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Company News for Oct 20, 2025

Companies in The News Are: AXP, FNB, TFC, APA

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Affirm & Fanatics Team Up to Offer Flexible Payments for Sports Fans

AFRM joins forces with Fanatics to bring fans flexible, transparent payment options for sports gear and collectibles.

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Euronet Embraces Stablecoins: Faster Settlements & Lower Costs Ahead

EEFT teams with Fireblocks to embed stablecoin tech in its global payment network, unlocking faster, cheaper cross-border settlements.

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Intuit Partners With Aprio to Boost Mid-Market Business Growth

INTU partners with Aprio to deliver AI-powered ERP and advisory solutions designed to accelerate growth for mid-market businesses.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa vs. Affirm: Can the BNPL Rebel Charge Past the Credit Card King?

AFRM's data-driven BNPL surge and 55% stock jump challenge V's global dominance as payments enter a new era of digital disruption.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Is Upstart's Diversification Strategy the Key to Lasting Growth?

UPST's AI-driven expansion into auto, home equity and small-dollar lending reshapes its growth model beyond personal loans.

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American Express Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Rising Network Volume

AXP delivers a 19% EPS jump and double-digit revenue growth in Q3 2025, fueled by record network volumes and resilient card fee income.

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Kashvi Chandgothia

MercadoLibre vs. Shopify: Which Digital Commerce Stock Has More Upside?

SHOP's global scale, AI momentum and rising profitability give it an edge over MELI's cost-heavy Latin American model.

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Shuvra Shankar Dey

SOFI Stock Soars 163% in 6 Months: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?

SOFI's six-month, 163% surge is powered by rapid member growth, a profitable fee-based model, and rising earnings momentum.

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Can Mastercard & U.S. Bank Simplify the Subscription Overload?

MA deepens its digital role through a U.S. Bank partnership that simplifies subscription tracking for cardholders.

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Is Visa Direct the Catalyst for a Cashless Tipping Revolution?

V's partnership with SpotOn and Astra uses Visa Direct to enable instant, cashless tip payouts, streamlining pay for service workers.

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Schwab Shares Rise as Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Trading & NIR

SCHW's Q3 earnings surge 70% year over year, fueled by higher trading revenues, solid asset management and record client assets.

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Block & Grubhub Team Up to Upgrade Food Ordering Ecosystem

XYZ teams up with Grubhub to streamline restaurant orders and payments, linking Square POS with Cash App Pay for a smoother dining experience.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

PayPal vs. Upstart: Which Fintech Stock Should You Buy Today?

PYPL's diversified growth and AI partnerships give it an edge over UPST's high-risk, high-reward lending surge in the 2025 fintech race.

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Intuit Upgrades Mailchimp to Seize Holiday Season Opportunity

INTU's upgraded Mailchimp brings smarter Shopify tools, global SMS and real-time analytics to boost retailers' holiday sales.

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Rise in NII & Fee Income to Aid COF's Q3 Earnings, Provisions to Hurt

Higher NII and fee income are expected to have driven Capital One's Q3 revenue higher, though earnings may have dipped on higher expenses and provisions.

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Will Visa's New Protocol Reinforce Confidence in Agent-Based Commerce?

V's Trusted Agent Protocol, built with Cloudflare, aims to secure AI-driven commerce and build trust across digital payments.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Affirm Stock Jumps 76% in 6 Months: Buy Now, Thank Yourself Later?

AFRM's 76% surge in six months reflects strong earnings momentum, extending partnerships and expanding global reach across BNPL and beyond.

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JPM's Q3 Earnings Beat as IB & Trading Businesses Shine, NII View Up

JPMorgan's Q3 earnings beat estimates as robust trading and IB lift results. Management raises full-year NII outlook on higher yields and loan growth.

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Can MercadoLibre's Regional Dependence Derail Its Growth Momentum?

With over 82% of revenues tied to just three markets, MELI's regional focus could threaten its growth resilience.

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