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Rajshree Sipani

Does Mastercard's Agoda Deal Mark a New Phase in Rewards?

MA's Agoda partnership brings instant travel redemptions to loyalty programs, signaling a shift toward experience-driven, digital-first rewards.

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Zacks Equity Research

Euronet Expands Issuing Reach via Strategic Partnership With DXC

EEFT partners with DXC Technology to link Ren issuing with Hogan core banking, helping banks launch card and credit programs faster worldwide.

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Zacks Equity Research

Upstart's Credit Union Partnerships Soar: Will it Fuel Revenue Growth?

UPST adds new credit union partner as its referral network grows, signaling rising lender confidence and broader access to personal loans.

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Swayta Shah

Will JPMorgan Be Able to Reach Its NII Target of $103B in 2026?

JPM aims for $103B in 2026 NII, banking on revolving card growth and steady deposits despite rate headwinds.

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Swayta Shah

HOOD's Growth Roadmap: Buyouts, Partnerships and New Product Launches

Robinhood stock surges 203.6% in 2025 as acquisitions, partnerships and new products drive bold diversification beyond trading.

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Rajshree Sipani

Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Payments Giant Looks More Attractive Now?

V's scale, stronger margins and lower valuation edge it ahead of MA as both expand digital payments and value-added services.

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Arghyadeep Bose

DAVE vs. NU: Which High-Growth Fintech Is Worth Buying Now?

Nu Holdings' revenue durability, AI-driven efficiency and rapid customer growth contrast with Dave's cheaper valuation and rising competition. Let us find out who wins now.

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Rohit Vasant Fatarpekar

PayPal vs. Upstart: Which Fintech Stock is the Better Buy Now?

PYPL expands AI-driven commerce while UPST accelerates AI lending growth. Here's which fintech stock stands out now.

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Zacks Equity Research

SOFI's Operating Leverage is Finally Showing: What You Should Know

Operating leverage is emerging at SoFi Technologies as expenses stabilize, revenues scale faster and the platform shifts toward scalable profitability.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Retain Fiserv Stock in Your Portfolio

FISV is leveraging SaaS adoption, upgraded payment platforms and strategic acquisitions to drive steady revenue growth in 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Emerging Markets Show Strong Growth: Will AMZN Stock Benefit?

Amazon leans on emerging markets for growth as international revenues rise, profitability improves and logistics scale across India and Latin America.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Retain Green Dot in Your Portfolio

GDOT's growth is driven by rising BaaS adoption, new partnerships & AI innovation. Revenues for 2025 and 2026 are likely to witness double-digit growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Does Lemon's Bitcoin Credit Card Hint at V's Next Crypto Growth Lane?

A Bitcoin-backed credit card on Visa's network lets users spend pesos while holding crypto, highlighting a new path for crypto-linked credit growth.

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Arghyadeep Bose

NU Expands Heavily in Brazil: Can It Replicate the Same in Mexico?

Nu Holdings builds a 60% adult reach in Brazil and now targets Mexico, where adoption hit 14% and ARPAC reached $12.5, testing if the S-curve can repeat.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Visa, Advanced Micro Devices and Thermo Fisher Scientific

Visa, AMD and Thermo Fisher Scientific headline Zacks' top analyst reports, spotlighting digital payments strength, AI-driven chip demand and life-sciences innovation.

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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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