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PayPal Holdings (PYPL) recently reported second quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of US$8,682 million and net income of US$1,104 million. The results offer fresh context for how the stock is currently being evaluated. See our latest analysis for PayPal Holdings. Against this earnings backdrop, PayPal Holdings’ share price has moved sharply higher in the short term, with a 30-day share price return of 27.53% and a 90-day gain of 30%, even though the 1-year total shareholder return remains down...

Circle Internet Group is bouncing off summer lows with analysts sharply divided between $120 price targets and outright Sell ratings, and the September 16 Arc mainnet launch could force everyone to pick a side.

On CNBC’s Mad Money’s August 3 episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) as one of the standout performers in the S&P 500 during July as it gained 32.5%. While noting operational improvements under Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores, Cramer focused on the market reaction surrounding a reported buyout proposal from private fintech […]

JB Global Capital, an investment firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund declined 12.1% in Q2, largely driven by Alibaba, its largest holding. However, since inception on January 3, 2023, the fund has returned 109.7%, compared with 94.4% for the S&P 500. Additionally, please […]

The forward numbers make the stock look reasonable, but they assume profitability keeps climbing at a company currently spending to grow.

During Mad Money’s August 6 episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted why investors should target elite advisory firms rather than speculating on acquisition targets, as he said: Here’s a big theme that right now really only impacts two large companies: pent-up demand for mergers and acquisitions now that the Biden era of overzealous antitrust enforcement has […]

Mastercard's headline numbers looked strong, but analysts on its latest call focused on whether new growth drivers can truly offset a maturing core business.

After years of acquisitions and spin-offs, the bank technology vendors are under pressure to sell parts of their businesses.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

The strongest case for Mastercard hinges less on how much anyone spends than on how much of each payment it now runs on its own switch.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

The digital payments giant sent a fortune back to its owners, yet the stock fell far behind the market. Here is the accounting of what that cash really bought.

Visa's headline numbers looked spectacular, but analysts on its latest call kept poking at the same soft spot, revealing where the real risks to the growth story lie.

Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) reported record second-quarter results for 2026, with gross merchandise volume, revenue, subscriber growth and profitability all increasing from a year earlier. The buy now, pay later company also raised its full-year revenue and adjusted earnings outlook, citing momentum across

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fidelity and WEX have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Carl Icahn launches activist campaign targeting eBay (NasdaqGS: EBAY), urging a spin off of PayPal and major board changes. Icahn alleges conflicts of interest on eBay's board and questions past related party transactions. The activist letter calls for a separation of PayPal from eBay and a broad governance overhaul to reshape oversight. For readers interested in more ideas around ownership, control and long term alignment, explore 20 top founder-led companies NasdaqGS:EBAY 1-Year Stock...

Wall Street is taking a "prove it" approach to PayPal's current valuation.

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fidelity and WEX have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

PayPal Holdings is coming off a sharp five year share price decline of about 78.9%, yet the stock now screens as undervalued on several valuation checks, which raises questions about whether the current price is still baking in too much pessimism. Over the past five years the stock has declined about 78.9%, which means a lot of optimism has already been priced out by the market. Progress on PayPal's multi year turnaround and cost efficiency plans can support the investment case. However,...

PayPal's stock has returned to a price zone that has historically launched powerful rallies, after trading well below it as recently as last month.

Financial stocks were higher in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index risi

This is an identity-shift year for Shopify. The company is reframing itself as an AI-native platform for merchants.

Even though PayPal never directly addressed Stripe's recent buyout offer in its earnings report, the message was clear: It's too low.

Cross-border payment growth and strategic expansion support the industry players, but rising technology costs and consumer spending pressures continue to weigh on margins. Companies like V, MA, PYPL, FIS and WEX are likely to navigate industry challenges.

A year after the GENIUS Act, the US is experiencing a stablecoin gold rush. Western Union announced it’s own stablecoin. Paypal did too. Transaction volume on stablecoins is greater than Visa and Mastercard combined and ACH. Canada’s stablecoin market is a bit different. There are only 2 issuers of ...

The insider reduced direct holdings by 38% following an 18% stock decline over the past year.

PayPal soared more than 32% in July, boosted by its strong Q2 performance and buyout speculation.

Earnings season is in full swing, and one common theme that spooked investors: cash burn.

The blue chip leader will remain more resilient than the fintech challenger.

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