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Zacks Equity Research

Can Visa Sustain Global Partnerships Through Renewals & Incentives?

V drives growth with global partnership renewals and targeted incentives, but rising costs may test margins in a shifting payments market.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Green Dot (GDOT)

A shift toward platform-based services is starting to expand Green Dot's reach in the pro-consumer and personal banking markets.

MANegative Net Change VPositive Net Change WMTPositive Net Change GDOTNegative Net Change PYPLPositive Net Change UBERPositive Net Change

Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Fight Now, Pay Later: Will Klarna's IPO Turn Up the Heat On Affirm?

Klarna's $14B U.S. IPO stirs fresh competition in BNPL, putting pressure on AFRM even as it posts robust growth and has global expansion plans.

PYPLPositive Net Change AFRMNegative Net Change XYZNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Affirm's Tech Moat: Is Real-Time Underwriting the Differentiator?

AFRM stands out in BNPL with real-time underwriting that uses data-driven models to assess risk instantly and refine approvals.

PYPLPositive Net Change AFRMNegative Net Change SEZLNegative Net Change

Kaibalya Pravo Dey

AFRM Jumps on Q4 Results Before Klarna Crashes the Party: Buy or Bail?

Affirm's strong Q4 beat and upbeat outlook lift shares, but Klarna's looming IPO is testing investor confidence in the BNPL player.

PYPLPositive Net Change AFRMNegative Net Change XYZNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Mastercard Strengthens Digital Push With GCash 'Tap to Pay' Launch

MA expands digital reach with GCash's Tap to Pay, enabling global contactless payments across 150M locations.

MANegative Net Change VPositive Net Change PYPLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Affirm's 0% APR Loans Play: Smart Growth Driver or Profitability Risk?

AFRM bets big on 0% APR loans, fueling surging consumer use and sales, but raising questions over margin pressures.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Top Mobile Payments Stocks to Buy Amid Rapid Fintech Growth

COF, PYPL, MQ and VYX are driving mobile payments growth with better integration, AI, digital wallets and seamless checkout solutions.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Affirm Card Be the Next Evolution of Consumer Payments?

AFRM's card blends debit and credit features, fueling surging user growth and record transaction volume.

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