Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the Best Fundamental Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On January 2, Keefe Bruyette reduced the firm’s price target on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ)’s stock to $85 from $90, while keeping an “Outperform” rating, as reported by The Fly. Notably, the firm adjusted its price targets in the broader consumer finance and payments groups. In a […]

Description: The startup’s Meld network seeks to be a one-stop shop across different countries

Description: PayPal has been shunned by the market for too long. It's core fundamentals remain strong and valuation creation for shareholders is attractive.

Description: Find insight on Stablecoin, Bank of Montreal, Prudential, AMP and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

Description: Mizuho Securities says fintech companies like SoFi and Affirm could benefit from Trump’s proposed cap on interest rates.

Description: Investing.com -- President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% has drawn attention, but analysts say the risk of meaningful disruption to financial stocks is low.

Description: In recent days, analysts have highlighted Block's expanding role in Bitcoin-related services and the buy now, pay later market, alongside ongoing insider equity activity and mixed financial stress signals. These developments underscore how Block is tying its future more closely to digital assets and consumer credit trends, which can increase both growth potential and risk exposure. We'll now explore how Block's deepening Bitcoin ecosystem could reshape its investment narrative and risk...

Description: Recent analyst commentary on Block (XYZ) has highlighted its role in Bitcoin-related services and buy now, pay later, while also flagging insider selling and financial stress signals that some investors are watching closely. See our latest analysis for Block. At a share price of $70.16, Block’s recent Bitcoin and buy now, pay later headlines come after a 7.79% 7 day share price return and 13.95% 30 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 19.12% decline shows...

Description: A collaboration with Crypto.com announced Tuesday will allow consumers to make payments to merchants with digital currencies.

Description: NU's growing revenue durability, driven by deeper multi-product use, is reshaping its growth story as recurring income rises despite macro swings.

Description: The equity market has extended its rise into the new year, with the S&P 500 Index hovering near a record. Treasury yields have also come down from their mid-2025 peaks as traders bet the Federal Reserve will keep cutting rates while the economy cools. If the nation’s top court says Trump exceeded his power with the blanket tariffs on countries around the globe, there will still be significant longer-term uncertainty, given that the White House could seek to re-impose similar levies by invoking different legal authority.

Description: Shares of Block traded slightly lower over the past month. This pullback follows profit-taking after earlier gains tied to holiday payment volumes and Cash App growth. Against that backdrop, we ran Block through an AI price-prediction agent powered by OpenAI’s...

Description: Pre-Market Stock Futures: The futures are trading flat on Wednesday after a second strong day for Wall Street, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit another record high, closing over $49,000 for the first time at $49,484, up a solid 1.04%. The S&P 500 also posted a record high, closing at 6,947, up 0.66%. The ... Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Applied Digital, BigBear.ai, Block, Deckers Outdoors, GitLab, Hershey, McDonald’s, Moderna, and More

Description: If you are wondering whether Block's current share price offers good value, you are not alone; this article walks through what that price might imply about the business. Block's shares last closed at US$70.00, with returns of 6.8% over the past week, 14.5% over the last month, 7.4% year to date, but a 20.2% decline over 1 year and a 69.2% decline over 5 years. Recent market attention on Block has centered on its role in digital payments and broader fintech adoption, which continues to shape...

Description: XYZ expands its payments ecosystem as Upstart accelerates AI-driven lending growth, setting up a fintech faceoff as both chase long-term upside.

Description: SOFI's Galileo platform powers millions of accounts in 2025, posting steady revenue growth as its API-first stack drives fintech innovation.

Description: Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) ended 2025 on a high note. But its leadership is tempering expectations for the year ahead, thanks to market uncertainties. In an interview with CNBC, Robinhood chief investment officer Stephanie Guild said the company expects growth to continue in ...

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is among the 7 Best Digital Payments Stocks to Invest In Now. According to TheFly, Square, a division of Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ), declared on December 17, 2025, that it was expanding its collaboration with Thrive. Sellers can manage catalogs, orders, and inventory across in-store and e-commerce platforms, including Shopify, with a unified […]

Description: MA's global scale and expanding services give it an edge over XYZ as digital payments evolve and BNPL gains steam.

Description: NU is accelerating fintech growth, adding 4.3M customers in Q3 2025 as its user base hits 127M and monetization scales across Latin America.

Description: Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the best growth stocks to buy in 2026. On December 16, Bank of America analyst Mihir Bhatia lowered the firm’s price target on Block to $86 from $88 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. This sentiment was announced after BofA adjusted estimates among the firm’s overall consumer […]

Description: If you are wondering whether Block is a beaten down fintech bargain or a value trap hiding in plain sight, this breakdown is for you. The stock closed at $65.33 recently, edging up 0.9% over the last week and 5.5% over the past month. It is still down 24.7% year to date and 27.1% over the past year, with a much steeper 71.4% slide over five years. Recent headlines have focused on Block's ongoing push to deepen its ecosystem across Cash App and Square, while regulators and competitors keep...

