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Governor Hochul Announces Attorney General James and Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Asrow Secure Continued Western Union Services Throughout New York

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Western Union has committed to maintaining its services throughout New York after acquiring Intermex, following approval from the Department of Financial Services (DFS). This agreement, secured in partnership with Attorney General Letitia James, ensures that Western Union will keep …

Synchrony Elevates AI Strategy Hiring Nimrod Barak as Chief AI Officer to Accelerate Innovation

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) has appointed Nimrod Barak as its new Chief AI Officer, effective June 30, 2026, to lead its enterprise AI strategy. Barak will focus on accelerating innovation, enhancing consumer experiences, and driving growth by integrating AI responsibly across the business. His appointment …

Regional Management (NYSE:RM) CEO Acquires $111,160.00 in Stock

Regional Management (NYSE:RM) CEO Purchases 6,500 Shares

World Acceptance Corp board approves $50 million share repurchase program

World Acceptance Corp's board has approved a new share repurchase program of up to $50 million, which includes any remaining authorization from previous programs. This decision comes shortly after the company reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings, significantly exceeding EPS expectations due to improved …

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend on Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.476563 per share for its Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred shareholders, payable on or about September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record by September 1, 2026. The company focuses on providing inclusive financial services and has …

World Acceptance (WRLD) authorizes up to $50M common stock buyback

World Acceptance Corporation has approved a new share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock. This amount includes any remaining capacity from previous authorizations. The timing and volume of repurchases will be influenced by factors such …

Atlanticus Schedules Preferred Dividend Cash Payment Around Sept. 15

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.476563 per share for holders of its Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on or about September 15, 2026, to shareholders of …

Ally Financial (ALLY) discloses $775M across 131 positions in new Form 13F

Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY) has filed its quarterly Form 13F, reporting equity securities holdings valued at $775,013,926 across 131 positions. The filing also includes holdings from two affiliated managers, Ally Insurance Holdings Inc. and Motors Insurance Corp. This report provides transparency into the institutional …

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT) Vs The Rest Of The Diversified Financial Services Stocks

Q2 Earnings Highlights: Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT) Vs The Rest Of The Diversified Financial Services Stocks The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn't). Let's take a look at how …

Farmer Mac Names Nader Pasdar as Executive Vice President - Chief Business Officer

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced the appointment of Nader Pasdar as its Executive Vice President – Chief Business Officer, starting August 17, 2026. Mr. Pasdar will report directly to Zachary …

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC): Neary reports 6.3% stake via trust on Schedule 13G/A

John P. Neary, as co-trustee of the Marital Trust U/A Donald A. Foss Trust, has reported a beneficial ownership of 652,797 shares of Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) common stock. This stake represents 6.3% of the company's outstanding shares, with all voting and dispositive authority …

Credit Acceptance Named One of PEOPLE Magazine’s 100 Companies That Care® for Fifth Consecutive Year

Credit Acceptance Corporation has been recognized by PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of the 100 Companies That Care® for the fifth consecutive year, ranking 11th. The company's CEO, Vinayak Hegde, highlighted their commitment to treating people with respect and making …

World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) SVP of Information Technology Jason Childers Sells 2,000 Shares

Jason Childers, SVP of Information Technology at World Acceptance Corp (WRLD), sold 2,000 shares for approximately $381,480. This sale contributes to a pattern of insider selling over the past year, with no insider buys recorded. Despite the insider selling and the stock being deemed …

Wellington Group discloses 3.46% Atlanticus (ATLC) position held for advisory clients

Wellington Management Group LLP and its related entities have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a 3.46% beneficial ownership stake in Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC). This position, totaling 522,642 shares, is held for advisory clients of Wellington's investment advisers, who retain the rights to …

Affirm to participate in upcoming investor conferences

SAN FRANCISCO, August 13, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) today announced it will participate in the following investor conferences: On September 8 and 9, 2026, Max Levchin (Founder and Chief Executive Officer), Rob O'Hare (Chief Financial Officer), and Zane Keller (Head of Investor …

American Express and Conferma Expand Virtual Payments with Digital Wallet-Enabled Spend Solution

American Express and Conferma have expanded their partnership to enhance virtual payment solutions for business travel. Their updated offering allows businesses to manage on-the-go expenses like meals and rideshares using virtual cards sent to digital wallets, improving control and reducing administrative tasks. This collaboration …

