Description: In the past week, former President Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on US credit card interest rates, raising regulatory uncertainty for issuers such as Synchrony Financial that depend heavily on interest income from revolving balances. At the same time, Synchrony continued to build out its healthcare financing footprint by expanding CareCredit’s pre-loaded integration on Clover devices to more than 40,000 health and wellness providers, potentially diversifying revenue sources beyond...

Description: Some of America’s top bankers are warning that the president’s cap on credit card interest rates would prove disastrous for lower-income consumers and the US economy — not to mention their profits.

Description: JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reached a deal earlier this month to take over Goldman Sachs' (GS) Apple Card (AAPL) account; the costs related to this transfer weighed on the former's earnings figures for the fourth quarter. Additionally, President Trump suggested a 10% cap on credit card fees earlier this week. HSBC Head of US Financials Research Saul Martinez reacts to headlines of the Apple Card impacts and what Trump's policy proposal could mean for the financial sector and credit lenders. Also watch Saul Martinez discuss JPMorgan's latest earnings release. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: Synchrony deepens its Clover integration, letting 40,000+ providers offer CareCredit financing at the point of sale.

Description: The president’s Friday call for a 10% cap on credit-card rates have hit shares from Citigroup to Synchrony Financial.

Description: The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Jan, 13 2026 US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with key contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 pointing to a modest dip as investors sit tight ahead of fresh inflation figures. The market is bracing for US consumer prices to hold around 2.7% year on year in December, with core inflation also at 2.7% and monthly gains of 0.3% for both headline and core. This means the cost of living is still rising at a pace that may keep...

Description: Stocks shrug off latest Powell threat. U.S. indexes posted mild gains despite pressure following the news that the Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Description: What Happened in Markets Today Stocks shrug off latest Powell threat. Major U.S. stock indexes posted some mild gains Monday despite earlier pressure following news that the Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Description: Capital One and American Express stocks decline after President Donald Trump calls for a cap of 10% on credit-card interest rates.

Description: The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched fresh highs on Monday as traders appeared t

Description: Citigroup JPMorgan Chase American Express Bank of America and other financial stocks fell Monday after President Donald Trump called for a cap of 10% on credit-card interest rates as part of his push to ease affordability concerns. Credit card issuers were tumbling. Synchrony Financial shed 8.4%, the biggest decliner in the Capital One slumped 6.4% and American Express fell 4.3%.

Description: Capital One, Synchrony Financial lead credit card retreat after President Trump says he wants to cap interest rates at 10%.

Description: Card issuers may need to scale back on rewards if they can’t earn as much on interest. These issuers would face the biggest hits.

Description: Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA) said Monday the US Food and Drug Administration is "unable" to approve

Description: ↘️ American Express (AXP), Bank of America (BAC): Shares of the biggest U.S. banks and credit-card companies dropped after President Trump called for credit-card interest rates to be capped. Shares in Synchrony Financial (SYF) slid 8.

Description: US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday, while gold prices hit new records as markets react

Description: Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7%

Description: Shares of consumer financial services company Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) fell 8.1% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates.

Description: Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7%

Description: Some credit card issuers may see their revenue slashed by more than half as a result of a 10% intere

Description: Stocks in a range of financial companies fell after President Trump called for credit-card interest rates to be capped at 10% for a year, in his latest attempt to address voters' affordability concerns.

Description: The earnings season's starting bell has rung, and bank stocks are off to the races this week with JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and the Bank of New York Mellon (BK) set to release fourth quarter earnings results on Tuesday. Additionally, President Trump's suggestion of a 10% cap on credit card fees has dragged down shares of major credit lenders on Monday. RBC Capital Markets analyst Gerard Cassidy speaks with Julie Hyman about the impact a possible executive order could have on credit card companies. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: Morning Brief host Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre track several of Monday's top trending stock tickers, including bank and credit card stocks, like JPMorgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Capital One (COF), American Express (AXP), Mastercard (MA), and Synchrony (SYF); Exxon Mobil (XOM); Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT); and Sun Country Airlines (SNCY). Watch the video above to learn more about the stories driving investor interest in these names. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.

