Trump pushes tax break on car loans as he courts auto industry
Donald Trump vowed to boost the U.S. auto industry by making interest on car loans fully tax-deductible and renegotiating a trade deal with Mexico and Canada as he sought to court business leaders and workers in swing-state Michigan.
Klarna to sell $39 billion portfolio to Elliott
The Swedish company struck a deal to offload buy-now, pay-later loans that it originates in the U.K. as it looks for ways to free up capital ahead of its public debut.
U.S. Bancorp’s earnings checked by subdued lending activity
The Minneapolis-based banking giant posted a third-quarter profit, although average total loans slipped 1% from a year earlier. Slower business and commercial real estate lending more than offset gains in the bank's consumer portfolio.
Synchrony profits surge 25% on higher credit card balances
The company, which partners with retailers on store credit cards, saw spending volumes slip during the third quarter. But cardholders' outstanding balances rose, driving more interest revenues.