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Julia Ostian

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
10 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

Podcast Appearances

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

Based on the numbers that were reported by Walmart or Amazon, for example, and I was actually covering the recent earnings of both of these stocks, I didn't see an actual sign for that.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

The more people buying and selling on the internet, the more this system will be working and the more this industry will be growing.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

I have to say that Affirm is pretty special here and Affirm doesn't have that high interest rates.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

Also, it has much less hidden fees than some of the newer and I could say maybe more progressive companies like, for example, Klarna that just had an IPO.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

it is not profitable yet.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

And that firm is for the last few quarters already.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

But I really feel this way because of how risky Klarna still is.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

If the company at least would be closer to profitability or would show some of the more tangible results, let's say, I would definitely rethink my decision.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

And I think it will come really soon.

Wall Street Breakfast
Buy now, pay later: A split decision

Buy now, pay later is a general lifeline for people who need to make a large purchase or even a purchase that currently is not sitting well on their bank account.