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Square Credit Card Levels Up: Rewards Built for Small Businesses and a New Way to Pay Vendors

New Bill Pay capabilities pair with an expanded, refreshed Square Credit Card to give more sellers a simpler way to manage every outflow from one platform DISTRIBUTED-WORKFORCE/OAKLAND, Calif., August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Square today announced a significant expansion of its Square Credit Card program and …

Fazeshift Announces Investment from Amex Ventures

New investment to support AI-powered approaches to accounts receivable automation SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fazeshift, the AI-native platform deploying autonomous agents to execute end-to-end accounts receivable workflows, today announced an investment from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of American Express. This …

How Mastercard is boosting stablecoin infrastructure

Scott Melker explains how Mastercard (MA) is boosting stablecoin infrastructure. "The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker" airs every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to …

Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy as Warren Buffett Successor Greg Abel Starts to Deploy the Company's Cash Hoard?

Key Points Berkshire was a net buyer of stocks for the first time in more than three years, while it also bought back its own stock. Abel and company still have a lot of cash, and the stock is at one of its most …

Cloudflare Wants to Control the Identity and Money Layer for Agent Commerce

A CDN giant is issuing per-agent wallets with spending caps and merchant allow-lists, betting it can own the settlement pipe before agents start spending real money. Cloudflare has entered the agent commerce race with a two-tier wallet architecture designed to give developers programmable control …

Jim Cramer Backs American Express (AXP) and Capital One (COF) as Consumer Spending Stays Strong

During the August 6 Mad Money episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted a change in consumer behavior that continues to benefit major credit card issuers. Cramer noted that high consumer spending on travel and experiences has evolved from a temporary post-pandemic rebound into a sustained, …

Jim Cramer’s AI Security Play: Why CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Palo Alto (PANW) Are Dominating the Market

Wall Street's early-year assumption that generative AI would commoditize cybersecurity led short sellers to bet heavily against specialized software platforms. However, as autonomous AI tools scale, enterprise networks face increasingly complex threat vectors that require dedicated platform security. During the August 6 episode of …

Jim Cramer Recommends Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to Profit From Accelerating M&A Deals

During Mad Money's August 6 episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted why investors should target elite advisory firms rather than speculating on acquisition targets, as he said: Here's a big theme that right now really only impacts two large companies: pent-up demand for mergers and …

Jim Cramer Asks Why Constellation Brands (STZ) Stock Remains Cut in Half Despite Strong Earnings

During the August 6 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer focused his market analysis on the recent trajectory of Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ), asking why investor sentiment has remained sluggish despite robust underlying fundamentals. He said: Alright, what's it going to take for the …

Jim Cramer Discusses Retailers He Likes: Williams-Sonoma (WSM) and Ralph Lauren (RL)

During the August 6 episode of Mad Money, host Jim Cramer highlighted the power of investing in strong retail themes supported by resilient consumers. Grouping together two premier names in the luxury and home furnishings space, Cramer pointed out: I love themes. They help …

Jim Cramer Endorses Lockheed Martin as “Sensational”

During the lightning round of the August 6 episode of Mad Money, a caller inquired about the long-term outlook for Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), highlighting its prominent position as a major defense contractor and pointing out its steady dividend payout of $3.45 per share. …

Jim Cramer Flags Thomson Reuters (TRI) as a Value Trap

During the lightning round of the August 6 episode of Mad Money, a caller asked Jim Cramer for his perspective on Thomson Reuters Corporation (NASDAQ:TRI). Cramer responded: Man, that stock is always cheap, and that's the problem. It's like a value trap. I think …

1 Momentum Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 That Underwhelm

1 Momentum Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 That Underwhelm The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds. While momentum can be …

American Express Unveils New Tennis Experiences for All Fans and Access to Premium Spaces for Card Members at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships

NEW YORK, August 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express is channeling the unmistakable energy of the US Open Tennis Championships into unique experiences for Card Members and US Open fans during the tournament from Aug. 23 to Sept. 13. The US Open American Express Fan Experience …

PRA Group Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Portfolio Income

PRA Group, Inc. PRAA delivered second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.51, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents. The bottom line increased 39.8% year over year. Total revenues were $372.2 million, beating the consensus mark of $313 million and rising 29.4% year …

VFH vs. XLF: Which Financial ETF Is the Better Buy?

