Sep 25, 2018 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: PayPal Holdings, Inc. vs. SquareThese two market darlings seem to be a on a collision course, with new products and services moving each closer to direct competition against the other. So which is the better investment today?
Sep 25, 2018 by Matthew CochraneWhy PayPal's Latest Move Could Be a Difference MakerThe competition's margins just became PayPal's opportunity.
Sep 16, 2018 by Matthew CochraneIs PagSeguro Digital a Buy?Investors might want to consider adding this Brazilian payments company to their portfolios after they see its explosive growth rates.
Sep 16, 2018 by Matthew CochraneWhy U.S. Counterfeit Credit Card Fraud Is Down 75%This one measure has cut down on credit card fraud dramatically, but consumers still need to guard against the latest schemes.
Sep 15, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane3 Reasons Ollie's Bargain Outlets Is Still a BuyShares of the discount retailer are up more than 100% in the last year, but it's not too late for new investors to profit from its winning business model.
Sep 14, 2018 by Matthew CochraneIs Cisco Systems, Inc. a Buy?The router and switch king is guiding for solid growth and sitting on a mountain of cash, but its stock price is up more than 50% in the last year. Is it too late for investors to get in on this mature tech company?
Aug 30, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane3 Big Takeaways From Intuit's Fourth QuarterIntuit is a company on the right side of several macro trends, but is it worth the premium valuation the market is giving its shares?
Aug 29, 2018 by Matthew CochraneIs Plastic the Future for Digital Payments?A funny thing is happening in the "war on cash," as PayPal and Square are turning to credit and debit cards to lure new customers and drive user engagement.
Aug 29, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane3 Reasons HP Inc Is a BuyHere are three good reasons for investors to give this unloved tech stock another look.
Aug 28, 2018 by Matthew CochraneLowe's New CEO Takes Charge, but Can He Catch Home Depot?The country's second-largest home improvement retailer once again posted good, but not "as good" quarterly results. Can Lowe's new CEO make up the difference?
Aug 24, 2018 by Matthew CochraneHome Depot Is Leaving It to the ProsWhat's the secret to Home Depot's success? Knowing who its most important customers are.
Aug 21, 2018 by Matthew CochraneThe 3 Best Payments Stocks in 2018 (So Far)The payments industry has produced some of the biggest stock market winners this year. Are the sector's biggest winners still buys?
Aug 21, 2018 by Matthew CochraneWhy You're Not as Scam-Proof as You Might ThinkIt’s not just Nigerian princes asking for wire fee money anymore. Do you know the signs of a modern internet scam?
Aug 21, 2018 by Matthew CochraneGlobal Payments' $700 Million Acquisition Is Another MasterstrokeThis payment processing company continues to collect smaller software verticals to capture niche markets.
Aug 19, 2018 by Matthew CochraneThe 3 Worst Payments Stocks of 2018 (So Far)The hot payments industry sector has left these three companies behind. Are any of them buys?
Aug 19, 2018 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: PayPal Holdings, Inc. vs. DiscoverOne of these two companies is growing its top and bottom lines at a torrid pace. The other looks to be a rare value stock in today's bull market. But which is a better buy now?
Aug 18, 2018 by Matthew CochraneWorldpay's Sum Is Greater Than Its PartsLast year's $10 billion acquisition of Worldpay Group by Vantiv has produced a formidable industry payments player that is still recognizing cost and revenue synergies from the integration of the two companies.
Aug 15, 2018 by Matthew CochraneIf You're in Your 70s, Consider Buying These 3 StocksLooking for a stock at a good value, that provides a steady income and allows you to sleep at night? These three companies fit the bill.
Aug 15, 2018 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: PayPal Holdings, Inc. vs. MastercardBoth companies are poised to benefit from the global economy's shift from cash to digital payments. Which makes for a better investment now? That's a tougher question.
Aug 10, 2018 by Matthew CochraneThe Most Important Takeaway From First Data's QuarterThis payment company's Clover is bringing more than its share of good luck to shareholders.
