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LITE Q4 Earnings Beat as AI Demand Drives Optical Growth Surge

Lumentum LITE reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $3.23 per share, which rose 267% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.03%. Revenues surged 109.3% year over year to $1.01 billion and topped the consensus mark by 1.79%. Cloud and …

Should You Add Sezzle Stock After Its Q2 Earnings and Sharp Pullback?

Sezzle (SEZL) shares experienced a significant pullback after its Q2 earnings report, despite strong growth in gross merchandise volume, revenues, and subscriber numbers. While the post-earnings correction removed some valuation risk, the company continues to outpace peers in growth, and its raised guidance, new …

EVTC or MA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of Evertec (EVTC) and MasterCard (MA). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look. There are plenty of …

91% of Families See College as a Valuable Investment, Study Finds

A new study by Sallie Mae and Ipsos, "How America Pays for College 2026," reveals that 91% of families view higher education as a valuable investment, with 84% confident in their payment decisions. Families spent an average of $34,019 on college in the past …

"How America Pays for College 2026" Finds Overwhelming Majority of Families Continue to View College as a Valuable Investment and More Than 8 in 10 Are Confident in How They Paid for It

Families Reported Spending More on Higher Education Last Year Relying on a Mix of Income and Savings, Scholarships and Grants, and Borrowing Nearly Six in 10 Families Say They Have a Plan to Pay for All Years of College; Misconceptions Around Scholarships and the …

Could Trump’s Capital Gains Plan Hand Warren Buffett a $0 Tax Bill? No — But the Savings Would Be Massive

Quick Read Trump's inflation-indexing plan would raise Buffett's Coca-Cola cost basis from $3.25 to ~$9, barely denting a stock now trading at $86. Inflation indexing would cut Treasury revenue by $200 billion, and executive action could add up to $950 billion to national debt …

Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Nu Holdings Stock Before Q2 Earnings?

Nu Holdings Ltd. NU will report its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 13, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings per share stands at 20 cents, indicating 42.86% year-over-year growth. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $5.45 billion, suggesting …

Can American Express (NYSE) Revenue Lift Its S&P 500 Standing?

Block Expands Square's Reach: Can Its Financial Strategy Pay Off?

Block Inc.'s XYZ Square is expanding its financial ecosystem to help small businesses manage cash flow, payments and financing in one place. The refreshed Square Credit Card and upgraded Square Bill Pay could make it easier for sellers to pay vendors, earn rewards and …

Visa Inc. (V) vs. Mastercard Incorporated (MA): Visa Bets $2.4 Billion on Stopping AI-Powered Fraud

On August 3, 2024, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based fraud detection startup BioCatch for $2.4 billion in cash, its biggest move yet to fight the wave of AI-powered scams hitting the payments industry. The deal comes just days after rival Mastercard …

The Bull Case For American Express (AXP) Could Change Following $1.6 Billion Preferred Share Offering - Learn Why

Earnings To Watch: Jefferson Capital Inc (JCAP) Reports Q2 2026 Result

Jefferson Capital Inc (JCAP) is scheduled to release its Q2 2026 earnings on August 13, 2026, with revenue estimated at $169.66 million and EPS at $0.65. Full-year 2026 estimates are $688.84 million in revenue and $2.60 EPS. Analyst price targets suggest a 25.93% upside …

FirstCash Shareholder Alert

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCFS) and reminds investors of the March 15, 2022 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action. The lawsuit alleges that FirstCash made misleading statements …

Millions of consumers could get £70 each after Mastercard lawsuit

Customers can expect payouts of up to £70 as part of a landmark group legal case against Mastercard next year after it settled outside court for £200m. You can't make claims just yet, but here's a rundown of who is eligible, how the process …

American Express adds more than 350 hotels to Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection

American Express Travel is expanding its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs by adding over 350 new properties worldwide, in celebration of its 35th anniversary. This expansion brings the combined portfolio to more than 3,400 properties across 116 countries, offering more …

American Express adds 350 luxury hotels to Platinum Card travel program as it doubles down on premium travel

American Express has expanded its Platinum Card travel program by adding over 350 luxury hotels to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs, bringing the total to more than 3,400 properties across 116 countries. This move enhances benefits for card members, …

Cashi launches public beta for stablecoin spending app and Visa card

Cashi has launched a public beta of its stablecoin spending app and Visa card, positioning the product as a way for users to hold stablecoins and spend them via a card. In a blog post, the company said users can deposit USDT or USDC …

Capital One stock (COF) slides as $1.26 trillion in card debt challenges credit stability

