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Klarna (NYSE: KLAR) says its first US integration with J.P. Morgan Payments is live for merchants using Klarna’s Commerce Platform, enabling Klarna payment options at checkout via existing J.P. Morgan infrastructure. Klarna cites 2.6 trillion annual merchant transactions processed by J.P. Morgan Payments and its own 119 million users and 3.4 million daily transactions.

Klarna will report Q2 results before the market opens on 18 Aug, with an 8:30 a.m. ET webcast. It guided Q2 revenue at $960m to $1.0b, GMV $35.5b to $36.5b, transaction margin $375m to $395m, and adjusted operating profit $30m to $50m, implying a sequential slowdown. Q1 revenue was $1.012b. The article highlights credit-loss provisions and Klarna’s Fair Financing growth.

Apple said iCloud+ will become the paid layer for heavy Apple Intelligence use starting with iOS 27, with higher tiers (notably 2TB) carrying higher daily limits. Apple also launched Apple Upgrade, a Klarna-backed lease replacing the prior iPhone Upgrade Program. Klarna pays Apple upfront and customers repay monthly. AppleCare+ is not included.

Chrysalis Investments marked down its Starling stake for a second straight quarter, cutting it 5% to £356m, contributing to a 2.35p fall in NAV per share. It also reduced its Klarna holding, selling £6.6m of shares at about $17.73 and using proceeds to pay £17.8m debt. Starling profit was £217m pre-tax.

Sezzle (SEZL) shares rose more than 86% in 2026, outpacing PayPal (PYPL), SoFi (SOFI), Klarna (KLAR) and Fiserv (FISV), which declined. B. Riley raised Sezzle’s price target to $141 from $117 and kept a Buy rating. Sezzle reported Q1 revenue of $135.5 million (+29%) and net income of $51.3 million (+41.9%), and raised 2026 guidance.

Apple launched its Apple Upgrade leasing program, offering monthly payments starting at $17.99 for iPhones, Apple Watches, Macs, and iPads, with lease terms of 12-36 months. Klarna will provide the financing infrastructure, owning devices during leases and earning merchant fees plus refurbish-and-resell income. The partnership could boost Klarna’s revenue over coming years.

Apple launched Apple Upgrade, a US-only device leasing programme with Klarna. Customers can lease iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches with monthly payments starting at $17.99. The programme allows upgrades, returns or purchases at lease end. AppleCare is optional and not included in the monthly payment, according to Apple.

Apple is launching a lease-to-own program for iPhones, iPads, and Macs with Klarna, according to the companies. Klarna operates in 45+ countries. The move comes as Apple plans to raise prices on many products, with iPhone Pro Max starting at $1,199. Investors will watch potential impacts on Apple device demand and services retention.

Apple partnered with Klarna to launch an “Apple Upgrade” device leasing program for iPhones and MacBooks. Customers choose 12, 24, or 36-month terms; an iPhone 17 Pro Max listed at $1,200 costs $35/month. Klarna handles approvals via soft credit checks. Default triggers termination and collections; Apple says device functionality won’t be restricted.

Apple launched “Apple Upgrade,” a hardware leasing program with Klarna, covering iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. Monthly prices start at $18 for iPhones, $12 for watches and iPads, and $25 for Macs. Customers can swap after 12 or 24 months or buy at term end. Apple says missed payments do not limit device functionality; Klarna says three consecutive missed payments end the lease and require the full outstanding balance.