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Will Affirm's Smart Underwriting Shift Redefine BNPL Risk?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
AFRM adds real-time bank data to underwriting, aiming for sharper risk decisions and wider approvals.
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BNP Paribas SA (BNPQY) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You Buy?
by Zacks Equity Research
Good things could be on the horizon when a stock experiences a golden cross event. How should investors react?
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Is Mastercard Turning Incentive Spend Into a Reliable Growth Channel?
by Zacks Equity Research
MA bets that category-specific prepaid rewards for fuel, EV charging and groceries can turn incentive spend into steadier, recurring network growth.
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Visa Breaks the Illusion of Stability: Why 2026 Could Surprise Markets
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
V's Global Economic Outlook for 2026 sees steady growth masking shifts in spending, regional trade and AI adoption that could reshape markets.
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Global Payments Reshapes Itself With Worldpay Deal and Strategic Exit
by Zacks Equity Research
GPN reshapes its business after closing the Worldpay deal and selling Issuer Solutions to FIS, creating a focused global merchant and commerce platform.
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From Human to AI-Led Transactions: FIS Expands Banks' Capabilities
by Zacks Equity Research
Fidelity National rolls out an industry-first agentic commerce offering, giving banks tools to manage secure AI-led transactions at scale.
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Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) Now Trades Above Golden Cross: Time to Buy?
by Zacks Equity Research
Is it a good or bad thing when a stock experiences a golden cross technical event?
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Is Mastercard's Open Finance Push Redefining Cash Flow Tools for SMEs?
by Zacks Equity Research
MA is expanding beyond payments by backing Obol's AI cash flow tools in Australia, pushing deeper into SMEs' financial decisions.
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Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Who Wins and Who Takes the Hit?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
Trump's proposed 10% credit-card rate cap could squeeze issuers like Capital One while leaving payment networks less exposed for a year.
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Visa's Tokenization Push Is Becoming More Than a Security Play
by Rajshree Sipani
V's tokenization push is evolving beyond security, boosting transaction efficiency, AI-driven insights and seamless payments across devices.
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