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Pawn Shops, Payday Lenders Benefit From Gov’t Shutdown

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The partial government shutdown, which is now in its fourth week with no sign of ending, is helping out at least two industries: pawn shops and payday lenders. Since the shutdown the stock is up 22 percent. To address the shutdown, World Acceptance is offering deferrals on loans without interest or fee penalties.

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The Changing Trends As Davos Gets Off The Ground

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Bill Gates will be speaking about financial innovation and global health, Prince William and Sir David Attenborough will discuss mental health, Al Gore will address how to save the planet and Uber Chief Dara Khosrowshahi will be talking about how capitalism can be reshaped to promote inclusive prosperity. And that marquee is pretty crowded.

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