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Arghyadeep Bose

Dave vs. OppFi: Which Fintech Stock Is the Smarter Bet Right Now?

DAVE and OPFI post solid 2025 results, with strong revenue growth, improving credit metrics and repeated guidance hikes fueling investor interest.

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Zacks Equity Research

Nu Holdings' Rapid Customer Gains Are Reshaping Fintech Growth

NU is accelerating fintech growth, adding 4.3M customers in Q3 2025 as its user base hits 127M and monetization scales across Latin America.

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Swayta Shah

Is JPMorgan Stock a Buy for 2026 as it Hits an All-Time High?

JPM stock hits a record high on lower rates, GDP strength and crypto trading talks, even as it trades at a premium. Is it worth betting on for 2026?

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Swayta Shah

JPMorgan Mulls Entering Crypto Trading Business: What Does This Mean?

JPM is weighing crypto trading for institutions as regulation eases, signaling a shift that could add liquidity and intensify competition.

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Rajshree Sipani

Visa vs. PayPal: Which Fintech Stock Has More Upside Today?

PYPL is betting on AI-driven commerce and platform engagement as it competes with V's scale-led payments network.

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Zacks Equity Research

Upstart's Partnerships Surge: Will it Ignite Revenue Rocket?

UPST expands partnerships with Tech CU, Peak and CAFCU, growing its AI lending network past 100 partners and widening personal, auto and HELOC offerings.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

AFRM vs. AXP: Which Fintech Play is the Better Bet for 2026?

Affirm's rapid growth, expanding merchant network and embedded BNPL model give it an edge over legacy players like AmEx, heading into 2026.

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Swayta Shah

IBKR Seeks National Trust Bank Charter: What it Means & Why it Matters

Interactive Brokers' push for a national trust bank charter aims to boost custody efficiency, appeal to institutions and enhance earnings quality over time.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for December 22nd

OII, PJT, MODG, OPFI and VIST have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Dec. 22, 2025

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for Dec.22

VIST, OPFI and M made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on Dec. 22, 2025

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Zacks Equity Research

Intuit & Circle Team Up for Smarter Money Movement With Stablecoins

Intuit partners with Circle in a multi-year deal to integrate stablecoin infrastructure and USDC for refunds, payments, remittances and savings.

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Zacks Equity Research

Aflac Expands Digital Reach via Ethos Tie-Up in Supplemental Health

AFL partners with Ethos to sell cancer insurance on a fully digital platform, letting customers add supplemental coverage in minutes alongside life policies.

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Riya Anand

Can STNE's Pix-Powered Deposit Growth Set the Stage for Profitability?

StoneCo's Pix-led deposit surge and cash sweep shift to time deposits are lowering funding costs and supporting profitability.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Visa and Akamai Become the Trust Backbone of Agentic Commerce?

V is teaming up with Akamai to secure AI-driven agentic commerce, authenticating shopping agents and intent to separate legitimate activity from fraud.

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Zacks Equity Research

MetLife Expands Pet Insurance Reach Through Petstablished Partnership

MET is embedding pet insurance into shelter adoptions via Petstablished, letting adopters bundle coverage into fees and protect pets from day one.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons Why You Should Invest in Green Dot Stock Right Now

GDOT shares jump 19% in a month, backed by positive earnings surprise history, strong 2025 revenue growth forecasts and expanding fintech partnerships.

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Zacks Equity Research

Block's Ecosystem Expansion: Will Partnerships Boost Profitability?

XYZ expands Square with Thrive and Afterpay with several more brands. Among other partnerships are Blackbird Bakery and Grubhub to strengthen its ecosystem.

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Zacks Equity Research

Western Union Ties Up With Deutsche Post to Broaden Germany Reach

WU partners with Deutsche Post to roll out cross-border money transfers across Germany in 2026, expanding access at thousands of postal branches.

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