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Coinbase Global (COIN) wants to be judged as more than a crypto trading venue. Its evidence is subscription and services revenue, the non-trading line the CEO says makes the business a bit more predictable. That line is the metric that should worry a holder. In the first quarter of 2026 it fell 16% quarter-over-quarter, and the stock is down about 39% over the past year even after a summer rebound.
Paypal (PYPL) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
FMPay, a payment institution authorized by the FCA, has unveiled its card acquiring and payout model designed for mid-sized digital businesses and B2B fintechs. The two-layered operating model features an API-led processing stack focused on settlement and compliance, coupled with a human layer comprising dedicated risk experts who manage client outcomes and address problems in real time. This direct acquiring approach enables FMPay to handle pay-ins and payouts across Visa, Mastercard, and...
Visa just posted a fifteenfold jump on a new payment rail while its core business hits records, but the real question is whether stablecoins strengthen its network grip or quietly erode the economics that justify trading near all-time highs.
PayPal World is gaining traction as PYPL seeks to boost transaction activity, deepen engagement and drive monetization across its ecosystem.
AFRM's new AI model uses 14 years of data to expand credit approvals, boost completed purchases and improve early loan performance.
Analysts have trimmed their central fair value estimate for PayPal Holdings, with the model price target moving from US$59.16 to US$57.07. The revision comes amid mixed research views, with some analysts highlighting Q2 earnings and asset value, while others focus on competition, questions about a takeover, and recent share moves linked to deal headlines. As you read on, you will see how this updated target fits into the broader PayPal narrative and what signals to watch next. Analyst Price...
Chris Buckner joins the company as it looks to enhance the “meaningful experiences” it offers to Marriott Bonvoy members, per Chief Customer Officer Peggy Roe.
Over the past 18 months, 40 wannabe bankers have filed for charters with the Comptroller of the Currency. So far, 21 have been approved.
Ready for an artificial intelligence bot to buy things for you? Love it or hate it, the option is getting closer to reality thanks in part to a deal between Mastercard and fintech firm Alchemy. While Mastercard first announced its agentic payment framework back in 2025, the new deal links it to Alchemy’s agent infrastructure, which developers can use to enable their AI agents to buy stuff.
Venmo's expanded NIL campaign targets college audiences as PYPL pushes the platform beyond P2P payments and builds higher-value engagement.
Key TakeawaysPYPL closed at $52. 71 on September 16, 2026, almost exactly where it traded before takeover speculation began.
Insider disposed of shares through non-discretionary tax withholding following quarterly vesting of restricted stock units, maintaining beneficial ownership of 65,761 shares.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
PayPal (PYPL) has gained 27% over the past three months while the S&P 500 returned 0.7%. Over the trailing twelve months, the stock is still down 18.7%, so the whole gain is recent. A gain that recent still needs an operating reason to hold, and management points to what PayPal lends, not to the checkout button.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Paypal (PYPL) stood at $52.71, denoting a -2.04% move from the preceding trading day.
Synchrony Financial’s 18.8% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 5.1%, and its stock price has climbed to $76.06 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
PayPal moves up three places as analysts weigh its profit outlook, buybacks and PYUSD growth against slower user gains.
Coinbase Global (COIN) stock has gained about 18% over the past month, and it is still down about 44% over the past year. At about $175 a share, the market pays 7.3 times sales against 3.2 for the S&P 500, more than double the market's price for revenue that is shrinking. The question is whether what Coinbase is building is worth more than what it is losing.
PYPL bets on agentic payments as a long-term growth opportunity, building capabilities now for AI-driven commerce from 2028 onward.
In August 2026, digital payment platform eToro experienced significant shifts in its business metrics, highlighting trends in the digital payment landscape. The company reported assets under administration reaching $20.2 billion, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year, while the number of funded accounts grew by 18% to 4.36 million. The platform saw a 31% rise in the total number of trades within capital markets, although the invested amount per trade decreased by 29%. Crypto...
Amazon is a fantastic artificial intelligence investment.
Enrique Lores is rejecting multi-billion-dollar takeover bids to chart PayPal's independent future.
Investors need to be aware of the headwinds the stock faces.
Affirm surged while its closest rivals barely moved, and no company announcement explains why. The gap between Affirm and the rest of the buy now, pay later pack raises a question that matters for anyone holding shares into the weekend.
PayPal expands into tuition, BNPL and merchant payments, giving the company more ways to reach customers and grow.
A $50 billion buyout is stalled but Enrique Lores could make a $25 million bonus if Wall Street buys into his plans to transform the payments company.
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