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Tech Giants Tap Private Credit to Fuel AI Growth

Tech Giants Tap Private Credit to Fuel AI Growth
Tech Giants Tap Private Credit to Fuel AI Growth
March 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Three Bank for International Settlements (BIS) economists said Monday (March 16) that banks could be impacted by a trend in which artificial intelligence hyperscalers are...

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Dollar Tree Gains 6.5 Million Households as Consumers Chase Value
Dollar Tree Gains 6.5 Million Households as Consumers Chase Value
March 16, 2026  |  Earnings

Dollar Tree is reaching more households across all income levels as higher income households increasingly trade down and lower income ones try to stretch their...

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Credit Applications Hit 3-Year Peak as Banks Slash Rejection Rates, NY Fed Says
Credit Applications Hit 3-Year Peak as Banks Slash Rejection Rates, NY Fed Says
March 16, 2026  |  Economy

The share of consumers who applied for credit products reached the highest level in over three years in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank...

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BIS Cautions Fed and Peers Against Rapid Iran War Rate Hikes
BIS Cautions Fed and Peers Against Rapid Iran War Rate Hikes
March 16, 2026  |  Economy

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Monday (March 16) that central banks should not react too quickly to the spike in global energy prices...

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Apple Acquires Video Editing Software Firm MotionVFX
Apple Acquires Video Editing Software Firm MotionVFX
March 16, 2026  |  Partnerships

Video editing software company MotionVFX says it has been acquired by Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Low Mortgage Rates Fuel March Home Builder Optimism
Low Mortgage Rates Fuel March Home Builder Optimism
March 16, 2026  |  Economy

Home builder sentiment inched up in March after one metric of mortgage rates dipped to its lowest level since August 2022, the National Association of...

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Shopify President Says Agents Will Act as Personal Shoppers
Shopify President Says Agents Will Act as Personal Shoppers
March 16, 2026  |  eCommerce

Shopify’s president says the company is making a significant push towards agentic shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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OpenAI Plans $10 Billion in Partnerships With PE Firms
OpenAI Plans $10 Billion in Partnerships With PE Firms
March 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is reportedly looking to form partnerships with several private equity (PE) outfits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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