Description: US equity futures were down ahead of Monday's opening bell after the US Department of Justice launch

Description: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financial services company, today announced an expansion of its integration with Clover, the all-in-one commerce solution from Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV). The partnership will now empower over 40,000 health and wellness providers using Clover devices to accept CareCredit credit card payments and also facilitate new CareCredit applications at the point of sale.

Description: President Trump’s call for a cap promises to save Americans billions in interest but also can lead to tightened access to credit.

Description: Investing.com -- Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM) stock rose 3% Monday morning after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting January 20.

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Description: Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Synchrony (SYF) to $98 from $85 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Regional banks underperformed the market by 200-300 basis points in 2025, weighed by macro concerns and credit worries, though stocks rallied 13% late in the year, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Looking to 2026, solid loan growth, net interest income momentum, positive operating leverage, and improving returns support continued multi-year fundamental improvement,

Description: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) plans to report its fourth quarter 2025 results on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The earnings release and presentation materials are scheduled to be released and posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.investors.synchrony.com, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A conference call to discuss Synchrony's results will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that day; the live audio webcast and replay can be accessed through the same website under

Description: Synchrony Financial (SYF) is back in focus as investors weigh its approach to credit risk, with management highlighting normalized delinquencies, continued share repurchases, and steady dividends following recent earnings outperformance in a friendlier rate backdrop. See our latest analysis for Synchrony Financial. The recent earnings beat and reassurance on credit quality come as the stock posts a 19.39% 3 month share price return and a 27.32% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests...

Description: Synchrony Financial will release its fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a single-digit bottom-line growth.

Description: It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Description: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) today announced the extension of their successful partnership that offers enhanced benefits to its members. The expanded collaboration introduces preferred merchant rates for AmSpa's members through Synchrony's CareCredit credit card, offering AmSpa members savings when processing patient, customer and client cardholder payments. CareCredit provides convenient financing options for

Description: Over the past year, many Synchrony Financial ( NYSE:SYF ) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which may...

Description: SYF shows steady momentum relative to the financial sector. Analysts are maintaining a constructive outlook, citing firm sentiment trends overall.

Description: In early December 2025, Synchrony Financial’s long-running residential HVAC financing collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC was renewed through a new multi-year agreement effective October 1, 2025, extending a decade of offering customizable financing solutions to help homeowners upgrade and maintain energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. This renewal underscores how Synchrony’s embedded financing tools can support contractor sales while aligning with rising demand...

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Description: Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) is among the Top 15 Lowest P/E Ratios of the S&P 500 in 2025. On December 5, Baird downgraded the stock to Neutral from Outperform, while maintaining its earlier price target of $82. According to TipRanks, the firm told investors in a research note that despite being a recognized bank, it was […]

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Description: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, and Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a leading provider of residential and commercial heating and cooling solutions in the United States, today announced the renewal of their strategic residential consumer financing business relationship. Effective October 1, 2025, this multi-year agreement builds upon a decade-long collaboration.

Description: Synchrony Financial (SYF) has quietly turned into a strong compounder, with the stock up about 21% this year and more than 145% over the past 3 years, outpacing many traditional lenders. See our latest analysis for Synchrony Financial. At a share price of $79.15, Synchrony’s roughly 21% year to date share price return and powerful three year total shareholder return above 140% suggest momentum is still very much on the front foot as investors reassess its growth and credit risk profile. If...

Description: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian D. Doubles, and Chief Financial Officer, Brian J. Wenzel, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2025 Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).

Description: Virtu Financial (VIRT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Description: Does COF's rising NII and Discover deal make it a better pick than SYF amid its partnerships and pressure on revenues? Let's find out.

