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Tirthankar Chakraborty

Why Robinhood Stock Is Soaring: A Buying Opportunity?

HOOD jumps 12.8% after unveiling crypto futures, staking, and tokenized U.S. stocks for EU and U.S. users.

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Swayta Shah

Circle's Trust Bank Bid: Will This Boost USDC's Market Dominance?

CRCL's bid to launch a federally regulated trust bank could reshape USDC's role in digital finance and boost revenues.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Is Upstart Too Expensive Now? A Wait-and-See Approach May Help

UPST surges on AI lending gains and product expansion, but steep valuation raises questions about sustainability.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Could Block's BNPL Moves Reshape Its Financial Ecosystem?

Block's BNPL momentum grows with Cash App integration and strong repayment rates despite rising fintech competition.

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Zacks Equity Research

NU's ARPAC Shows Compounding Power of Customer Stickiness

Nu Holdings' rising ARPAC reveals how low-cost service and deepening customer ties are fueling scalable, sticky growth.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Can PayPal Make a Turnaround With Its Buy Now, Pay Later Platform?

PayPal bets big on BNPL as Q1 growth tops 20%, aiming to drive global adoption and deeper user engagement through AI and checkout upgrades.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

What Does 13% YTD Drop Mean for PayPal Stock? Buy, Hold or Sell?

PayPal stock is lagging rivals in 2025, but strong BNPL gains and global expansion hint at potential upside ahead.

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Swayta Shah

PGY vs. TREE: Which Disruptive Lending Platform Has More Upside Ahead?

Can Pagaya's AI-driven lending model and rapid revenue growth outpace LendingTree's marketplace dominance? Let's find out.

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Swayta Shah

HOOD Unveils Micro Futures for BTC, SOL, XRP: Riding on Crypto Demand?

Robinhood rolls out micro futures for BTC, SOL and XRP, aiming to widen crypto access and boost trading volume.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Xsolla Help Affirm Gain an Edge in Gaming Payments?

AFRM partners with Xsolla to embed flexible BNPL options in gaming checkouts, targeting a tech-savvy audience.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Upstart Stock Appreciates 40% QTD: Should You Take the Bait?

UPST surges 40% this quarter, driven by AI-fueled lending gains - does its growth justify the lofty valuation?

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Should You Hold Onto XYZ Stock in 2025 Beyond Its 19% QTD Growth?

Block's 19.8% QTD rally outpaces peers, but macro headwinds and valuation spark debate over whether to hold or buy more.

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Zacks Equity Research

Visa & FIS Expand Ties to Provide Small Banks With Enhanced Payments

V deepens its FIS partnership to equip small banks with top-tier digital payment tools and boost transaction growth.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Looking for Fintech Growth? Here's How Affirm and SoFi Stack Up

AFRM edges ahead of SOFI with stronger earnings momentum, liquidity and a deepening capital partner network.

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Swayta Shah

Rate Cut Buzz Lifts JPM Stock to New Highs: Is There More Upside Left?

Rate cut hopes push JPMorgan to a record high, but rising costs, credit risks and macro headwinds cloud near-term gains. Is the stock a buy? Let's find out.

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Zacks Equity Research

MetLife Teams Up With Sprout.ai to Advance Global Claims Automation

MET taps Sprout.ai to speed up global claims processing, blending AI automation with human-centered service.

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Zacks Equity Research

Marsh & McLennan to Acquire Validate Health to Expand Healthcare Reach

MMC's Oliver Wyman to acquire Validate Health, boosting analytics capabilities for value-based healthcare growth.

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