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[kred-it] / ˈkrɛd ɪt /








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Find insight on Robinhood Markets, Andreessen Horowitz, bitcoin ETFs, Carnival’s new credit card and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Under its terms, the incentive allows a 35% to 50% credit on qualified expenses relating specifically to postproduction in California.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

If you’re likely to carry a balance on your credit card, then lowering the interest rate on that debt can significantly cut your borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Such movements on global bond markets affect rates at which the US government can borrow money at, but also influence rates people pay for mortgages, car loans and credit cards.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Subprime mortgage lending was still a trivial fraction of the U.S. credit markets—a few tens of billions in loans each year—but its existence made sense, even to Steve Eisman.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Only your record keeps accruing delayed retirement credits — generally 8% per year for someone with an FRA of 67 — after 67 up to 70.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Chase quickly clarified that there had been an error and that Sapphire Reserve cardholders could use both $250 statement credits at any time and for back-to-back stays.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Ospreay credits his diagnosis with giving him clarity and perspective but says he's still learning how to deal with it.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

After accounting for the tax credits as well as the administrative costs, the budget would still see a net increase of $10 million and $15 million in those years.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

“I’m going to star on that show some day,” bragged Cha-Cha as the end credits rolled.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

The show has been credited with boosting enrollment at HBCUs.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Inside the company he is credited with driving a push to make products more durable, reliable and resilient, and with design work that cut their carbon footprint.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Nonetheless, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, who took the job in 2010, has been credited with turning the city, once known for dilapidation and its grim and dusty back streets, into a showcase of modern convenience.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Jackson has subsequently credited Emery with transforming his understanding of the game.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The obituary even removed the discovery of the iguanodon from him and credited it instead to Cuvier and Owen, among others.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

If policymakers issue a forecast, they start crediting evidence that confirms it and discounting evidence that doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

While crediting Spahn with helping the CDU return to power, the chancellor added: "Credibility is the most valuable asset in politics."

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

He described Arne Slot as the "perfect bridge" after Klopp left, crediting the Dutchman's support for him off the pitch too.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The board’s compensation committee said Zaslav “exceeded expectations” and “over-delivered with respect to his strategic goals,” crediting his leadership for increasing shareholder value, according to the company’s proxy statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

This was followed by a prolonged whistle from the latter, who continued for some time to examine the squirrel carefully, scarcely crediting the evidence of his senses.

From The Cave by the Beech Fork A Story of Kentucky?1815 by Henry S. Spalding




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