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Klarna Posts Big Gains—But Mounting Consumer Debt and a Paused IPO Raise Red Flags

Klarna also stated that customer credit losses have skyrocketed to $136 million (£101.27 million), equivalent to a 17% year-on-year increase.

International Business Times UK

Klarna’s AI replaced 700 workers. It now wants some of them back to improve customer service

Klarna’s AI replaced 700 workers. It now wants some of them back to improve customer service

Klarna’s CEO has suggested that the AI job cuts have led to “lower quality” customer service

The Independent UK

Why are more shoppers struggling to repay 'buy now, pay later' loans?

Why are more shoppers struggling to repay 'buy now, pay later' loans?

Short-term lender Klarna says more customers are having trouble repaying their “buy now, pay later” loans

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More Klarna customers could struggle to repay loans

Credit losses increased 17% year-over-year to $136 million in the first quarter.

Norway Wealth Fund is freezing hiring to focus on AI use, despite research showing AI projects seldom offer a return in investment

CEO Nicolai Tangen told Fortune the task of monitoring the risks of its 9,000 investments now takes minutes thanks to its AI.

Frontline Innovators: How Employee Networks Drive Service Breakthroughs in 2025

In 2025, a quiet revolution is reshaping global business—not from executive suites but from the front lines, where sales and customer service employees engage customers daily. These frontline employees (FLEs) are proving to be powerful catalysts for innovation by leveraging networks within and across firms. My research, Frontline Knowledge Networks…

As Klarna flips from AI-first to hiring people again, a new landmark survey reveals most AI projects fail to deliver

Just 1 in 4 AI investments bring in the ROI they promise—but CEOs just can’t resist the technology.

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Marc Andreessen predicts one of the few jobs that may survive the rise of AI automation

Marc Andreessen predicts one of the few jobs that may survive the rise of AI automation

Marc Andreessen is predicting that at least one job is safe from the rise of AI: his own.

A quarter of U.S. consumers are now financing groceries with buy-now, pay-later as economic pressures mount, survey says

A quarter of U.S. consumers are now financing groceries with buy-now, pay-later as economic pressures mount, survey says

More than 40% of buy-now, pay-later users made a late payment in the past year, up from 34% the year before, according to data from Lending Tree.

In Q1 2025, AI commanded 71% of total VC deal value, according to PitchBook

In Q1 2025, AI commanded 71% of total VC deal value, according to PitchBook

For Q1 2025, AI has accounted for 71% of total VC deal value, according to new PitchBook data.

Wall Street was sure Trump would end a deal drought—now bankers are waiting some more

Wall Street was sure Trump would end a deal drought—now bankers are waiting some more

The founder of Athena Capital says she is now looking to 2026

Klarna and Stubhub reportedly pause going public with stock market in free fall over Trump tariffs

Klarna and Stubhub reportedly pause going public with stock market in free fall over Trump tariffs

Both companies were slated to pitch to investors next week, and have no timeline to go to market.

The new partnership between Affirm and Experian means the impulse-buying economy will be running headlong into America’s data-mining ecosystem

The new partnership between Affirm and Experian means the impulse-buying economy will be running headlong into America’s data-mining ecosystem

Buy-now-pay-later is a juggernaut that’s long been absent from consumers’ credit reports. A recent deal with Affirm means that’s no longer the case.

Sweden’s PM says Europe needs to do more to retain tech companies

Sweden’s PM says Europe needs to do more to retain tech companies

European companies such as Spotify, Smurfit Kappa and Flutter Entertainment have left the continent to list in the US in recent years, with Klarna revealing plans to do the same soon too.

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Affirm Strikes Back: Can a New Deal Mitigate the Recent Loss?

Affirm's new partnership and strong financial performance suggest that the recent stock dip may offer long-term investors a buying opportunity.

CoreWeave’s IPO disappoints in opening hours—but many buzzy tech IPOs remain in the pipeline

Shares in AI cloud provider CoreWeave started trading on Friday after what turned out to be a rocky IPO.

Affirm Is Losing Big Time to Buy Now, Pay Later Rivals. Analysts Still Think It Can Gain 60% in 2025.

Walmart swapped Affirm for Klarna, sending AFRM stock diving. Yet, analysts still see big gains ahead.

5 myths about agentic AI and why your company should embrace the tech

Agentic AI is transforming businesses, but misconceptions about its risks prevent adoption.

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There's Nothing Novel About the DoorDash-Klarna Collaboration

Consumers have long paid for daily goods with loans.

Klarna Buy Now, Pay Later Is Coming to a Walmart Checkout Screen Near You

How buy now, pay later options at Walmart could get easier after the retailer traded Affirm for Klarna.

Klarna CEO defends DoorDash deal as internet mocks ‘Collateralized Doordash Obligations’

Sebastian Siemiatkowski said U.S. customers would discover the many ways to use Klarna, as DoorDash deal inspires "The Big Short" memes.

International Business Times UK

Buy Now, Regret Later?': DoorDash Will Let Americans Split Payments—But Experts Warn of Debt Danger

Analysts worry Americans are drowning in BNPL debt as they require no hard credit checks, leading many to buy goods and services they can't afford.

Affirm Stock: Should You Buy the Dip After Walmart Setback?

Affirm's stock dipped after Walmart chose Klarna, but its diverse network and strong financials suggest potential for long-term investors.

Google DeepMind CEO says that humans have just over 5 years before AI will outsmart them

Demis Hassabis, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman have all warned that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will outwit humans in the near future.

Is Affirm Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold As Rival Partners With Walmart?

Affirm’s rival Klarna secured a major partnership with OnePay, a fintech majority-owned by Walmart.

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