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Swayta Shah

JPM or MS: Which IB Stock to Buy Amid Optimistic Industry Prospects?

JPMorgan's dominance and stability contrast with Morgan Stanley's growth-driven momentum as both eye gains from a revived IB landscape. So, which stock to buy?

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Zacks Equity Research

Can PayPal's 5% Cash Back on BNPL Fuel Its Growth This Holiday Season?

PYPL boosts BNPL online and in-store purchases with 5% cash back, targeting stronger holiday spending and merchant growth.

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Arghyadeep Bose

Are AI-Backed Offerings Fueling Futu Holdings' Growth Engine?

FUTU's AI-driven platforms boost client growth, profitability and loyalty, marking a major leap in its digital investment journey.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Rising Credit Exposure Put MercadoLibre's Margins Under Pressure?

MELI's fast-growing credit book is straining margins, with rising risks that could deepen pressure in coming quarters.

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Swayta Shah

JPM Stock Before Q3 Earnings: Should You Buy Now or Wait for Results?

JPMorgan's Q3 earnings on Oct. 14 could show strength in trading and IB, but rising expenses and asset quality trends may test investors' resolve.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for October 7th

EGAN, STNE and ALHC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on October 7, 2025.

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Rajshree Sipani

Will Visa's Partnership With Pool Spark a Shared Finance Revolution?

V's new partnership with Pool and First Internet Bank introduces a shared account model that could redefine collaborative finance.

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Kashvi Chandgothia

MELI Falls 13% in Three Months: Should You Hold or Fold the Stock?

MercadoLibre shares slide 13% in three months as credit risks, regional exposure and rivals hinder growth momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Predictive Intelligence Future-Proof Mastercard's Business Model?

MA is turning transaction data into predictive intelligence, using AI to power fraud detection and smarter commerce.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

How Can Visa Modernize Liquidity Management With Stablecoins?

V is betting on stablecoins to modernize liquidity management, and it can change how businesses move money across borders.

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Shaun Pruitt

Watch These Housing Related Stocks: RKT, TOL, ZG

Investor sentiment is rising for housing-related stocks, which are gaining traction as a result of recent and potentially ongoing interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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Zacks Equity Research

Affirm Teams Up With Ace Hardware to Expand Flexible In-Store Payments

AFRM expands into Ace Hardware stores, offering buy now, pay later options that boost shopper flexibility and fuel its retail growth push.

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Arghyadeep Bose

OppFi's NCO Rate Falling: Is Risk Mitigation Strategy Paying Off?

OPFI's NCO rate keeps falling as AI-driven underwriting and risk strategies fuel record revenues and profit growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights PayPal, Robinhood Markets, Interactive Brokers and Visa

PYPL, HOOD, IBKR, and V are positioned to benefit from the cryptocurrency rebound, showing strong growth potential and positive earnings revisions as digital payments gain momentum in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Powering Modern Fintech: A Deep Dive Into SoFi's Galileo

SoFi's Galileo drives fintech innovation with unified API solutions, AI-powered support and expanding global partnerships.

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Zacks Equity Research

EEFT's Dandelion & Citi Tie Up to Power Global Digital Wallet Payouts

Euronet's Dandelion partners with Citi to deliver instant global wallet payouts, boosting speed, reach and efficiency in cross-border payments.

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Zacks Equity Research

Cigna to Support Cleerly's AI Cardiovascular Imaging Solutions

CI expands coverage to Cleerly's AI cardiovascular imaging, boosting access, early detection and digital healthcare adoption.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stock to Buy for September 29th

CIB, CION and SBFG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 29, 2025.

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Shuvra Shankar Dey

Nu Holdings' Market Dominance Fueled by Rapid Customer Expansion

NU tops 123M customers, fueling 29% revenue growth in Q2 2025 and cementing its dominance in Latin America's digital banking scene.

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Swayta Shah

How Will Fed Rate Cuts Reshape Robinhood's Revenue Model?

Fed rate cuts to weigh on HOOD's net interest income, but surging trading, crypto expansion and Gold subscriptions are expected to offset the hit.

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Swayta Shah

HOOD Stock S&P 500's Top Performer: Is the Momentum Sustainable?

Robinhood tops the S&P 500 with a 229% surge as it diversifies beyond brokerage into global fintech and crypto. Can the rally last? Let's find out.

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Kashvi Chandgothia

Is MercadoLibre's Rapid Loan Growth Becoming a Profitability Headwind?

MELI faces a test of lending discipline as portfolio stress threatens to erode future profits.

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Arghyadeep Bose

DAVE vs. SEZL: Which Fintech Stock Is Poised Well for Growth Now?

Sezzle posts record growth while Dave expands members and profits. See which fintech shows stronger momentum ahead.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Investors Should Hold CNO Financial Stock for Now

CNO's growth is fueled by rising premiums, tech investments and acquisitions, though high leverage and costs pose challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

PayPal's Buy Now Pay Later Grows Fast: What Drives This Surge?

PYPL's BNPL jumped with 20% volume growth in Q2 2025. Its new financing from Blue Owl, big merchant wins, and its higher order value remain encouraging.

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