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Should You Buy Mastercard Despite Its Rich Valuation of 31.54X P/E?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
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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5 Mobile Payment Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Long-Term Gains
by Nalak Das
Five mobile payment stocks, namely, MA, V, PYPL, COF and GDOT are poised to gain as digital transactions surge worldwide.
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Will Visa's Partnership With Pool Spark a Shared Finance Revolution?
by Rajshree Sipani
V's new partnership with Pool and First Internet Bank introduces a shared account model that could redefine collaborative finance.
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Can Predictive Intelligence Future-Proof Mastercard's Business Model?
by Zacks Equity Research
MA is turning transaction data into predictive intelligence, using AI to power fraud detection and smarter commerce.
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How Can Visa Modernize Liquidity Management With Stablecoins?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
V is betting on stablecoins to modernize liquidity management, and it can change how businesses move money across borders.
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Affirm Teams Up With Ace Hardware to Expand Flexible In-Store Payments
by Zacks Equity Research
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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EEFT's Dandelion & Citi Tie Up to Power Global Digital Wallet Payouts
by Zacks Equity Research
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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Mastercard Deepens Corpay Alliance to Boost Cross-Border Flows
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
With $250 trillion market on the horizon, MA dives deeper into global payments with the Corpay partnership expansion.
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PayPal Trades Cheaper Than Industry: How to Play the Stock?
by Moumita C. Chattopadhyay
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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Cash King, Debt Light: Visa's Financial Muscle Tells the Story
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
V's $17.1 billion cash, low debt and powerful free cash flow fuel growth, buybacks and market-leading profitability.
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OPFI vs. FUTU: Which Fintech Stock Is the Smarter Buy Right Now?
by Arghyadeep Bose
OppFi lifts guidance with AI-driven lending growth and strong credit quality, while Futu Holdings posts surging revenues and margins.
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Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Payments Giant is the Smarter Buy Today?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
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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Visa's Value-Added Services: Driving Growth or Cosmetic?
by Zacks Equity Research
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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Tariffs, Tinsel & Tight Budgets: Mastercard's Holiday Spend Forecast
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
MA sees U.S. holiday sales up 3.6% as tariffs, inflation and price-conscious shoppers reshape the 2025 season.
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Jefferies (JEF) Just Flashed Golden Cross Signal: Do You 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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Should You Buy Shattuck Labs, Inc. (STTK) After Golden Cross?
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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Synchrony Teams Up With Audibel to Expand Financing for Hearing Care
by Zacks Equity Research
SYF partners with Audibel to expand CareCredit and installment financing for hearing care across 1,000+ locations.
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Here's Why Global Payments Shares Are Attracting Investors Now
by Zacks Equity Research
GPN gains investor attention with strong cash flow, acquisitions like Worldpay and the launch of its Genius platform.
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Affirm Expands BNPL Reach With ServiceTitan & Vagaro Partnerships
by Zacks Equity Research
AFRM deepens its BNPL footprint with new ServiceTitan and Vagaro deals, expanding into home repairs, beauty, fitness and wellness services.
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Affirm vs. Block: Which Fintech Stock Has More Growth Potential?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
AFRM's BNPL momentum, merchant expansion and earnings growth give it stronger upside than XYZ's diversified but slower portfolio.
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DAVE's CAC Moves Up: Is Profitability Still in the Picture?
by Arghyadeep Bose
Dave's higher CAC is fueling strong customer growth, record EBITDA and soaring profitability despite rising costs.
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After Golden Cross, Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (STRW)'s Technical Outlook is Bright
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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American Express Expands Premium Travel With New Digital Features
by Zacks Equity Research
AXP enhances its travel edge with a new app, digital passport and smarter lounge access for card members.
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Mastercard Up 10.7% YTD, Valuation Stretched: How to Play the Stock?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
MA's 10.7% YTD gain, stretched valuation, strong growth drivers and regulatory hurdles leave investors weighing their next move.
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SEZL Soars 128% in 6 Months: Is Buying Still an Option for Investors?
by Arghyadeep Bose
Sezzle's On-Demand momentum is reshaping growth metrics, with surging volumes and rising customer engagement.
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