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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

What Does 13% YTD Drop Mean for PayPal Stock? Buy, Hold or Sell?

PayPal stock is lagging rivals in 2025, but strong BNPL gains and global expansion hint at potential upside ahead.

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Swayta Shah

PGY vs. TREE: Which Disruptive Lending Platform Has More Upside Ahead?

Can Pagaya's AI-driven lending model and rapid revenue growth outpace LendingTree's marketplace dominance? Let's find out.

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Swayta Shah

HOOD Unveils Micro Futures for BTC, SOL, XRP: Riding on Crypto Demand?

Robinhood rolls out micro futures for BTC, SOL and XRP, aiming to widen crypto access and boost trading volume.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Xsolla Help Affirm Gain an Edge in Gaming Payments?

AFRM partners with Xsolla to embed flexible BNPL options in gaming checkouts, targeting a tech-savvy audience.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Upstart Stock Appreciates 40% QTD: Should You Take the Bait?

UPST surges 40% this quarter, driven by AI-fueled lending gains - does its growth justify the lofty valuation?

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Should You Hold Onto XYZ Stock in 2025 Beyond Its 19% QTD Growth?

Block's 19.8% QTD rally outpaces peers, but macro headwinds and valuation spark debate over whether to hold or buy more.

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Zacks Equity Research

Visa & FIS Expand Ties to Provide Small Banks With Enhanced Payments

V deepens its FIS partnership to equip small banks with top-tier digital payment tools and boost transaction growth.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Looking for Fintech Growth? Here's How Affirm and SoFi Stack Up

AFRM edges ahead of SOFI with stronger earnings momentum, liquidity and a deepening capital partner network.

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Swayta Shah

Rate Cut Buzz Lifts JPM Stock to New Highs: Is There More Upside Left?

Rate cut hopes push JPMorgan to a record high, but rising costs, credit risks and macro headwinds cloud near-term gains. Is the stock a buy? Let's find out.

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Zacks Equity Research

MetLife Teams Up With Sprout.ai to Advance Global Claims Automation

MET taps Sprout.ai to speed up global claims processing, blending AI automation with human-centered service.

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Zacks Equity Research

Marsh & McLennan to Acquire Validate Health to Expand Healthcare Reach

MMC's Oliver Wyman to acquire Validate Health, boosting analytics capabilities for value-based healthcare growth.

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Swayta Shah

Robinhood Hits All-Time High: Is it Too Late to Buy HOOD Stock?

HOOD hits a record high of $85.55, backed by global expansion, crypto bets and bold diversification moves. Is there still room to run? Let's have a closer look.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Will Affirm's Auto Move With Shopmonkey Fuel More Repeat Users?

AFRM partners with Shopmonkey to bring pay-over-time options to auto repairs, targeting repeat users and steady spending.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Coinbase, Circle Internet, Visa, American Express and Shopify

COIN hits a new 52-week high as stablecoin growth, regulatory wins, and analyst upgrades drive bullish momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

SoFi's Valuation Looks Overstretched: Time to Hit Pause?

SOFI's 21% rally reflects investor optimism, but with a 41X P/E, some are questioning if the stock's run is overdone.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mastercard Expands Digital Currency Reach via Fiserv & Chainlink

MA teams with Fiserv and Chainlink to expand stablecoin access and power on-chain crypto purchases for billions.

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Zacks Equity Research

Synchrony Partners With Sploot to Make Pet Healthcare More Affordable

SYF teams up with Sploot to launch CareCredit at pet clinics, expanding access to veterinary financing in key cities.

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