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Enova CEO Says Better Data, Not AI, Will Decide Who Gets Credit

Enova International CEO Steve Cunningham says the Grasshopper Bank acquisition will simplify lending and extend customer relationships. Better transaction data, not AI hype, drives credit decisions. Alpha Score 70.

Stocks25d ago

Card-Linked BNPL Seen as Fix for AI Agent Payment Failures

Traditional BNPL fails 60% of the time in agentic commerce because AI agents can't complete credit applications. Card-linked installments solve that, Splitit CEO Nandan Sheth writes.

Stocks25d ago

FIS Alpha Score Slips to Mixed as Margin Pressure Builds

FIS earned a 37/100 Alpha Score, reflecting margin pressure from slower digital-banking conversions and $12 billion in debt. The stock trades at a discount to its historical multiple as analysts watch the pace of core-system migrations.

Commodities25d ago

Sappi Q3: Strong Rand, Weak Paper Weigh on Results

Sappi CEO cites volatile macro, strong rand, and cost pressures in Q3. North America packaging volumes rise, but paper markets remain weak. Debt reduction and cost control are priorities.

Crypto25d ago

Scaramucci: Crypto Goes Mainstream When Users Don't Know It's There

SkyBridge Capital founder sees blockchain's tipping point when everyday services use crypto rails without consumers knowing. Gas fees and wallet addresses disappear behind familiar checkout buttons.

Stocks25d ago

JD Sports appoints former Ikea president Peter Agnefjäll as chair

Former Ikea president Peter Agnefjäll will chair JD Sports from Sept. 1, bringing deep retail transformation experience to the sportswear giant as it pushes omnichannel growth.

Commodities25d ago

Gold ETF Inflows Stay Positive for Second Week, Asia Leads

Gold ETF inflows stayed positive for a second week as Asia-led buying overwhelmed U.S. profit-taking. Gold broke above $4,200, eyes $4,500.

Crypto25d ago

Senate Postpones CLARITY Act Vote Until September 2026

Thune said Democrats blocked a pre-recess CLARITY Act vote. The Senate returns Sept. 14; it needs 60 votes to clear a filibuster with GOP support uncertain.

Stocks25d ago

AXA XL to Acquire S-RM, a Corporate Intelligence and Cyber Security Firm

AXA XL, the P&C specialty risk division of AXA, will buy the remaining shares of S-RM, a consultancy that provides crisis response and cyber security services.

Stocks25d ago

MAG Orders Mandatory Drug Tests for All Pilots After Arrest

Malaysia Airlines parent MAG begins mandatory drug screening for 1,260 pilots after a pilot was arrested with 26 kg of MDMA. Pilots not tested by Aug. 15 barred from flying.

Commodities25d ago

Aussie shares slip after record run, RBA next

The S&P/ASX200 fell 8 points after five consecutive gains. Energy stocks rose on Strait of Hormuz tensions. BHP gained 4.5% on copper demand. Gold hit seven-week highs. The RBA meets Tuesday.

Crypto25d ago

Dubai Duty Free Now Accepts 30 Cryptos at Airport Stores

Dubai Duty Free accepts 30 coins at both airports via Crypto.com Pay, with instant AED settlement. It supports Dubai's 90% cashless target for 2026.