Capital One (COF) shares declined by 0.9% in premarket trading after new data revealed U.S. credit card balances hit $1.263 trillion, with serious delinquency rates remaining largely unchanged. Despite the national increase in credit card debt, Capital One reported year-on-year improvements in its domestic-card …

Antalpha to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 19, 2026

Antalpha Platform Holding Company (NASDAQ: ANTA) announced it will report its Q2 2026 financial results before the U.S. market opens on August 19, 2026. The company's management will host a conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss …

Antalpha Platform Holding Co SEC Filing (Aug 12, 2026)

Antalpha Platform Holding Co (NASDAQ: ANTA) filed a Notice of Effectiveness with the SEC on August 12, 2026, which became effective on August 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The filing is for Form F-3 and has a neutral impact and sentiment according to AI …

Antalpha Sets Aug. 19 Call for Second-Quarter Results

Antalpha (NASDAQ: ANTA) announced it will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 19, 2026, before the U.S. market opens. Management will host a conference call the same day at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time to discuss the results, with advance registration, live …

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Sells 41,056 Shares of Ally Financial Inc. $ALLY

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC reduced its stake in Ally Financial Inc. by 4.8% in the second quarter, selling 41,056 shares and now owning 820,960 shares valued at approximately $37.7 million. Despite this, other institutional investors have increased their holdings, and Ally …

Mastercard (MA) Starts A Cross Border Stablecoin Payments Pilot

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Borderless.xyz announced a pilot collaboration to advance trusted cross-border stablecoin payments using Mastercard Crypto Credential standards. The initiative applies …

Reed’s shares rise as cost improvements offset weaker second-quarter revenue

Soda bottles ©PickPik Reed's Inc. (AMEX:REED) shares gained 6.88% in premarket trading on Wednesday despite the beverage company reporting second-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings below Wall Street expectations, as investors focused on improving margins and lower operating costs. Revenue fell 21% year on year …

Synchrony Financial $SYF Shares Acquired by Wedge Capital Management L L P NC

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC increased its stake in Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) by 4.4% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 495,316 shares valued at $37.7 million. This move is part of broader institutional interest, with hedge funds and other …

Q2 2026 Upstart Holdings Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Upstart Holdings Inc (UPST) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with originations up 50% year-over-year and a return to GAAP profitability. The company secured significant institutional funding, and its AI model continues to outperform traditional credit scoring. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and the discontinuation of its …

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) Looks Interesting, And It's About To Pay A Dividend

Why You Might Be Interested In Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) For Its Upcoming Dividend

PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) Upgraded by Zacks Research to Strong-Buy Rating

Zacks Research has upgraded PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating. This upgrade follows a strong earnings report where the company exceeded analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue. Despite the upgrade, the broader analyst consensus for PRA Group …

Yiren Digital's AI Systems Intercepted 10,300 Fraudulent Borrowers

Yiren Digital, a company specializing in financial technology and AI, reported that its AI-enabled fraud detection framework, including the Hawkeye system and DiTing platform, prevented RMB165 million (US$23 million) in potential fraud losses in 2025. The systems intercepted 10,300 fraudulent borrowers across 14,500 cases. …

Yiren Digital’s AI systems prevented $23M in fraud losses in 2025

Yiren Digital successfully prevented $23 million in fraud losses in 2025 using its AI-powered fraud detection systems, Hawkeye and DiTing. These systems intercepted 10,300 fraudulent borrowers across 14,500 cases by analyzing credit reports, user behavior, and authorized data. The company's technology also identified over …

Forget big tech: the real AI money is in plumbing

Host Kenny Polcari joins Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Founder ETFs' Michael Monaghan to explore the data showing why founder-led companies significantly outperform the market. The panel also breaks down the flawless execution of the SpaceX IPO, the overlooked opportunities in AI infrastructure, and …

OppFi Inc (OPFI) Stock News Today

Visa and Mastercard Have Both Reported. Which Payments Giant Is the Best Buy Now?

Key Points Both companies posted a 14% year-over-year revenue gain during the three-month period that ended June 30. Mastercard's operating income has risen at a much faster clip in the past five years. The best investment opportunity between these two stocks trades at a …

Piper Sandler Adjusts PT on American Express to $405 From $396, Keeps Overweight Rating

Piper Sandler has increased its price target for American Express (AXP) to $405 from $396, while reiterating an Overweight rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects an updated outlook from the analyst firm for the consumer lending company. The article also notes recent adjustments …

Ally Financial Inc. $ALLY Shares Sold by Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada reduced its stake in Ally Financial Inc. by 33.9% in the first quarter, selling over 82,000 shares but still retaining a significant holding valued at $6.3 million. Despite this, institutional investors and hedge funds own a substantial 88.76% of Ally's …