Affirm says JPMorgan Chase merchants can soon offer installment loans
Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and Affirm David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Fintech lender Affirm said Tuesday that it’s reached an agreement with JPMorgan Chase to offer its buy now, pay later loan services to merchants on the bank’s payments network. U.S. merchants who use JPMorgan to handle payments can soon add […]
United Airlines raises annual fees for lounges, rewards credit cards
A row of United Airlines passenger planes parked at gates at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. Robert Alexander | Getty Images United Airlines is raising fees for annual airport lounge membership and its rewards credit cards, a test of how much consumers will shell out for popular travel perks. The carrier announced the changes […]
Eli Lilly to release weight loss pill orforglipron trial data
A sign with the company logo sits outside of the headquarters of Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 17, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Patients, doctors and investors will soon learn a lot more about a new, more convenient treatment that could shake up the booming weight loss drug market. Eli Lilly plans to […]
South Korea’s Hyundai to announce $20 billion U.S. investment
South Korean conglomerate Hyundai will announce a $20 billion investment in U.S. onshoring that includes a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, according to people familiar with the plans. The plant is set to hire roughly 1,500 employees and will produce next-generation steel that will be used by Hyundai’s two U.S. auto plants to manufacture […]
More fast-food chains adopt fun, flavored drinks
Chick-fil-A pineapple dragonfruit beverages. Courtesy: Chick-fil-A Fast-food chains are going all in on fun beverages to attract younger consumers. Chick-fil-A, known for its straightforward menu of fried chicken and waffle fries, is selling seasonal Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks. Yum Brands’ Taco Bell installed a beverage concept called Live Mas Café inside one of its California locations. […]
Take a look inside French luxury retailer Printemps’ first U.S. store
A piece of Paris has landed in New York City. French luxury retailer Printemps officially opened its first U.S. store this week in the city’s Financial District. The retailer celebrated its opening on Friday, which coincided with the start of spring — its namesake. The 55,000-square-foot store spans two floors and carries a wide range […]
Related Group CEO Pérez says tariff fears raising construction costs
Related Group CEO Jon Paul Pérez. Courtesy of Future Proof and Triangle BLVD Building contractors are already hiking prices as much as 20% to offset potential tariffs, a move that could also raise prices of new condos and homes, according to the CEO of developer Related Group. President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on […]
Heathrow Airport closes Friday after fire causes power outage
London’s Heathrow Airport closed Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a power outage, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of passengers planning to fly in or out of Europe’s busiest airport. The airport was ready to resume flights as of Friday afternoon local time, it posted on X, and said it […]
Zepbound copycats remain online despite FDA ban
This week was supposed to mark the end of compounding pharmacies making copycat versions of Eli Lilly‘s weight-loss drug Zepbound and its diabetes drug Mounjaro. Online, it doesn’t look like much has changed. Popular websites like Amble, EllieMD, Willow and Mochi Health are all still advertising versions of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound. Some, […]
More women are leading investments for the ultra-wealthy
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high net worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Elizabeth Lilly started her own asset management firm in 2017, fulfilling a dream three decades in the making. Since […]
