Earnings season kicks off with reports from big banks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer walked investors through next week as Wall Street launches into earnings season, highlighting reports from financial giants including Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan. He acknowledged Friday’s major sell-off but said he doesn’t think the session marks the end of the market’s multi-year rally. “It’s a…

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Jim Cramer picks undervalued S&P 500 stocks

CNBC’s Jim Cramer suggested that it can seem hard to make new investments in this market as the indexes soar to new heights. However, he said there still are relatively inexpensive stocks to be found, naming S&P 500 names in several sectors that stand out to him. “Sometimes it can feel like there’s nothing left…

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Here’s why banks, credit card companies are wary of buy now, pay later loans

Buy now, pay later plans offer an attractive alternative to credit cards for consumers: They allow purchases to be split into short-term, typically interest-free installments. “Credit isn’t new. Credit’s been around for thousands of years and credit cards aren’t new. But they’ve had a hard time adapting to consumer needs,” said Michael Linford, chief operating…

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Nearing deal to replace Goldman Sachs as issuer

JPMorgan Chase, already the largest credit card issuer in the U.S., is nearing a deal to take over the Apple Card portfolio from Goldman Sachs, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. The banks declined to comment to CNBC. Apple didn’t immediately return request for comment. Negotiations between JPMorgan and Apple have progressed as earlier…

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Coinbase steps into consumer market with stablecoin-powered ‘everything app’ that goes beyond trading

Dominika Zarzycka | Nurphoto | Getty Images Coinbase unveiled Wednesday an “everything app” designed to bring more people into the crypto economy. The “Base App,” which replaces Coinbase Wallet, will combine wallet, trading and payment functions as well as social media, messaging and support for mini apps – all running on the company’s homegrown public…

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