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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 25, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Global Payments' Successful Software Makeover

This payment processing company is steadily pursuing profits via smart-software acquisitions and partnerships, all while boosting its margins and widening its economic moat.

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Apr 23, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The Boring Company With Exciting Returns

Moody's business model might put you to sleep, but its margins and returns will perk up any investor.

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Apr 24, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Where Will Skyworks Solutions Be in 5 Years?

Flat smartphone sales hurt the semiconductor chip maker in 2018. Are 5G networks the solution to Skyworks’ situation?

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Apr 23, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Reasons Corning Is a Buy

Since more Corning products are coming to our wireless networks, smartphones, and automobiles, it might be a good time for more Corning in your portfolio.

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Apr 14, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The Most Troubling Number From Visa's First Quarter

The payment-processing giant turned in another solid quarter, but it showed a significant slowdown in cross-border transactions. Should shareholders be concerned?

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Apr 23, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The Most Important Number From Discover's 4th Quarter

Here are three things investors should know about Discover's credit card portfolio growth.

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Apr 26, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

How to Avoid Falling Victim to Common Tax Scams

By remembering these guiding principles, you can help yourself avoid tax season's most common scams.

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Apr 10, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The Most Important Number From PayPal's Fourth Quarter

There were a lot of bullish takeaways in the company's latest report, but none more telling than the accelerating growth rate for its active customer accounts.

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Apr 14, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

The Secret to Mastercard's Success

In 2018's final quarter, Mastercard announced a slew of new deals and agreements. Most seemed to have been driven by a common factor.

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Apr 22, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Down 20%, Is Ollie's Bargain Outlet Still a Buy?

This discount retailer's shares got hammered at the end of 2018, but was the sharp drop in its stock price justified?

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Apr 22, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Is MercadoLibre a Buy?

The South American e-commerce platform faces several geopolitical and competitive risks, but its total addressable markets and growth rates make it hard for investors to ignore.

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Apr 22, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

3 Reasons American Express Is a Buy

Its latest quarterly results show investors why it remains a quality company trading at a compelling value.

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Apr 21, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Fiserv Acquires First Data: Everything Investors Need to Know

In what is essentially a megamerger, the two hope to create a new payments industry powerhouse. But it might be too little, too late if the fintech revolution has already left these two legacy players behind.

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Apr 21, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: PayPal Holdings vs. Discover

These two stocks enjoyed very different years in 2018, but which makes for a better investment now?

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Dec 26, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Near a 3-Year Low, Is Skyworks Solutions a Buy?

If this chipmaker is empowering the wireless revolution, why is its stock getting hammered?

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Dec 24, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Where Will Mastercard Be in 5 Years?

Find out why this credit-card network company has a business model and a competitive advantage that can stand the test of time.

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Dec 24, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Better Buy: Square vs. PayPal

These companies are increasingly going after one another's core markets.

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Dec 23, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Could Square Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Does Square have a sustainable competitive advantage, or is it just another company offering a commoditized service in a crowded field?

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Dec 23, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

Could The Home Depot Be a Millionaire Maker Stock?

The giant home-improvement retailer's shares outperformed the broader stock market in the past, but not this year. Can investors expect Home Depot to lead their portfolios to out-sized gains in the future?

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Dec 24, 2018 by Matthew Cochrane

The Best FinTech Stock to Buy in 2019

Customers are loving what this small-cap, founder-led, SaaS company offers. It's time investors show it some appreciation as well.

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