Description: Synchrony Financial’s stock narrative has shifted slightly following recent analyst updates, with the fair value estimate ticking up from $82.57 to $82.74 and the discount rate nudging lower from 9.12% to 9.05%. These modest adjustments stem from resilience in revenue growth and credit performance. However, they also reflect ongoing market caution given macroeconomic uncertainties. Stay tuned to learn how investors and analysts are navigating these subtle changes to better anticipate the...

Description: Wondering if Synchrony Financial is a hidden gem or already fairly priced? You are not alone, especially with so many investors searching for value in today’s market. The stock has climbed by 2.1% over the last week and is up 14.4% year-to-date. This underpins strong momentum that could signal renewed growth or changing risk perceptions. Recent headlines have highlighted Synchrony's expansion into new consumer financing areas and its latest strategic partnerships. Both of these developments...

Description: A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors grew more optimistic about a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December.

Description: Synchrony and The Toro Company launch a co-branded credit card, offering streamlined financing and digital tools to boost dealer sales.

Description: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financing company, and The Toro Company, a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today announced the launch of The Toro Company credit card program, issued by Synchrony. The new program provides Toro, Exmark, Spartan and Z Turf Equipment dealers with innovative financial solutions that help strengthen customer relationships, drive sales and grow their business.

Description: COF faces rising credit stress as October brings higher NCOs and delinquencies, even as loan growth and strategic scale offer some support.

Description: Synchrony Financial (SYF) has just issued its latest set of monthly charge-off and delinquency figures, covering data through October 2025 in its Form 8-K. These updates often draw attention because they offer a window into shifts in credit quality and lending portfolio health. See our latest analysis for Synchrony Financial. Synchrony’s steady flow of portfolio updates comes as the stock has quietly gained momentum over the past year, with a 12% share price return year-to-date and a total...

Description: Synchrony (SYF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Description: Despite Synchrony Financial’s outperformance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Description: Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) Chief Financial Officer, Brian J. Wenzel, will participate in a fireside chat at the KBW Fintech Payments Conference on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:10 a.m. (Eastern Time).

Description: Readers hoping to buy Synchrony Financial ( NYSE:SYF ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as the...

Description: Coinbase posts a strong Q3 with earnings and revenue beats, soaring trading volumes and robust growth in subscriptions and services.

Description: Financial firms serve as the backbone of the economy, providing essential services from lending and investment management to risk management and payment processing. But worries about economic uncertainty and potential market volatility have kept sentiment in check, and over the past six months, the industry's 13.9% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 8.7 percentage points.

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Description: Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) is one of the top credit services stocks to buy amid the US rate cut. On October 13, analysts at RBC Capital reiterated a ‘Sector Perform’ rating on Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) but cut the price target to $76 from $78. The research firm reiterated the ‘Sector Perform’ rating, underlining its neutral outlook […]

Description: What a fantastic six months it’s been for Synchrony Financial. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 44.3%, hitting $75.29. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Description: Synchrony Financial’s fair value estimate has experienced a minor uptick, moving from $81.39 to $82.39, following recent analyst revisions. This change reflects a mix of renewed optimism regarding the company’s sustained revenue generation along with cautious attention to ongoing credit trends and consumer health. Stay tuned to discover the key factors driving these updates and learn how to track the evolving story as it unfolds. What Wall Street Has Been Saying 🐂 Bullish Takeaways Multiple...

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Description: Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock, payable on November 17, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on November 5, 2025.

Description: Carnival, Micron, Synchrony and Ericsson shine as low-PEG GARP picks, blending growth and value strategies.

Description: Synchrony Financial’s third quarter results showed steady performance, with revenue coming in flat year over year and exceeding Wall Street’s expectations. Management pointed to continued strength in credit performance and the impact of selective credit actions, which helped drive a 2% increase in purchase volume across the company’s five sales platforms. CEO Brian Doubles highlighted that “trends across our five platforms improved even as the effects of our previous credit actions continue to i

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Description: Third quarter earnings season is just beginning, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.