Apple Pay Later to report data to Experian, a ‘positive first step’ for consumers

Apple Pay Later to report data to Experian, a ‘positive first step’ for consumers

Users of Apple’s AAPL, -0.66% buy-now-pay-later platform will soon have their payment history reported to one of the major credit bureaus, but it won’t affect their credit scores — at least not yet. The announcement marks the latest move by credit bureaus to gradually incorporate buy-now-pay-later data into their models as this type of debt …

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Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Here are some markets, economy and stock predictions for 2024, including what would be a most unexpected outcome for the U.S. economy. First, a reminder: “The markets and the economy are not the same.” 1. AI continues to capture the world’s imagination: The biggest corporations start using artificial intelligence for real-world business purposes, including supply-chain management, distribution improvements …

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