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3 Fintech Stocks to Buy Right Now
While fintech isn't as popular an investment trend as it used to be, it's still an ongoing fundamental shift in how consumers pay for goods. And because it isn't a mainstream investing trend
Mastercard catches scalpers
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Why Visa Stock Was Down Today
Visa (NYSE: V) was falling on Tuesday, down as much as 2.6% on the day. As of 3 p.m. ET it had bounced back a bit and was down 1.2%. The stock was trading at approximately $241 per share at 3 p.m
Is Visa the Best Dividend Stock for You?
Picking high-quality businesses in thriving industries is a proven way to succeed as an investor. A growing industry often translates into growing revenue and profits for its major players
If You Invested $10,000 in Visa in 2018, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Visa (NYSE: V) is by far the No. 1 payment-card brand in terms of cards in circulation, and one of the most familiar and well-recognized corporate names on this planet.
It's also been quite a solid
1 Robinhood Stock That Could Crush the Market in the Long Run
Robinhood Markets operates an online, commission-free, stock-trading platform that has in many ways revolutionized stock trading with its ease and accessibility. Early on, its users got a bit of a
1 Dark-Horse Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet in the $1 Trillion Club by 2033
Only a handful of publicly traded companies have a market cap exceeding $1 trillion. Apple reached the milestone in 2018, followed by Microsoft in 2019, and Alphabet in 2020. More recently, Amazon
Is Visa Stock a Buy?
Visa (NYSE: V) is the world's leading payments processing network, servicing over 200 countries and handling more than $14.3 trillion in payment volume in the 12 months ending on March 31. Through
Why Shares of CleanSpark, Riot Platforms, and Hut 8 Mining Are Rising Today
Shares of crypto-mining companies continued their monstrous run today amid a more favorable jobs report that did little to quell investor concerns about more interest rate hikes ahead.
Shares of
Why Fiserv Stock Rose 12.4% in June
Fiserv Inc. (NYSE: FI) had a strong month as its stock price rose 12.4% in June, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The stock is up about 23% year to date, trading at around $125 per share
Visa Is Great. Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy It
As you scan the investment landscape, it's hard to find truly exceptional businesses. I'm talking about those that have wide economic moats, long track records of financial success, and sizable
Worried About the Markets? Buy and Hold These 2 Cheap ETFs.
Is a bull market really underway or are the bears just taking a break? It's a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty type of question, and the answer really depends on who you ask and your outlook on
7 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now in July 2023
Today, I provide my seven best dividend stocks to buy for the month of July 2023. Dividend stocks are a great way to add balance and passive income to a long-term investing portfolio. Compound
Why Visa Rallied Today
Shares of Visa (NYSE: V) were rising in Thursday trading, up 2.8% as of 1:36 p.m. ET.
Visa's revenue and profits are based on payment volumes running over its global payments rails. That growth is
5 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in July 2023
We are halfway through 2023, and the S&P 500 is up roughly 15%, which would be an incredible year in a full year. However, 15% in only six months is phenomenal. Mega tech has carried the majority of
Warren Buffett Owns a Lot of Stocks -- Here's the 1 I'm Most Excited About
Warren Buffett, whom many consider the greatest investor of our time, holds more than 50 stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, his holding company. Out of all these investments, I'm eying
Western Union México and Fundación Dondé Partner Up to Provide Cross-Border Remittance Services in Mexico
Western Union and Fundación Dondé, a Private Assistance Institution (I.A.P., Institución de Asistencia Privada), today announced an agreement to offer Western Union remittance services at 332
Better Buy: Visa vs. American Express
Visa (NYSE: V) is not a cheap stock, but it has recession resistance and some pretty amazing competitive advantages. On the other hand, American Express (NYSE: AXP) has several different revenue
Better Buy: Mastercard or Visa?
On the surface, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Visa (NYSE: V), look similar enough as companies. Indeed, they appear almost interchangeable. They're both just credit card middlemen, collecting a small
Is Visa the Perfect Stock?
There's obviously no such thing as a perfect stock for all investors. But in this clip, Fool.com contributors Tyler Crowe and Matt Frankel, CFP®, discuss why payments giant Visa (NYSE: V) checks a
Better Buy: PayPal vs. Visa
Digital payments is a hot industry. Even as e-commerce, which requires digital payments, is decelerating as a portion of total retail sales, consumers continue to use digital means at physical
3 Top Stocks to Buy if There Is a Market Pullback
Stocks have gone on a tear in recent months, with growth shares leading the way. Since the start of 2023, the S&P 500 index is up 14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has risen nearly 38%. The
The Top Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Investing in the stock market, while made out to be complicated and intimidating, can be a simple exercise. The best course of action is to find quality businesses with competitive advantages. And
Is Accenture Stock a Buy Now?
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) posted its latest earnings report on June 22. For the third quarter of fiscal 2023 (ended May 31), the IT service provider's revenue rose 3% year over year (5% in local
1 Low-Risk Financial Stock That's Crushed the Market
Sometimes it can pay to own early-stage stocks with extremely high growth potential. Being early into stocks like Tesla or Amazon can create life-changing wealth for your portfolio, turning $1,000