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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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Apr 13, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Venmo: PayPal's Secret Weapon

Venmo is growing as fast as ever, but now it's also getting closer to turning a profit.

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Apr 13, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Is Lowe's a Buy?

Will Lowe's new management team's plan to turn around the home improvement retailer's fortunes work?

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Apr 12, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Why I Sold My Shares of HP Inc

An investment lesson that I have had to relearn many times over the years: Just because a stock is cheap does not mean it's a good investment.

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Apr 10, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

FIS Acquires Worldpay: Everything Investors Need to Know

The largest fintech deal in history is a testament to the changing landscape in the financial services industry.

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Apr 4, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: The Home Depot vs. Lowe's

One of these home improvement retailers is clearly operating better than the other.

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Apr 3, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Mastercard-Visa Rivalry Heats Up Over Cross-Border Payments

The $320 million conclusion to the bidding war between the two companies points to the importance of this growing market in a globalized economy.

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Apr 3, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: Square vs. American Express

One of these companies is a disruptive upstart, ready to shake up the financial industry. The other has a reputation of being a savvy and trustworthy financial operator going back more than a century. Which makes for a better investment today?

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Apr 2, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: PayPal vs. Discover

These two companies are both major components of the hot payments industry, and value and growth investors will probably differ over which to favor.

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Apr 17, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Top E-Commerce Stocks to Buy Now

Online sales continue to grow faster than traditional retail. Here's how investors can profit.

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Jan 13, 2020 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Reasons Salesforce Is a Buy

At 20 years old, this virtual dinosaur among its cloud-based SaaS peers refuses to act its age, and is still offering innovative solutions for its customers.

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Apr 17, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Reasons Shopify's Growth Is Here to Stay

Shopify hopes that a budding Canadian cannabis market, augmented reality, and brick-and-mortar locations will keep its growth thriving for years to come.

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Apr 12, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Ways Lowe's Is Still a Work In Progress

Lowe's new management team is undertaking more than a few renovation projects, but it still has a way to go before it's the envy of the home improvement neighborhood.

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Apr 11, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: Square vs. Mastercard

These two companies are both showing strong growth with demonstrable economic moats. So which makes for a better investment today?

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Apr 12, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The "One" Thing Home Depot Investors Need to Know

The home improvement giant continues to invest heavily in its stores and online experiences, championing a true omnichannel retail approach.

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Apr 11, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The Million-Dollar Questions Facing Box Inc.

Box's recent quarter raised more than a few concerns for the data content manager. Are the company's shares a buy?

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Apr 11, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Reasons Worldpay Is a Buy

The world's largest payment processing company is still realizing cost savings and growth opportunities from its large acquisition last year.

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Apr 11, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Square's Growing Competitive Advantage

As it keeps releasing innovative products to help small merchants, it's boosting its top and bottom lines, and expanding its increasingly sticky ecosystem.

Apr 10, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The Secret to Shopify's Success

Shopify is rapidly growing the functionality and skill set of its ecosystem, making it harder than ever for merchants to leave its platform.

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Apr 25, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

How to Profit From Corporate America's Digital Transformation

BlackLine's cloud-based, accounting-as-a-service platform is helping businesses automate, scale, and evolve -- and its customers love it.

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Apr 11, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: MercadoLibre vs. Alibaba

MercadoLibre and Alibaba Holdings operate worlds apart from each other, yet both face enormous opportunities -- and risks.

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