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After selling off significantly, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) looks compelling on the numbers, and Bill Ackman appears to agree. Pershing Square has reportedly been loading up on Microsoft while trimming its Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) position, a rotation worth examining because Microsoft has lagged the rest of mega-cap tech this year even as its AI business compounds at triple-digit rates. ... Bill Ackman Is Going All in on Microsoft. Should You Do the Same?

These stocks are popular with retail investors, and a reduction in interest rates could be just what's needed to send them rallying again.

As customers look to improve their financial health, online-only brands are positioning themselves as the solution with purpose-driven messaging and easy-to-use budgeting and spending tools.

The Neves Licensing Authority has identified a growing global demand for specialized licensing frameworks in the digital finance sector, driven by the shift towards technology-driven financial models and cross-border fintech activities. As financial technology operators increasingly depend on sophisticated systems like remote onboarding and cloud-based infrastructure, there's a rising need for modern licensing environments that support operational scalability and governance transparency. This...

Our SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) thesis is straightforward: the fintech is executing too well for the stock’s recent slide to last, even if the next 12 months bring more volatility than fireworks. The 24/7 Wall St. price target for SoFi is $18.28, implying 14.13% upside from $16.02. We rate shares a buy with high conviction (90% ... SOFI Stock Prediction: The Fintech Disruptor Could Soar This High by 2030

Fintech trading stocks like SoFi, Robinhood, and Webull face slowing momentum as investors reassess growth, profitability, and long-term risks.

The business is thriving, so why is the stock down?

If you are wondering whether SoFi Technologies at US$15.31 is priced attractively or carrying extra risk, the starting point is understanding what the current market price actually reflects. The stock has been under pressure in the short term, with the share price down 6.1% over the past week, 10.2% over the past month and 44.2% year to date, even though the 1 year return is 9.1% and the 3 year return is a little over 3x. Recent coverage has focused on SoFi's evolution as a diversified...

Coinbase and other crypto stocks surged on Thursday after a major bill that cements the crypto industry’s legal standing got one step closer to the finish line.

Financial services stocks are quietly running one of the better setups in the market right now. The 10-year Treasury is parked at 4.42%, the 30-year is near 5.00%, and BEA data shows the financial sector generated $897.1 billion in profits in Q4 2025, up 9.6% year over year. Higher long rates are widening lending spreads ... Treasury Yields Are at 4.42% and These 3 Digital Banks Under $50

SOFI's loan softness may mask a bigger shift as fee-based growth, deposits, and ecosystem expansion reshape its business model.

OppFi (NYSE:OPFI) reported higher first-quarter 2026 revenue but lower adjusted earnings as elevated charge-offs offset growth in receivables, while management emphasized a series of strategic moves aimed at reshaping the company into a broader technology-enabled banking platform. Executive Chairma

Americans are still swiping, tapping, and clicking through record consumption. Total personal consumption expenditures hit $21.86 trillion in March 2026, up from $20.68 trillion a year earlier, and financial services spending climbed to $1,82 trillion. The rails carrying that money are owned by fintechs, but pure-play leaders trade at a premium. Pure-play leaders sit at ... U.S. Consumer Spending Tops $21.86T: 5 Fintech Stocks Under $75

SoFi Technologies agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK fintech PrimaryBid, which focuses on giving retail investors access to new share offerings. The deal is aimed at expanding SoFi's reach into global capital markets and directed share programs for individual investors. This move extends SoFi's platform beyond its existing products and services for its member base. SoFi Technologies (NasdaqGS:SOFI) is making this move while its stock trades around $15.9 per share. The company has seen...

The S&P 500 has held up. The headline numbers look constructive. And semiconductors have surged 65% since their March lows. From the outside, the market appears resilient. Still, Liz Thomas, head of investment strategy at SoFi, wants investors to look more carefully at what's underneath those ...

Truist analyst Matthew Coad lowered his price target on SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock to $17 from $20 on May 12, keeping a Hold rating as part of a broader Payments sector note following Q1 2026 results. The price target cut reflects lower sale assumptions for the loan platform business and softer expectations for SoFi’s technology ... Truist Cuts SoFi Price Target to $17: Loan Platform Slowdown Pressures the Bull Case

The fintech specialist's underlying business is firing on all cylinders. So why has the stock been getting hammered?

The case for owning Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) has long rested on a two-engine narrative: a Premium subscription business compounding nicely, with an Ad-Supported tier eventually catching up. On a recent Motley Fool Money earnings podcast, an analyst pushed back on the second half of that story, arguing the “ad-supported business isn’t necessarily going to be the ... ‘Ad-Supported Business Isn’t the Path to Success’: Why One Analyst Says Spotify Should Lean on Pricing Power Instead

Tech stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (X

Millions of Americans are defaulting on their student loans. One 35-year-old professional got sued after last checking her account was $0. What’s going on with student loans right now?

In a recent development in the realm of digital payments, RemitBee Inc., a Canadian fintech platform, has announced a collaboration with Visa Canada to enhance cross-border payment services. By integrating with Visa Direct, RemitBee aims to provide faster and more secure international transfers to over 190 countries, addressing common issues faced by Canada's immigrant community in sending money abroad. This collaboration not only signifies an important milestone for Canada's domestic fintech...

SoFi Technologies (NasdaqGS:SOFI) has launched a new stablecoin, expanding its digital asset offering beyond its existing fintech products. The company has also rebranded its enterprise segment to SoFi Technology Solutions, signaling a shift in how it positions its technology and infrastructure services. These moves come as SoFi trades at $16.0, with the stock showing a 20.7% gain over the past year and a very large 3 year return of 211.3%. At the same time, the year to date return of a...

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) is one of the best high volume stocks to invest in according to hedge funds. On April 29, SoFi Technologies reported a record-breaking start to 2026, achieving GAAP net revenue of $1.1 billion, a 43% increase over the previous year. The company showed significant profitability with a GAAP net income of […]

The banking disruptor offers a rare combination of growth and profitability.

It's 50% off its all-time high.

Affirm Holdings delivered a strong showing in its fiscal third quarter, hiking its full-year outlook amid a surge in transaction volume and revenue that was bolstered by an expanding customer base. Gross merchandise volume (GMV) surged 35% to $11.6 billion, marking what CEO Max Levchin referred to as Affirm’s “tenth consecutive quarter of over-30% growth” in a letter to shareholders. The metric represents the total dollar value of all transactions processed on Affirm’s platform within a specific period, adjusted for any refunds, and serves as an indicator of total sales volume rather than revenue earned.

SOFI gains nearly 5% after Q1 as strong member growth, loan originations, and steady 2026 guidance boost investor confidence.

SoFi is doing one thing much better now. And it could be a big deal going forward.

Paypal (NASDAQ: PYPL) came into Q1 2026 as a company in the middle of a reset and still managed to beat across the board. Revenue landed at $8.35 billion versus expectations of $8.05 billion. Adjusted EPS came in at $1.34, comfortably ahead of the $1.27 estimate. Total payment volume hit $464 billion, up 11% year over year, the highest in its history. And yet, the stock fell almost 9% before the market even opened.

There are some surprises for investors: Spotify, Robinhood, and SoFi all dropped after results failed to impress.