Swedish payment company Klarna, known for its innovative approach to consumer lending, has announced a new partnership with the OnePay app. This collaboration aims to introduce installment loans for purchases at the retail giant Walmart. This initiative opens up new opportunities for consumers and may significantly impact the financial market in the United States.

Affirm $AFRM recently experienced a significant boost in its stock value, with shares soaring by 19.5% on Friday. This surge is attributed to the robust holiday shopping season, which led to the company's unexpected quarterly profit and an optimistic forecast for annual revenue growth.