every aspect of their lives, the timing of when money arrives is no longer a...

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Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions
Visa Moves to Fix What Consumers Hate About Subscriptions
January 14, 2026  |  Subscriptions

Recurring payments have become a defining feature of how consumers pay for entertainment, software, mobility, personal services and daily conveniences. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Legal Expert Says Bank Charters Are Crypto’s Credibility Play
Legal Expert Says Bank Charters Are Crypto’s Credibility Play
January 14, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Watch more: TechReg Talks: Davis Wright Tremaine’s Steve Gannon Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walmart’s Closing the Amazon Online Sales Gap
Walmart’s Closing the Amazon Online Sales Gap
January 14, 2026  |  Walmart

Walmart’s online business is no longer defined by how far it trails Amazon, but by how quickly it is changing the structure of the retail...

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