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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

PayPal Trades Cheaper Than Industry: How to Play the Stock?

PYPL trades at a steep discount to peers like Visa and Mastercard, raising the question of whether the pullback is a buy-the-dip chance.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Cash King, Debt Light: Visa's Financial Muscle Tells the Story

V's $17.1 billion cash, low debt and powerful free cash flow fuel growth, buybacks and market-leading profitability.

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Arghyadeep Bose

OPFI vs. FUTU: Which Fintech Stock Is the Smarter Buy Right Now?

OppFi lifts guidance with AI-driven lending growth and strong credit quality, while Futu Holdings posts surging revenues and margins.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Payments Giant is the Smarter Buy Today?

MA's faster growth, higher capital efficiency and stronger exposure to high-yield areas give it the edge over Visa today.

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Zacks Equity Research

Visa's Value-Added Services: Driving Growth or Cosmetic?

V's value-added services rise 26% y/y in Q3 FY25, boosting growth with AI-driven fraud tools, new partnerships and faster checkouts.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Tariffs, Tinsel & Tight Budgets: Mastercard's Holiday Spend Forecast

MA sees U.S. holiday sales up 3.6% as tariffs, inflation and price-conscious shoppers reshape the 2025 season.

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Zacks Equity Research

Synchrony Teams Up With Audibel to Expand Financing for Hearing Care

SYF partners with Audibel to expand CareCredit and installment financing for hearing care across 1,000+ locations.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Global Payments Shares Are Attracting Investors Now

GPN gains investor attention with strong cash flow, acquisitions like Worldpay and the launch of its Genius platform.

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Zacks Equity Research

Affirm Expands BNPL Reach With ServiceTitan & Vagaro Partnerships

AFRM deepens its BNPL footprint with new ServiceTitan and Vagaro deals, expanding into home repairs, beauty, fitness and wellness services.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Affirm vs. Block: Which Fintech Stock Has More Growth Potential?

AFRM's BNPL momentum, merchant expansion and earnings growth give it stronger upside than XYZ's diversified but slower portfolio.

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Arghyadeep Bose

DAVE's CAC Moves Up: Is Profitability Still in the Picture?

Dave's higher CAC is fueling strong customer growth, record EBITDA and soaring profitability despite rising costs.

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Zacks Equity Research

American Express Expands Premium Travel With New Digital Features

AXP enhances its travel edge with a new app, digital passport and smarter lounge access for card members.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Mastercard Up 10.7% YTD, Valuation Stretched: How to Play the Stock?

MA's 10.7% YTD gain, stretched valuation, strong growth drivers and regulatory hurdles leave investors weighing their next move.

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Arghyadeep Bose

SEZL Soars 128% in 6 Months: Is Buying Still an Option for Investors?

Sezzle's On-Demand momentum is reshaping growth metrics, with surging volumes and rising customer engagement.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Tools to Shape the Future of Commerce

MA unveils AI-powered tools, partnerships and consulting services to shape secure, intelligent commerce for the future.

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Zacks Equity Research

American Express & UPS Team Up to Boost SMBs During Holiday Season

AXP partners with UPS to offer SMBs shipping savings and payment solutions during the busy holiday season.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Can On-Demand's Popularity Continue to Help SEZL Pay Dividends?

Sezzle's On-Demand drives record user growth, surging transactions and revenues. However, rising costs test scalability.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa Stock Drops Under 200-Day SMA: Buy, Hold or Cut the Card?

V dips under key 200-day SMA, with competitive and regulatory headwinds clouding near-term sentiment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mastercard Unveils On-Demand Decisioning Tool for Smart Authorizations

MA launches On-Demand Decisioning, a global tool giving issuers more control over approvals and boosting its digital payments strategy.

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