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Where Will Robinhood Be in 3 Years?

Robinhood's innovative approach put it at the forefront of major financial shifts, including AI trading and blockchains.

German antitrust authority says PayPal practices may restrict competition

Robinhood's Latest Earnings Report Tells You All You Need to Know About the Future of Crypto. These 2 Numbers Really Stood Out.

Robinhood Chain brought in $26 million, and prediction markets brought in $173 million last quarter. Here's where Robinhood's growth could come from next.

IBM to end visa, green card sponsorship for most roles in its Consulting arm

Bill Ackman’s Best Buy Is Already Up 27%. Is It Too Late to Follow Him?

Key TakeawaysFour of the five stocks Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square bought or added to in the second quarter are up since June 30: Mastercard, Visa, S&P Global and Meta Platforms. Netflix is down 11%.

3 reasons the Amex Platinum is the worst — and best — card for travelers

The American Express Platinum Card® offers an excess of value at a hefty cost. Here are the top pros and cons to consider.

Robinhood backs tokenization of its stock on OKX–ICE platform even as most companies opt out

The brokerage firm said it would rather help build tokenized markets than sit on the sidelines, following a wave of early corporate pushback to the Intercontinental Exchange and OKX joint venture.

U.S. Core Equity 2 (DFAC) Adds Dow and International Paper on Nov. 5

The fund bought $4.3 million of Dow and $3.9 million of International Paper while selling $69.4 million of Visa.

$10,000 Invested in PayPal 5 Years Ago Is Worth About $2,590 Today. The Company Has Bought Back 8.6% of Its Shares Since January.

Believing that the stock is undervalued, management has aggressively repurchased shares.

Apple, Meta reject OKX–ICE tokenized stock plans, leaving crypto firms as the ones to watch

Strategy, Coinbase, Circle and Robinhood are among six companies from the venture’s initial selection with no disclosed objection, after 90% of issuers opted out.

SoFi Stock Is Down 50% From Its High. Here's Why I'd Buy It Right Now

SoFi's business has never looked stronger, but you wouldn't know it from the stock price.

The crypto industry has found new ways to grow. Making money from them is another story

Coinbase, Robinhood and Circle are expanding into stablecoins, payments and prediction markets, but their latest earnings show how hard it is to escape crypto's boom-and-bust cycles.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Moderna, Airbnb, Cloudflare, Affirm & more

These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Market Selloff Hits Financial Stocks. Why Banks, Brokerages Are Caught in the Crossfire.

Shares of financial services companies as varied as Robinhood, Webull, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley fell sharply on Thursday.

Visa sees US holiday retail sales growing 4.5%, fastest pace since 2021

Consumers are spending on physical gifts even as travel tops wish lists, Visa survey finds

Even as travel and experiences top the wish list, consumers are still prioritizing spending on physical gifts this holiday season.

Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Dropbox — see the list

Layoffs have hit over 35 companies in 2026, including Meta, Walmart, and American Express, as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.

Deal or no deal: Handicapping an LBO at Global Payments

Global Payments is reportedly in buyout talks. Analysts weigh financing hurdles and model possible take-private prices from below $100 to $190 a share.

Crypto Long & Short: ICE is betting on retail’s appetite for quick outcomes

Retail traders increasingly want trades that resolve fast, from prediction markets to same-day options. Andy Baehr of GSR argues perpetual futures belong in that group, and that ICE’s deal to bring Trade[XYZ]’s Hyperliquid markets…

Freedom Broker cuts PayPal to Hold as branded checkout stalls

Why Is Fiserv Stock Going Up?

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Buy, Sell, or Hold? Wednesday’s Top Upgrades and Downgrades: Adobe, Apple, Duolingo, Exxon Mobil, Fiserv, Fortinet, Gartner, Lockheed Martin, Skyworks Solutions, Visa and More

Wall Street analysts shifted their stances on some of the market's most closely watched names Wednesday, with surprising cuts hitting stocks many investors still consider safe bets and fresh upgrades landing on names that have struggled…

Is Mastercard Stock Paying You Enough For The Swings?

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Jack Dorsey's Block faces $764 million DOJ settlement as bitcoin profit plunges 50%

The proposed agreement would resolve a federal anti-money-laundering investigation, while lower Cash App trading fees halved Block's quarterly bitcoin gross profit.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) Delivered a 163% IRR: What Drove the Exit?

Greenlight Capital, an investment management firm, recently released its Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The funds returned -3.3% in the third quarter of 2026, compared with a 2.3% gain for the S&P…

Fiserv Just Gained 17% in a Month: Take Profits, or Buy More?

Key TakeawaysFiserv shares are up 17% in the past month, off their 52-week low, as payments stocks like Mastercard and Visa rallied while the Nasdaq fell. Analysts cut their price targets through October, and Fiserv’s own news didn’t…

Visa vs Mastercard: growth, valuation, and fair value compared

Ex-Amex CEO shares when business leaders need to speak up about politics: 'You should care about what happens in our society'

Ken Chenault, who served 17 years as American Express CEO, says some political situations call for a firm stance from business leaders.

Ackman calls stock market "broken" but touts Visa, MasterCard and Netflix

Why is Fiserv stock surging today?

