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Aug 2023
28m 16s

"When in Doubt, Zoom Out"

The Motley Fool
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Credit card debt and interest rates hit all time highs this year. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Bill Barker look at the implications for companies and investors. They discuss:  - Macy’s and Nordstrom charging 32% APRs for retail cards.  - Historical context on rising delinquencies.  - Best Buy’s quarter, and sales slowdown.   Plus (12:34) Robert Brokamp and Matt ... Show More
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