World Acceptance SVP Jason Childers sells $381,480 in shares

Mastercard Stock Rises as Ackman Targets Agentic Commerce

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Mastercard (NYSE:MA), the global payments powerhouse, rose about 0.1% Thursday morning after Pershing Square revealed a new position. The market has spent months worrying that stablecoins, AI shopping agents and potential U.S. regulation could chip away at the …

Bill Ackman Buys Back Into Netflix Four Years After Selling at a Loss

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Bill Ackman (Trades, Portfolio) disclosed six new holdings, buying Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA), eye care company Alcon (NYSE:ALC), exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) and financial data provider S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) from the second quarter onward. The …

State to approve Western Union-Intermex merger despite Mamdani’s push to block the deal

The New York State is set to approve the merger between Western Union and Intermex. This approval comes despite efforts by Mamdani to block the deal. The article was published on August 13, 2026, at 6:58 PM EDT.

Visa Stock Edges Higher as Ackman Backs Network Durability

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Visa (NYSE:V), the global payments giant, advanced approximately 0.5% Thursday morning after Pershing Square revealed a new position. The bet comes right when investors are asking tougher questions about Visa's future. Stablecoins are growing. AI agents could reshape …

World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) SVP Jason Childers sells 2,000 shares

World Acceptance Corp's Senior Vice President of Information Technology, Jason E. Childers, sold 2,000 shares of common stock on August 12, 2026, at $190.74 per share. This transaction, totaling $381,000, leaves him with 12,799 shares directly held. The sale was reported in a Form …

Sezzle Inc. (SEZL) News, Articles, Events & Latest Updates

This page provides a collection of recent news, articles, and updates related to Sezzle Inc. (SEZL). It highlights the company's Q2 earnings performance, including revenue beats and raised guidance, alongside insider stock transactions and analyst perspectives on its growth potential despite stock fluctuations.

3 Reasons We’re Fans of Ameriprise Financial (AMP)

3 Reasons We're Fans of Ameriprise Financial (AMP) Ameriprise Financial has followed the market's trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 14.8% to $557.69 per share while the index has gained 11.7%. …

Fintech, Payments Firms Outperform Expectations Amid Solid Consumer Spending, RBC Says

Financial technology and payments companies outperformed quarterly estimates as consumer spending tu PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign …

Sezzle pivots to national bank charter

Sezzle has changed its strategy from seeking an industrial loan company (ILC) charter to pursuing a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This shift is driven by new state-level buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations and concerns …

Bill Ackman Invests in Netflix and Visa in a Tough Year for His Pershing Square Funds

The hedge fund manager has added Visa, Mastercard, Netflix and three other new investments to his portfolios. Continue Reading

Synchrony Financial SEC Filing (Aug 13, 2026)

Synchrony Financial (SYF) has filed a Form 144 with the SEC on August 13, 2026, indicating a proposed sale of 5456 common shares with an aggregate market value of $436,480.00. The shares were acquired through a stock option exercise on the same date and …

AACOM Expands Financial Resources for Osteopathic Medical Students Through New Collaboration With Sallie Mae

Strategic collaboration provides eligible students with responsible financing options as federal student loan programs evolve Bethesda, MD, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) today announced a strategic collaboration with Sallie Mae to broaden the financial …

RBA or V: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of RB Global (RBA) and Visa (V). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? We'll need to take a closer look to find out. There …

Is Enova International (ENVA) Expensive As Originations Jump 27%?

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Enova International (ENVA) recently reported that second quarter originations rose 27% year over year, …

Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC) Q1 2026 Earnings Report - Results, Call & Slides

Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC) released its Q1 2026 earnings report, showing an actual EPS of $2.23, beating the consensus of $1.69. However, the actual revenue of $679.59M missed the expected revenue of $749.36M. The company's next earnings report is estimated for November 5, 2026.

3 Reasons UPST Has Explosive Upside Potential

3 Reasons UPST Has Explosive Upside Potential Over the past six months, Upstart's shares (currently trading at $30.16) have posted a disappointing 8.9% loss, well below the S&P 500's 11.7% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors …

91% of Upstart's Loans Were Fully Automated Last Quarter. No Bank Can Underwrite That Cheaply.

Key Points Shares of Upstart have slumped about 31% year to date. The bank had a strong Q2 with 91% of its loan originations handled by AI. Upstart recently got approval for a bank charter, which should improve its unit economics. 10 stocks we …