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Block (XYZ) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

XYZ and PYPL take different fintech paths, with Square and Cash App powering Block, while Venmo's growth and cost savings drive PayPal's strategy.

Shares of the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) touched a fresh all-time high Tuesday. That gain is part of a broader shift in the market. Money has moved out of high-flying tech names and into more traditional corners of Wall Street. Key Takeaways: XLF hit an all-time high of $57.33 Tuesday, lifting [...]

HTLD, LCNB and XYZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 22, 2026.

Unity Software, HubSpot, Arista Networks and Block gear up for Q2 earnings, with AI and cloud growth supporting potential beats.

Morningstar says a Stripe-led takeover makes strategic sense but questions whether the reported $60.50-a-share offer will ultimately materialize.

Square, part of Block (NYSE:XYZ), expanded its partnership with Honolulu Cookie Company across 14 retail locations. The retailer is using Square Loyalty, integrated inventory tools, and a centralized customer directory as it opens a new flagship store. The rollout reflects wider use of Block's commerce platform by a midsize business with multi-state expansion goals. For investors tracking Block, this expanded Square deployment at Honolulu Cookie Company adds a concrete example of how the...

XYZ's 26.6% YTD rally reflects strength in Cash App and Square, but rising credit losses and macro risks raise questions about how much upside remains.

Payments company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International reportedly made an offer to acquire PayPal at $60.50 per share in a deal that would value the payments giant at more than $53 billion.

PYPL faces a tougher Q2 after a solid Q1, with slower branded checkout trends testing whether it can meet guidance and sustain investor confidence.

Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the 10 Most Promising Fintech Stocks to Buy Now. On July 9, Mizuho reaffirmed its Outperform rating on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) with a price target of $100 on the stock. The research firm said its recent survey of Cash App users to assess the potential of Neighbourhoods, the company’s […]

This Block insider executed a sale under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in March.

Block (XYZ) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

COOK, and XYZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 9, 2026.

PTGX, DHX, COOK, XYZ and ARLP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 9, 2026.

DHX, ARLP and XYZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 9, 2026.

Mobile payments are reshaping global commerce. See why V, XYZ, KLAR and GDOT could be among the biggest beneficiaries.

NBIX, MYRG, XYZ, DK and DY show strong relative price strength, upbeat estimate revisions and solid fundamentals heading into the second half.

Piper Sandler double-upgrades Block stock to "Overweight" and raises its price target to $100. Here’s why the investment firm recommends buying XYZ shares at the current price.

Piper Sandler says operational discipline, stronger monetization and AI-driven efficiencies could drive Block’s next phase of earnings growth.

Intuit strengthens its ecosystem with TurboTax, Credit Karma and QuickBooks, while XYZ builds on Cash App and Square growth, highlighting two distinct fintech strategies.

On 27 June 2026, Block, Inc. was removed from several Russell growth benchmarks, while earlier in the month Ladurée Canada announced it had selected Square as its exclusive commerce platform across all Canadian locations, expanding Square’s role across multiple store formats and channels. Together with a recent analyst upgrade highlighting Block within the payments sector, these developments spotlight how index status, client adoption, and external views can influence how investors assess...

XYZ boosts Square's reach as Sherwin-Williams adopts its payment and business tools to help PRO+ customers streamline operations and get paid faster.

Block (XYZ) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

XYZ's Square deepens its enterprise reach as Sofive Soccer Centers rolls out its unified commerce platform across 22 locations nationwide.

Recent client wins are putting Block (XYZ) back in focus for investors, as Sofive Soccer Centers and Coffee Dose adopt Square’s unified commerce platform to run complex, multi-location operations across sports facilities and quick-service restaurant formats. See our latest analysis for Block. These new multi-location clients arrive at a time when Block’s recent momentum has been strong, with a 90-day share price return of 25.96% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 18.53%. However, the...

AI-generated images, video, and audio are moving faster than the truth, triggering real market reactions, real panic, and real losses. Here's how synthetic media became the world's most urgent verification problem.

As AI focus shifts from chips to applications, software stocks like PLTR, XYZ, TEAM and DOCU could benefit from rising adoption and projected software spending gains.

Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the most undervalued stocks to buy and hold for 2 years. On May 7, Block reported Q1 2026 earnings, exceeding guidance with gross profit up 27% to $2.91 billion and adjusted diluted EPS reaching an all-time high of $0.85 (up 52% year-over-year). Growth was driven by broad-based strength in […]

Block's Square platform has secured Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. as a client to support its franchise operations across more than 50 locations. The Hat is using Square's restaurant solutions as it expands into out of state markets for the first time. These wins highlight Square's role as a unified commerce platform for retailers and restaurants with complex, multi site footprints. For investors tracking Block (NYSE:XYZ), these new multi location clients come as the stock trades around $76.1 per...