Nov 13, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Reasons for Mastercard Investors to CheerIn Mastercard's most recent conference call, the company once again showed strong growth from an unlikely source, secured new deals, and highlighted a massive opportunity.
Nov 8, 2017 by Matthew CochraneDiscover Financial's Unenviable, Undeniable, and Unbelievable ProblemAs this credit card company grows its loan portfolio, investors keep punishing it for an almost inevitable outcome.
Nov 8, 2017 by Matthew CochraneBig Banks Show Major P2P Payment GrowthThe launch of the P2P payment app Zelle this past quarter served as a major catalyst for P2P growth within banks' own ecosystems. But should investors even care?
Nov 7, 2017 by Matthew CochraneCorning Builds a Moat of Fiber Optic CableCorning has a low-cost advantage and technical prowess.
Nov 7, 2017 by Matthew CochraneVisa's Very Real Catalyst for GrowthVisa management just called out this region for its "many opportunities" ahead.
Nov 6, 2017 by Matthew CochraneSquare Partners With SAP: What Investors Need to KnowJust weeks after finalizing one partnership with an enterprise business platform, Square makes another one. Are these moves necessary to power growth?
Nov 6, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Big Developments From American Express' Latest QuarterThe credit card giant's latest quarter revealed some big news for investors.
Nov 6, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane4 Timeless Investment Principles From The Motley Fool Investment GuideThe Motley Fool Investment Guide is a great place to begin your investing journey. Here are four of the classic tenets highlighted in the book.
Nov 4, 2017 by Matthew CochranePayPal Is the Obvious Winner of the Mobile Commerce RevolutionPeople are using their smartphones to make more purchases than ever before, and PayPal might be best-poised to capitalize on this trend.
Nov 2, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHome Depot's Exclusive and Innovative Products Keep Customers Coming BackHome Depot understands that by making the product king, customers will keep coming back.
Oct 23, 2017 by Matthew CochraneBitcoin for Beginners: Everything You Need to KnowStill confused about bitcoin? Don't know what cryptocurrency is? Can't figure out why anyone would want to make a chain out of blocks? You've come to the right place.
Oct 23, 2017 by Matthew CochraneFintech Joint Venture Launched: Here's Why Investors Should Take NoticeA leading payment processing company has teamed up with a small bank with an eye for fintech opportunities.
Oct 18, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Companies Making Payments as Easy as ABCThese companies stand to make a fortune from taking the friction out of the checkout process.
Oct 18, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Top Housing StocksThe entire housing sector has been enjoying outsize gains recently, but these three stocks might offer investors the best opportunity in the space.
Oct 16, 2017 by Matthew CochraneSquare Partners With Eventbrite: What Investors Need to KnowIn late September, Square invested in and partnered with the world's largest event technology platform, Eventbrite.
Oct 15, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHome Depot's Future Relies on This Key CustomerAnd this important segment is delivering incredible growth for the company.
Oct 10, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Reasons Opening a Bank Is a Great Idea for Square IncSquare's recent application to open a bank shows it is willing to go where few fintechs have gone before in order to deepen its already sticky relationship with its customers.
Oct 7, 2017 by Matthew CochraneCan Your Finances Handle a Natural Disaster?After my family's house was brushed by Hurricane Irma, I reconsidered what I did right and wrong to financially prepare for such an event.
Oct 6, 2017 by Matthew CochraneDiscover Financial's Credit Problems Get PersonalWhile this lender is primarily known for its credit card-issuing business, another one of its loan portfolios might be giving the company its biggest headache.
Sep 19, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHome Depot's Successful $1.6 Billion Gamble to Drive GrowthHere's how the newest addition to the home improvement retailer's empire is paying off.
