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Zacks Equity Research

Can Visa's Partnership With HotelRunner Redefine Travel Payments?

V's new partnership with HotelRunner aims to transform travel finance by embedding seamless, automated global payments across the hospitality ecosystem.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Should You Buy Mastercard Despite Its Rich Valuation of 31.54X P/E?

MA trades at a premium, but strong growth, cash flow and digital expansion support its long-term leadership in the payments space.

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Nalak Das

5 Mobile Payment Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Long-Term Gains

Five mobile payment stocks, namely, MA, V, PYPL, COF and GDOT are poised to gain as digital transactions surge worldwide.

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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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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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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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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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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Mastercard Deepens Corpay Alliance to Boost Cross-Border Flows

With $250 trillion market on the horizon, MA dives deeper into global payments with the Corpay partnership expansion.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

PayPal Trades Cheaper Than Industry: How to Play the Stock?

PYPL trades at a steep discount to peers like Visa and Mastercard, raising the question of whether the pullback is a buy-the-dip chance.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Cash King, Debt Light: Visa's Financial Muscle Tells the Story

V's $17.1 billion cash, low debt and powerful free cash flow fuel growth, buybacks and market-leading profitability.

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Arghyadeep Bose

OPFI vs. FUTU: Which Fintech Stock Is the Smarter Buy Right Now?

OppFi lifts guidance with AI-driven lending growth and strong credit quality, while Futu Holdings posts surging revenues and margins.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Payments Giant is the Smarter Buy Today?

MA's faster growth, higher capital efficiency and stronger exposure to high-yield areas give it the edge over Visa today.

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Zacks Equity Research

Visa's Value-Added Services: Driving Growth or Cosmetic?

V's value-added services rise 26% y/y in Q3 FY25, boosting growth with AI-driven fraud tools, new partnerships and faster checkouts.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Tariffs, Tinsel & Tight Budgets: Mastercard's Holiday Spend Forecast

MA sees U.S. holiday sales up 3.6% as tariffs, inflation and price-conscious shoppers reshape the 2025 season.

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Zacks Equity Research

Synchrony Teams Up With Audibel to Expand Financing for Hearing Care

SYF partners with Audibel to expand CareCredit and installment financing for hearing care across 1,000+ locations.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why Global Payments Shares Are Attracting Investors Now

GPN gains investor attention with strong cash flow, acquisitions like Worldpay and the launch of its Genius platform.

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Zacks Equity Research

Affirm Expands BNPL Reach With ServiceTitan & Vagaro Partnerships

AFRM deepens its BNPL footprint with new ServiceTitan and Vagaro deals, expanding into home repairs, beauty, fitness and wellness services.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Affirm vs. Block: Which Fintech Stock Has More Growth Potential?

AFRM's BNPL momentum, merchant expansion and earnings growth give it stronger upside than XYZ's diversified but slower portfolio.

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Arghyadeep Bose

DAVE's CAC Moves Up: Is Profitability Still in the Picture?

Dave's higher CAC is fueling strong customer growth, record EBITDA and soaring profitability despite rising costs.

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Zacks Equity Research

American Express Expands Premium Travel With New Digital Features

AXP enhances its travel edge with a new app, digital passport and smarter lounge access for card members.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Mastercard Up 10.7% YTD, Valuation Stretched: How to Play the Stock?

MA's 10.7% YTD gain, stretched valuation, strong growth drivers and regulatory hurdles leave investors weighing their next move.

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