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Matthew Cochrane

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As an economic crimes detective, Matthew focuses on helping others avoid becoming victims of fraud and scams. He is most familiar with the fintech and payments industry and devotes much of his writing to covering these two sectors.

Recent Articles by Matthew Cochrane

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Jul 25, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

PayPal's Power Play to Capture Payment Processing Industry

In less than one month's time, PayPal has made two key acquisitions designed to give it a leg up on competition in the payments industry.

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Jun 7, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Is Visa Inc. a Buy?

The credit card network is trading at a high valuation after a market-crushing run. Is it still a buy for investors at these levels?

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Jun 6, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Lowe's Springs Into Action

Lost amidst the news of a new CEO and a cold spring is that Lowe's appears to finally be moving in the right direction strategically.

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May 28, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

The Digital Payments Space Heats Up, and PayPal Is On Fire

PayPal is in an enviable position in one of the world’s hottest trends, but competition from companies all across the board is getting intense.

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May 29, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Is My Pension Safe?

Wondering how long you can rely on those pension checks to keep coming? Here's what you can do to see how sustainable your pension plan really is.

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May 24, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Home Depot Hits Cold Snap, but Expect It to Spring Back Soon

The home improvement retailer's gardening sales were hit by unusually cold weather, but a much more important figure continues to trend in the right direction.

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May 22, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Reasons to Believe in a Skechers Stock Turnaround

This shoe manufacturer's stock was punished after the company guided for a light quarter ahead, but did the market overreact?

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May 22, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

2 Big Takeaways From Worldpay's 1st Quarter

The newly formed payments company, after the merger of Vantiv and Worldpay earlier this year, seems poised to beat the market as it enjoys cost synergies and unprecedented scale.

PayPal Headquarters

May 22, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

PayPal Challenges Square With $2.2 Billion European Acquisition

PayPal's newest toy complements it almost perfectly, giving the digital-payment platform new merchant tools, a greater point-of-sale presence, and an increased geographic reach. It also looks like a calculated move aimed squarely at the competition.

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May 21, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

The Secret to Global Payments' Success

Despite being overlooked in a hot sector, this payment processing company has found a way to consistently surpass investors' expectations.

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May 19, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Has PayPal Met Its Match?

The major credit card companies are ganging up to mimic one of PayPal's most popular -- and most successful -- services. Are PayPal's days now numbered?

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May 19, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Rock Solid Cheap Stocks With P/Es Under 14

In a bull market getting long in tooth, good value stocks are getting harder to find, but these three companies fit the bill. Find out why I own all three.

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May 18, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: American Express Company vs. Visa

To the average eye, these two credit card titans might sport similar business models, but looks can be deceiving. Which company makes for a better investment right now?

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May 18, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

The Biggest Takeaway From First Data Corp.'s Quarter

First Data's recent acquisitions are already paying off, but does that make the company a buy for investors?

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May 18, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Square's Big Secret Is Out

This company is much, much more than another payment processing provider.

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May 13, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

For PayPal, the Choice Is Clear

PayPal's Customer Choice initiatives are driving the company's growing network effect.

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May 11, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

PayPal Looks to the Underbanked Population for User Growth

New products show that PayPal believes it can help fill gaps in the world's financial system for the underprivileged.

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May 9, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Discovering Value In This Underappreciated Credit Card Company

Credit risk concerns might be overblown, making this credit card company an undervalued gem that is finding new ways to win and incentivize customers.

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May 9, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

The Acquisition Presenting Mastercard With Numerous Opportunities

Mastercard gave investors more reasons to cheer when it reported a strong first quarter, but one recent acquisition is providing the payment network with several potential revenue streams.

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May 8, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

The American Express Company's Winning Formula

After a strong first quarter, can American Express continue to produce big returns for investors? The company's management emphatically believes it can, especially if it sticks to its newfound formula for success.

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