Dec 26, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Top 5 Fintech Stocks of the Last DecadeFinancial technology, or fintech, was one of the stock market's hottest sectors in the 2010s. But even in a red-hot market, some winners emerged whose returns were nothing short of extraordinary.
Dec 22, 2019 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: PayPal vs. MastercardThese two growth stocks have rewarded investors fantastically over the past few years, but which looks like the stronger investment today?
Dec 21, 2019 by Matthew CochraneHow Fintech Reshaped Finance in the 2010sThanks to different technologies, participating in financial activities has never been cheaper, easier, or safer.
Dec 21, 2019 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: Shopify vs. PayPalBoth of these companies stand to benefit from the growth of e-commerce, but which makes for a better investment today?
Dec 18, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Biggest Fintech Stories of 2019This year technology continued to revolutionize the financial industry, with legacy players being forced to adapt or risk irrelevance. The ultimate winner in how this all shakes out though is...you.
Nov 28, 2019 by Matthew CochranePayPal Acquires Honey Science for $4 Billion: Everything Investors Need to KnowJudging by its largest acquisition ever, PayPal believes it can capture more users with Honey than with vinegar.
Oct 6, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane3 Stocks Peter Lynch Would LovePeter Lynch believed individual investors had an advantage over Wall Street due to their real-life knowledge of certain industries and surroundings. Here are three such commonsense winners.
Sep 11, 2019 by Matthew CochraneWhy Home Depot's Second Quarter Was Better Than It LookedThe home improvement retailer's performance can be affected by a myriad of conditions outside its control. But when it comes to the things it can control, the company consistently hits the mark.
Aug 31, 2019 by Matthew CochraneOllie's Sees Earnings, Same-Store Sales FallJust one quarter after raising full-year guidance, the discount retailer was forced to lower it again as gross margin contracted and new stores cannibalized sales from existing stores.
Aug 26, 2019 by Matthew CochraneJack Henry & Associates Sees Revenue Growth Slow, Earnings FallSmall banks continue to turn to Jack Henry & Associates to meet their technological needs, with many turning to the company's cloud offerings.
Aug 17, 2019 by Matthew CochraneVisa Doubles Down on FintechThe world's largest credit card company is showing a renewed interest in how financial technology can grow its network.
Aug 16, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Biggest Plus From Shopify's Latest QuarterThe latest earnings results show Shopify's services are reaching far more customers than just aspiring entrepreneurs and mom-and-pop shops.
Aug 12, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Secret to BlackLine's SuccessWhen this accounting software-as-a-service company gains customers, it knows how to keep them.
Aug 11, 2019 by Matthew CochraneOTC Markets Grows Its Revenue, but Heavy Investments Hurt EarningsRevenue increased across all its segments, but margins contracted as investments ramped up.
Aug 8, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane4 Major Takeaways From Square's Second QuarterSquare's growth is showing no signs of slowing down, but there was one concerning aspect to its latest results.
Aug 7, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane3 Reasons PayPal Is Still a BuyPayPal cut its full-year revenue guidance, but there are reasons to believe the pain will decidedly be short-lived and doesn't represent a long-term threat to the digital payments platform.
Aug 6, 2019 by Matthew CochraneMastercard Credits Key Acquisitions For Recent WinsThese acquisitions are widening Mastercard's economic moat and deepening its ecosystem.
Aug 2, 2019 by Matthew CochraneFair Isaac Shows Strong Growth Across All SegmentsIf anyone is keeping score, this predictive analytics pioneer continues to win through innovation and partnerships.
Jul 1, 2019 by Matthew CochraneAmazon's Mistake Is Shopify's GainAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos has always placed an emphasis on pleasing the company's customers, but he may have neglected to do so this time.
Jun 25, 2019 by Matthew CochraneWhere Will Mastercard Be in 5 Years?The payments network continues to play its cards right.
