Jun 6, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHow to Buy BitcoinWhen it comes to some exotic investments like bitcoins, investors not only need to consider the worthiness of the investment, but how to even buy the digital currency in the first place.
Jun 1, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHere's Why the Best Is Yet to Come for PayPalPayPal's stock is off to a blistering start this year, and these catalysts set the company up for long-term success.
May 30, 2017 by Matthew CochraneWhich Company Is the Best Payment Processing Stock?Americans love their plastic! Investors can capitalize on this fondness by investing in a top-notch payment processing company. Which of these three companies fits the bill?
May 26, 2017 by Matthew CochraneIs Square Inc a Buy?The payments processing specialist's stock is on fire after the company reported several consecutive quarters of strong growth, but now it sports a sky-high valuation. Should investors take a bite?
May 25, 2017 by Matthew CochraneIs CVS Health's Dividend Safe?CVS Health's business has suffered a series of setbacks this past year. Is its dividend at risk?
May 24, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHow PayPal Is Finally Going to Monetize VenmoThe payments platform company is ready to begin making money off its hugely popular peer-to-peer app. Here's how it plans to do it.
May 17, 2017 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: Discover vs. American ExpressBoth credit card-issuing companies have seen their fair share of struggles in recent years. Which one offers a better value to investors at today's values?
May 13, 2017 by Matthew CochraneMastercard's Mission to Become a Full-Service Payments NetworkMastercard is adding innovative new products and services in its quest to offer more value to its banking and retail clients. Is the strategy working?
May 12, 2017 by Matthew CochraneMothers, Beware This Fake Kidnapping ScamThis Mother's Day beware of the horrible and vile scam that targets mothers' and others' strong feelings for family members.
May 10, 2017 by Matthew CochraneIt's Time to Face the Facts: Mobile Wallet Usage Rates Are Laughably LowA new study shows usage rates of the big-name mobile wallets remain dismally low. Will consumers ever adopt these new shopping habits?
May 6, 2017 by Matthew CochraneCorning's Glass Is More Than Half FullAnother great quarter for Corning has its shares shattering through a Gorilla Glass ceiling.
May 5, 2017 by Matthew CochranePayPal's Powerful Network Effect Is Now EvidentPayPal's strong user growth is giving retailers an incentive to accept PayPal, and its extensive merchant coverage gives potential new users reason to join. For PayPal, it's a virtuous cycle that feeds itself.
May 4, 2017 by Matthew CochraneDiscover Financial's Quarter Hurt By Credit Card Loans Gone BadDiscover Financial reported higher revenue and EPS for its latest quarter year over year. But shares sank on news that its loan risks might be taking a turn for the worse.
May 4, 2017 by Matthew CochraneVisa's Strong Quarter Highlights Future International OpportunitiesVisa's international opportunities could best be described as "One down. Many, many more to go."
Apr 27, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane3 Reasons for American Express Investors to CheerAmerican Express is still a company reeling from last year's loss of Costco Wholesale co-brand credit card business. But there are signs the company is finding its footing again.
Apr 26, 2017 by Matthew CochraneWhen Big Banks Go Bad: The 9 Largest Bank Settlements of All TimeOver the past decade, big banks have shelled out record settlements for wrongdoings. Here's why.
Apr 25, 2017 by Matthew CochraneHow Visa Inc Makes MoneyVisa's business model is a bit more complicated than one might first guess. Here's how this company has consistently beaten the market since going public.
Apr 24, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane5 Things You Didn't Know About PayPal Holdings Inc.This payments company traveled a long and winding road to success and profitability.
Apr 22, 2017 by Matthew Cochrane5 Things You Didn't Know About Mastercard IncMastercard's history and business model is more interesting and nuanced than you might think. And, for long term investors, the ride has been thrilling.
Apr 22, 2017 by Matthew CochraneGoogle Wallet is Making Strides, But it's No Venmo KillerAndroid users can now send money through Gmail on their favorite mobile device. Does it matter?
