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For those seeking cash-generators, both Visa (V) and Apple (AAPL) fit the criteria nicely, with each also soon to report quarterly results.

PYPL heads into Q2 earnings with TPV growth and platform expansion in focus but faces margin pressure, competition and macroeconomic uncertainty.

VLTO heads into Q2 results with a strong earnings beat streak as demand, acquisitions and segment growth set expectations for higher sales and profit.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) stock is sliding Friday morning, trading at $320.55 and down 6% after the card issuer reported a Q2 2026 beat that traders opted to fade. The reaction hit within an hour of the 8:30 a.m. ET 8-K Form, pulling American Express stock down from a prior close of $340.84. The drop extends ... American Express Sinks 6% After Q2 Earnings Beat as Visa, Mastercard Hold Steady

Franklin Templeton executive vice president and head of digital assets and innovation, Sandy Kaul, discusses how she sees the future of AI agentic trading. "The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

Transaction marks a milestone for small businesses where procurement can now be delegated to an agent to be managed entirely

XDC Tech integrates Bridge to add fiat access, virtual accounts, custody, and stablecoin settlement for businesses and future AI agent payments.

Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) reported comparable second-quarter growth as strength in its Midwest and South properties, online operations and managed business helped offset continued softness tied to Las Vegas destination travel and construction disruption at Suncoast. President and Chief Executive Offic

Privately held MoonPay has adopted the Discover Network, allowing its customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies th...

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) reported a modest increase in second-quarter 2026 sales while maintaining its adjusted earnings outlook, as recurring maintenance demand and gains in building materials helped offset continued weakness in new pool construction and discretionary spending. President and CEO John Wa

V heads into fiscal Q3 earnings with a strong beat history, rising payment volumes and digital payments growth, but can results justify its premium valuation?

Montaka Global Investments, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the update is available to download here. Montaka manages a concentrated portfolio of high–conviction, long-term, competitively advantaged businesses bought when prices are attractive. While it delivered positive returns in the June quarter, its 12-month performance was largely negative due to […]

The agency reported an 80.5% revenue increase in the past 12 months.

A rejected buyout offer, an aggressive buyback program, and a valuation half that of its closest rival paint an unusual picture for PayPal heading into its July 28 earnings report.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

During the July 21 episode of CNBC’s Mad Money, host Jim Cramer reviewed Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) using options trader Bob Lang’s analysis of the daily chart of the stock. Pointing to the company as a premier vehicle for investors seeking to rebalance away from pure tech without sacrificing growth or high-margin processing power, Cramer highlighted […]

During the Tuesday episode of Mad Money, host Jim Cramer discussed the major credit card networks as he noted that consumer spending remains resilient. He began by highlighting the broader economic data and noted that roughly 81% of Americans hold a credit card, averaging three to four cards per consumer, with cardholders using about 29% […]

Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Visa (V), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.

AMAT, TXN, MCO, V and WMT use strong moats to fend off rivals and deliver consistent returns amid market shifts.

The cross-border payments company bought Cypher this month to roll forward its stablecoin strategy, says CEO Prajit Nanu.

JPMorgan Chase just had the most profitable quarter in its history. Second-quarter net income came in at $21.2 billion, powered by a surge in trading revenue and a gain on its Visa stake. The S&P 500 is up close to 10% this year. Consumers are still spending. Inflation has moderated. By most ...

Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) reported sharply higher second-quarter 2026 earnings, helped by strong fee growth, higher net interest income and a sizable gain tied to its Visa Inc. holdings, while management raised its full-year outlook for revenue and net interest income. The Chicago-based financia

Dodge & Cox Fund, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Dodge and Cox Stock Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Despite volatile oil prices and rising inflation, U.S. equities reached record highs in Q2 2026, driven by a technology-led rally, particularly in memory semiconductors. The Fund’s […]

American Express expands its commercial payments with new automation tools and a Bottomline partnership to streamline B2B payments and reduce manual processing.

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for Visa (V) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

Earnings and revenue surpass Wall Street expectationsNorthern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) reported second-quarter 2026 results that comfortably exceeded analyst forecasts, supported by higher fee income and a significant gain related to its participation in Visa’s exchange offer. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $4.

PayPal rejected a $53.4 billion buyout bid from Stripe and Advent International, but its PYUSD stablecoin, Visa integration, and improving fundamentals suggest shares may still be undervalued.

The rollout follows Visa’s recent update to its Visa Infinite proposition in Asia Pacific.

Visa (V) just rolled out two major products, the Visa Stablecoin Platform and an AI Financial Assistant for banks, giving investors fresh information on how the stock is tied to stablecoins and AI-driven financial tools. See our latest analysis for Visa. Visa’s share price has gained momentum recently, with an 8.73% 1 month share price return and a 14.31% 3 month share price return. The 3 year total shareholder return of 52.51% points to stronger longer term compounding despite more muted...