NewsWatch: A ‘bloody crypto’ Memorial Day weekend? Some bitcoin bulls are dreading the long U.S. holiday break

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Bullish investors in bitcoin aren’t jazzed about the upcoming U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend. See full story.

Epic vs. Apple: The (predicted) verdict is in

Though few expect the judge to force major changes at the App Store or deem Apple a monopolist, they fully expect prescriptive measures that could address 30% commission fees for large developers as well as accommodations to Apple’s payment system. See full story.

AMC Entertainment’s 130% spike this week isn’t done yet, analyst speculates — here’s why

Shareholders of AMC Entertainment had a ticket to ride this week and the surge in the company’s stock isn’t likely to dissipate just yet, according to one analysis. See full story.

The buy now, pay later wave: Klarna, Affirm and rivals hope to take U.S. by storm

A new form of digital layaway has taken Europe by storm and found some acceptance in the U.S., and the growing handful of rivals in the space are looking to spur more online purchases that Americans pay for over time. See full story.

Investors should own these four sectors as the economic recovery plays out: SPDR U.S. chief strategist

Michael Arone of State Street Global Advisors recommends owning cyclical stocks in the financial, energy, materials and industrial sectors. See full story.

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First-generation college students don’t have the same points of equitable access to college as do other students. But these students found the inspiration, strength and guidance they needed. See full story.