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Rajshree Sipani

Can Mastercard Ride the Agentic Commerce Wave With PhotonPay?

MA tests AI-driven payments with PhotonPay, signaling a push to power secure autonomous transactions in the emerging agentic economy.

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Zacks Equity Research

Klarna Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong GMV & Network Expansion

KLAR tops Q1 estimates as revenues jump 44% to $1.01B, GMV hit $33.7B, and its consumer and merchant network expands sharply.

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Rajshree Sipani

Can Visa's Flexible Credential Make Card Payments Smarter in the U.K.?

V expands flexible payments in the U.K. with Zilch and Thredd, letting users choose financing options at checkout through one card.

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Rajshree Sipani

Can Affirm and Google Simplify Payments in AI Shopping?

AFRM teams with Google to bring BNPL into AI shopping, aiming to simplify checkout with transparent installment payments.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Top Mobile Payments Stocks to Buy in an Accelerating Digital Era

Mobile payments are transforming checkout worldwide, and companies like INTU, RELY, WEX and PAY are positioning to ride the next wave of digital commerce growth.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Mastercard: Strong Q1, Rising Estimates & Continued Tech Push

MA is drawing fresh optimism after a strong Q1 beat, rising EPS estimates, and continued investment in AI commerce, stablecoins and value-added services.

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Zacks Equity Research

Affirm Q3 Earnings Beat on Strong GMV Growth & Higher Transactions

AFRM beats Q3 estimates as GMV jumps 35% and transactions climb 45%, prompting higher fiscal 2026 guidance.

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