Global Payments Inc. Amends Bylaws to Establish Exclusive Forum and 1 Percent Derivative Ownership Threshold

On October 28, 2026, in connection with recent amendments to the Georgia Business Corporation Code, the Board of Directors of Global Payments Inc. approved amendments to the company's Twelfth Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective…

Robinhood Stock: Should Investors Buy the Post-Earnings Dip?

The company's recent earnings numbers fell short of expectations, but it still possesses plenty of long-term growth potential.

What Mattered Most In Robinhood's Latest Quarter?

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Has Mastercard Stock Become A Different Bet?

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SoFi Just Made a Big Move Into Blockchain Payments. Here's What Investors Need to Know.

SoFi is taking blockchain beyond cryptocurrency trading and into everyday payments. The opportunity could be significant, but investors need to see one thing before getting too excited: proof that it can make money from it.

CD&R explores deal to take payments processor Global Payments private, source says

Is SoFi Stock a Buy After Falling 43% in 2026?

SoFi stock was up about 15% on Tuesday.

Stanley Druckenmiller's first X post backs Hyperliquid venture after $23 million indirect investment

The billionaire investor disclosed an investment in Trade[XYZ] as the platform teams up with the NYSE's parent company. His family office previously reported owning shares in a HYPE-focused treasury company.

What C-suite leaders are taking away from Anthropic's S-1

Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi explains why C-suite leaders are feeding into Anthropic's (ANTH.PVT) S-1 filing buzz, including Robinhood (HOOD) CFO Skiv Verman, who listed out what he's paying attention to.

NYSE owner takes steps to bring Hyperliquid perpetual futures to U.S.

The planned ICE[XYZ] venue would offer 24/7 perpetual futures on stocks, commodities and crypto, pending CFTC approval. ICE is investing in Trade[XYZ].

Warren Buffett's $48 Billion American Express Stake Has Been a Huge Winner. The Latest Results Say the Streak Is Far From Over.

The financial stock has generated a total return of 440% during the past decade.

Cathie Wood’s ARK buys the dip on Robinhood in its largest purchase in 6 months after 23% slump

HOOD fell 3.3% on Wednesday, broadening its one-month decline to more than 23%.

Tencent, Visa deepen payments push in China after regulatory green light

Tencent and Visa are expanding their payments partnership following recent regulatory approvals for foreign financial firms in China.

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, Small Caps Down After Fed Keeps Rates Steady (Live Coverage)

The Dow Jones index trimmed its gain Wednesday after the Fed held its key interest rate steady. Robinhood slid on earnings.

Coinbase earnings: Wall Street divided on trading rebound after Robinhood crypto revenue sinks 55%

Coinbase faces a key earnings test as analysts debate the strength of its trading rebound following a sharp drop in Robinhood's crypto revenue.

Companies laying off staff this year include Meta, Amazon, and Dropbox — see the list

Layoffs have hit over 35 companies in 2026, including Meta, Walmart, and American Express, as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.

Robinhood shares fall as crypto slump weighs on profits, offsetting gains in new businesses

Robinhood's third-quarter revenue met expectations, fueled by the company's expansion into options, predictions markets and other financial services.

Stock Market Today: Dow Edges Up As SK Hynix, Micron Lead Tech Stocks (Live Coverage)

The Dow Jones index wavers Wednesday ahead of the Fed's rate decision and Warsh's comments. Robinhood sinks on earnings.

Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers Ahead Of Rate Decision, Warsh Comments; Robinhood Plunges (Live Coverage)

The Dow Jones index drops Wednesday ahead of the Fed's rate decision and Warsh's comments. Robinhood plunges on earnings.

Robinhood to rally on prediction markets and new offerings, Bernstein says

Robinhood Markets is poised to see considerable upside due to its deepening push into crypto and prediction markets, among other offerings, per Bernstein.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Ultralife, SK Hynix, Robinhood, Enphase Energy & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Retail traders buy the dip on chip stocks — but Robinhood gets burned by the crypto market

Robinhood CFO says market volatility didn’t scare traders away from buying chip stocks “that they had really done research on.”

Stock Market Today, Oct. 27: SoFi Soars 13% After Beating Estimates and Raising Guidance

On Oct. 27, 2026, the fintech lender posted record revenue and membership growth, signaling durable margins and accelerating loan demand.

Robinhood shares fall 4% as crypto slump weighs on profits, offsetting gains in new businesses

Robinhood's third-quarter revenue met expectations, fueled by the company's expansion into options, predictions markets and other financial services.

Visa Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2026 Results

Visa Inc. reported its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full-year ended September 30, 2026. For the fourth quarter, net revenue was $12.1 billion, an increase of 13% over the prior year. GAAP net income in the fiscal…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Visa, Robinhood, NXP, Seagate and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves after hours.

Amex Platinum and Business Platinum add Airbnb perks, but lodging credit rules are tightening

American Express adds Airbnb bookings and new benefits for Platinum and Business Platinum cardmembers, alongside tightening rules for a popular lodging credit.

Why is Visa stock sliding today?

Robinhood's crypto revenue fell 55% from last year, but topped Street forecasts

Crypto trading volume fell 38% from year-ago levels, but the firm's overall blockchain business gained traction.

American Express vs. Nu: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy?

American Express boasts a 16% net margin and $16 billion in free cash flow, while Nu's 45% revenue growth and 18.1% net margin reveal two starkly different paths to profitability.