Key Points XLF holds significantly fewer stocks than VFH, and is more concentrated in its top positions. VFH offers broader exposure to the financial sector and charges a slightly higher expense ratio than XLF. Both funds have have delivered similar total returns over the …

Berkshire Hathaway gains as Q2 results reflect solid earnings, buybacks, and equity purchases

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images News Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BRK.B]) stock gained 2.2% in Monday midday trading after the investing juggernaut delivered a solid earnings beat, revived its stock buybacks, and became a net buyer of equities during Q2. CFRA analyst Catherine Seifert is encouraged by …

Q2 Earnings Outperformers: Visa (NYSE:V) And The Rest Of The Credit Card Stocks

Q2 Earnings Outperformers: Visa (NYSE:V) And The Rest Of The Credit Card Stocks Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company's progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Visa (NYSE:V) and …

Prognose bekräftigt: Hypoport sieht sich auf Kurs - Aktie in Rot

Hypoport-Aktie verliert: Prognose steht

Fiserv Cuts 2026 Outlook as Margin Pressure Tests Its Recovery Story

Fiserv, Inc. FISV reset investor expectations after second-quarter 2026 earnings and revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and management lowered its full-year outlook. The central question is whether the setback reflects a transition-heavy year or a broader operating problem. Management cited weaker conditions in …

Berkshire Hathaway Q2 2026 earnings: Greg Abel deploys cash

Berkshire Hathaway reported operating earnings of $12.98 billion for the second quarter of 2026, a figure that compares with $11.16 billion in the same period last year, as CEO Greg Abel stepped up share repurchases and reversed a prolonged stretch of stock selling. Abel, …

Berkshire Hathaway Owns More Than 20% of American Express. Here's What That Means for Individual Investors.

Key Points The credit card giant’s economic moat is supported by strong brand and network effects. Buffett's philosophy of owning high-quality companies is a clear stamp of approval for Amex. However, investors will find that American Express shares aren’t trading at a bargain valuation.10 …

Berkshire Hathaway Just Did Something It Hasn’t Done in More Than 3 Years

Quick Read Abel snapped Berkshire's 14-quarter net-selling streak by deploying $20 billion more into equities than he sold and ramping buybacks to $4.5 billion in Q2 2026. Alphabet surged 224% in Berkshire's portfolio in a single quarter to claim the 5th-largest spot, anchored by …

American Express (AXP) Preferred Offering Puts Its Undervalued Narrative Back In Focus

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. American Express (AXP) has drawn fresh attention after completing a US$1.6b fixed income offering of preferred depository shares, giving investors another lens on the company …

Santander, Berkshire Hathaway among gainers; HSBC, Sezzle in losers: week's financials wrap

[Old Fashioned Bank Sign] georgeclerk/E+ via Getty Images Wall Street finished the week higher [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4933719-what-moved-markets-this-week], with the benchmark S&P 500 hitting fresh all-time highs as investors digested key earnings from technology giants alongside the latest payrolls data. A sharp contraction in the U.S. labor …

Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard

Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings climbed 16% in the second quarter as strength across its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses more than offset weaker insurance results. But the bigger takeaway from the results is that CEO Greg Abel, 64, is starting to put the record …

Berkshire’s profit doubles as equity holdings surge; buys back $4.5 bln shares

Investing.com - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. drew down its record cash pile to $364.7 billion in the second quarter as Chief Executive Officer Greg Abel ramped up stock repurchases to $4.53 billion and oversaw a doubling in net profit. The shift in capital allocation marks …

How Investors Are Reacting To Fiserv (FISV) Weaker Guidance Amid Portfolio Shift And Activist Pressure

In early August 2026, Fiserv reported second-quarter revenue of US$5,292 million and net income of US$627 million, both lower than the prior year, and cut its full-year 2026 guidance under newly installed leadership. At the same time, the company advanced a portfolio reshaping and …

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Launches Arc As Its Growth Story Moves Beyond USDC

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) launched its Arc blockchain in September, expanding its focus beyond USDC. Arc is being positioned as core infrastructure for institutional …

PYPL Showered Owners With Cash. The Stock Still Lagged The Market

Image by Julita from Pixabay The digital payments giant sent a fortune back to its owners, yet the stock fell far behind the market. Here is the accounting of what that cash really bought. PayPal (PYPL) operates the digital wallet and payment network millions …

What Does Fiserv (FISV) Gain From Its New Merchant Services Partnership?

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Fiserv (NasdaqGS:FISV) announced a new global partnership with Mastercard to integrate advanced merchant services into Mastercard Merchant Cloud. The collaboration is aimed at simplifying commerce …

American Express Aktie News: American Express am Abend mit grünen Vorzeichen

American Express Co (AXP) Gewinnprognose: Zukünftige EPS & Umsatzwachstumsprognosen

Wie sich die angehobene Prognose für 2026 und umfangreiche Aktienrückkäufe auf die Anleger von American Express (AXP) auswirken werden

American Express: Robuste Quartalszahlen stärken die Aktie 2025