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Tirthankar Chakraborty

1 Fintech Disruptor + 2 Mag 7 Stocks to Buy as Momentum Surges

Nu Holdings stands out as a momentum leader as Driehaus' buy-high strategy highlights strong trends and earnings surprises driving further upside.

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Rajshree Sipani

Why Mastercard's API-First Strategy Is Becoming a Growth Multiplier

MA's API-first push is turning it into a payments infrastructure, embedding tokenization, fraud and open banking to drive stickier, higher-margin growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Retain WEX Stock in Your Portfolio

Shares of WEX have risen 5.2% in a month as earnings growth expectations build, driven by Mobility, Benefits and Corporate Payments, plus AI and EV initiatives.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is SoFi's Scalable Profitability the Key to Its Stronger 2025 Outlook?

SOFI's scalable profitability drives higher 2025 guidance, with stronger member growth, revenue outlook and a sharp boost to tangible book value.

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Kashvi Chandgothia

MercadoLibre vs Shopify: Which Digital Commerce Stock Holds an Edge?

SHOP's capital-light model, global diversification and margin gains put it ahead of MELI facing Latin America volatility.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is Mastercard Turning Incentive Spend Into a Reliable Growth Channel?

MA bets that category-specific prepaid rewards for fuel, EV charging and groceries can turn incentive spend into steadier, recurring network growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Global Payments Reshapes Itself With Worldpay Deal and Strategic Exit

GPN reshapes its business after closing the Worldpay deal and selling Issuer Solutions to FIS, creating a focused global merchant and commerce platform.

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Zacks Equity Research

From Human to AI-Led Transactions: FIS Expands Banks' Capabilities

Fidelity National rolls out an industry-first agentic commerce offering, giving banks tools to manage secure AI-led transactions at scale.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is Mastercard's Open Finance Push Redefining Cash Flow Tools for SMEs?

MA is expanding beyond payments by backing Obol's AI cash flow tools in Australia, pushing deeper into SMEs' financial decisions.

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Zacks Equity Research

PayPal's Agentic Commerce Expansion: Will it Boost Top-Line Growth?

PYPL deepens its push into agentic commerce with Copilot Checkout, linking AI-driven shopping, branded checkout and payments inside Microsoft's Copilot.

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Kashvi Chandgothia

Should you Buy, Sell or Hold Applied Digital Stock Post Q2 earnings?

APLD shares spike after Q2 revenues soar 250%, underscoring strong execution while leaving questions around valuation and losses.

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Rajshree Sipani

Visa's Tokenization Push Is Becoming More Than a Security Play

V's tokenization push is evolving beyond security, boosting transaction efficiency, AI-driven insights and seamless payments across devices.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Investors Should Retain Euronet Stock for Now

EEFT's transaction growth, global expansion, acquisitions and digital payment push support its long-term outlook despite recent share declines.

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Nikita Kataruka

Pagaya Shines in 2025: How Should Investors Play the Fintech Stock?

PGY hit a 2025 inflection point with three straight GAAP profits, shrinking credit losses and a 125% share surge amid stronger fundamentals.

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Swayta Shah

JPM Q4 Earnings on Deck: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock Ahead of Results?

JPMorgan's Q4 earnings preview shows strength in trading and lending, but expenses and valuation may weigh on investor sentiment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Why Revenue Durability Matters More Than Ever for Nu Holdings

NU's growing revenue durability, driven by deeper multi-product use, is reshaping its growth story as recurring income rises despite macro swings.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hartford Insurance Strengthens Digital Push With New Columbus Tech Hub

HIG boosts its digital transformation by opening a Columbus tech hub focused on AI, cloud architecture and faster delivery of next-gen insurance solutions.

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Aniruddha Ganguly

Chase to Issue Apple Card: What's Ahead for Apple's Payments Business?

Chase will become Apple Card issuer within 24 months, as AAPL boosts fintech and Services growth.

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Swayta Shah

Robinhood vs. Schwab: Chase Potential or Stick With Profitability?

HOOD surges 203.5% in 2025 on global expansion and fintech bets, while SCHW leans on scale, trust and steady earnings growth. Which one is a smart buy for 2026?

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Nikita Kataruka

Capital One vs. AmEx: Which Credit Card Stock Offers Better Upside?

COF's Discover deal, strong loan demand and cheaper valuation frame the debate over which credit card stock among COF and AXP is a better bet.

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Shuvra Shankar Dey

SOFI Stock Rises 40% in Half a Year: Play or Time to Pause?

SOFI is up 40% in six months as new payments, crypto and AI launches fuel growth, but a premium valuation raises questions on how much upside remains.

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