Dec 22, 2017 by Matthew CochraneWhy 2017 Was a Year to Remember for Corning Inc.Corning's strong growth and promising opportunities are opening investors' eyes to a world of possibilities.
Dec 20, 2017 by Matthew CochraneBetter Stock: American Express (AXP) vs. Paypal (PYPL)It's the credit card giant against the digital payment platform. What makes for a better investment right now?
Dec 18, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Top Bitcoin StocksIf you're wary of buying bitcoin after its record run, here are some other investments that can help you capitalize on the trend.
Dec 15, 2017 by Matthew CochraneTime to Get Greedy With Skyworks Solutions Inc's StockThis semiconductor chipmaker is poised to capitalize on the growth of the Internet of Things and the jump to 5G wireless networks.
Dec 15, 2017 by Matthew CochraneWhy 2017 Was a Year to Remember for PayPal Holdings Inc.From positioning itself as a winner in mobile commerce to finally monetizing Venmo to accelerating the growth rate of its user base, PayPal Holdings has had a busy year.
Dec 11, 2017 by Matthew CochraneCorning Incorporated's $373 Million Gorilla in the RoomFor ten years, Corning scientists have labored to make Gorilla Glass thinner, stronger, and more flexible. In the process, they also made it more popular for customers and more lucrative for shareholders.
Dec 7, 2017 by Matthew CochraneWhy PayPal Holdings Wants Out of (and Synchrony Financial Wants in) the Credit GamePayPal Holdings just sold its U.S. consumer credit portfolio to Synchrony Financial for almost $7 billion.
Nov 29, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Huge Trends Visa Inc. Can Ride HigherVisa's stock price has skyrocketed since the company went public almost a decade ago, but that doesn't mean it can't go higher. Here are three reasons shares are still a buy.
Nov 28, 2017 by Matthew CochraneIs First Data Corp. a Buy?There are several imminent catalysts that could spark growth for this giant payment-processing company, but it is still haunted by the sins of its past.
Nov 24, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHome Depot Gets With the PROgramWant to know the key to Home Depot's success? Finding new ways to reach and engage its most important customers.
Nov 23, 2017 by Matthew CochraneThe Biggest Obstacle Facing Amazon PaymentsWill rival companies ever entrust Amazon with their valuable transaction data?
Nov 22, 2017 by Matthew CochraneSquare and GoDaddy Forge a Crucial Partnership: What Investors Need to KnowSquare and GoDaddy are teaming up to try to offer omnichannel payment solutions to small business websites. Will it work?
Nov 22, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Reasons for Michael Kors Holdings Investors to Be Cautiously OptimisticA multitude of challenges remain for the iconic luxury fashion company, but there are some reasons for investors to believe better days are ahead.
Nov 15, 2017 by Matthew CochraneA Company Square-ly Aimed at SuccessSquare began as a company offering a simple attachment sellers could use with a mobile device to accept card payments. It has grown into a company offering a variety of innovative solutions for today's complex retail needs.
Nov 15, 2017 by Matthew CochraneGlobal Payments' Successful Two-Pronged StrategyCompeting in a payments landscape with rapidly changing needs, Global Payments looks to own entire business verticals and strengthen its omnichannel offerings.
Nov 15, 2017 by Matthew CochraneThis Type of Fraud Is Rising Frighteningly Fast: Here's How to Protect YourselfAccount takeover fraud can be financially draining and emotionally stressful. Here's what an economic-crimes detective says you can do to protect yourself.
Nov 14, 2017 by Matthew CochraneVenmo Me: PayPal Takes Its Popular App to the Next LevelWith a growing user base, a new marketing campaign, and two million merchants now accepting it as a method of payment, Venmo seems poised for success.
Nov 13, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane2 Catalysts (and 1 Growing Concern) for Brink's CompanyFind out why investors have been riding this armored truck to market-crushing gains this year.
Nov 13, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Bullish Takeaways From Aflac's Latest QuarterThere might not have been any fire-quackers, but the Aflac Duck once again quietly delivered a solid quarter.
Nov 13, 2017 by Matthew CochraneJPMorgan Chase Acquires WePay: What Investors Need to KnowJPMorgan Chase spent at least $220 million to bolster its position in the fintech race. Was it worth it?