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Amex Raises Welcome Bonus on Marriott Bonvoy Business Card to 125,000 Points

The $125 fee unlocks 15 elite-night credits, annual free-night certificates, a path to Gold status, a 7% discount on Marriott booking rates.

Global Smartphone Shipments Rise 1% in Q2, Huawei Reclaims China Lead

FICO Overhaul Will Factor Buy Now, Pay Later Debt Into Credit Scores

Affirm and Xsolla Unveil In-Game Buy-Now, Pay-Later Service

France to Digitize Ticket-Restaurant System and Expand Usage by 2027

Germany Proposes Treating Buy Now, Pay Later as Consumer Credit

McDonald’s Hack Lets Diners Score Full Meal for £2.99 and Free McNuggets

US to End Penny Production in 2026 Over Rising Minting Costs

Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Price Increases Across U.S. Retailers and Manufacturers

Walmart Price Hikes Signal Industry-Wide Retail Increases Under Trump Tariffs

McDonald's Extends Hours Nationwide and Launches Hiring Push

Lowe's Q1 Sales Decline Less Than Expected as Tariff Pressures Loom

Klarna Reports Growth but Faces Rising Losses and Regulatory Challenges

Edeka Minden-Hannover Projects Stable Food Prices and Consumer Sentiment Recovery in 2025

Over Half of Americans Now Rely on Buy Now, Pay Later for Everyday Expenses

UK Food Inflation Hits 11-Month High as Retailers Face Mounting Cost Pressures

U.S. Tariffs Drive Secondhand Market Boom While NYC Thrift Stores Struggle

Steam's Hidden Tool Reveals Lifetime Spending Details for Users

Tax Day 2025 Deals: Restaurants and Retailers Offer Discounts Nationwide

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Recent Surge, Refinance Costs Ease Slightly