Description: Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) ranks among the best high growth stocks to buy now. Following Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ)’s first investor day in three years, UBS reaffirmed its Buy rating and $90 price target on the company’s shares on December 4. According to UBS, Block’s outlook was in line with or just ahead of Wall Street estimates […]

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer talked about recently. Cramer highlighted the stockduring the episode and remarked: “When I was writing How to Make Money in Any Market, I tried to isolate growth stocks where I could find them. I was concerned that if every growth stock I highlighted was linked […]

Description: Cathie Wood Sells Tesla, Boosts Crypto Bets in ARK Portfolio

Description: Earlier this week, Square announced it had expanded its partnership with Thrive, rolling out a deeper integration that lets retailers manage catalogs and real-time inventory in Square while automatically syncing products and stock with Shopify across multiple countries. This upgrade strengthens Square’s role as the central system of record for omnichannel sellers, potentially increasing stickiness among merchants who rely on unified in-store and online operations. We’ll now explore how this...

Description: NU stock jumps 30% in six months as revenue durability strengthens, users hit 127M, and currency-neutral revenues rose 39% to $4.2B.

Description: XYZ expands Square with Thrive and Afterpay with several more brands. Among other partnerships are Blackbird Bakery and Grubhub to strengthen its ecosystem.

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the best FinTech stocks to buy in 2026. On December 4, UBS reiterated a Buy rating on Block and maintained its $90 price target following the company’s recent investor day and conference commentary. UBS said the event reinforced confidence in Block’s long-term profitable growth trajectory across both Square and […]

Description: We recently published 10 Best SaaS Stocks Trading at a Discount. Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the best SaaS stocks trading at a discount. Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is a well-known payments processing and financial technology company. Over the past couple of weeks, the firm has been at the center of attention of several analysts. […]

Description: PYPL files an application to launch PayPal Bank, aiming to boost small-business lending and cut third-party reliance, and, if approved, add FDIC-insured customer deposits.

Description: Layoffs have hit companies from American Airlines to Meta to Intel this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.

Description: SAN FRANCISCO, December 16, 2025--Square today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Thrive, the leading inventory management reporting system, to give sellers a seamless way to manage their catalogs, sales, and stock between their in-store and e-commerce platforms, including Shopify. The new integration enables retailers to create and edit products within Square, and have those updates automatically reflected on Shopify. With Square serving as the source of truth, sellers can avoi

Description: SoFi, Block and Circle benefit from the digital payment surge, with strong growth potential heading into 2026.

Description: OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar is still bullish on a hardware push.

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the 14 Most Promising Fintech Stocks to Invest In. On December 10, RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin reaffirmed a Buy rating on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) with a price target of $90. Earlier, on December 8, TD Cowen maintained its Buy rating on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) with a $91 price […]

Description: Block (NYSE: XYZ) has delivered strong momentum in 2025, with shares climbing steadily as the company demonstrates improving profitability and operational leverage. The fintech platform operator behind Square and Cash App has transformed from losses just two years ago to consistent quarterly profits, with Q3 2025 earnings surging 64% year over year. With Wall Street’s ... Can Block Shares Keep Running and Reach $100 in 2026?

Description: Fintech gains momentum as StoneCo, Block and PayPal reshape payments, lending and banking, drawing investors to fast-growing digital finance platforms.

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the 15 best AI stocks to watch in December 2025. On December 3, 2025, UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo reiterated his “Buy” rating on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) with a $90 price target. The analyst’s bullish stance reflects sustained momentum across both the Square and Cash App ecosystems. Despite seasonal trends […]

Description: PYPL expands its ecosystem through new partnerships across major platforms to boost seamless commerce.

Description: Block (SQ) is back in focus after its third quarter earnings miss knocked the stock lower, even as holiday transaction data showed a 10% jump in activity across its ecosystem. See our latest analysis for Block. The third quarter earnings miss has kept a lid on sentiment, and that shows up in the numbers, with the 90 day share price return of minus 13.15% and one year total shareholder return of minus 32.75% pointing to fading momentum despite stronger ecosystem usage. If Block’s recent...

Description: XYZ's Afterpay adds new partners across major shopping categories as holiday buyers seek flexible BNPL options and multi-channel payment access.

Description: SEATTLE, December 10, 2025--Temporal Technologies, the creators of the open-source Durable Execution platform Temporal.io and the enterprise-grade managed service Temporal Cloud, today announced that the company has joined the newly formed Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) as a Gold Member. Hosted by the Linux Foundation, AAIF is a neutral, open foundation dedicated to advancing agentic AI through community-governed standards and shared infrastructure.

Description: The digital payments company has services like Cash App and Afterpay that are largely used by young customers who lack credit histories.

Description: It was nearly seven months ago that the popular American fast food chain Steak 'n Shake decided to embrace financial independence and opt for Bitcoin (BTC). Founded in 1934, Steak 'n Shake is one of the oldest fast food chains that is popular for its steakburgers and milkshakes. The chain ...

Description: SAN FRANCISCO, December 09, 2025--Arcade.dev, the leading runtime for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), today announced its official membership in the Linux Foundation's newly formed Agentic Artificial Intelligence Foundation (AAIF) as a Gold Member. This commitment furthers Arcade.dev’s mission to advance the MCP ecosystem and ensure enterprises can deploy production-ready AI agents with the security, governance, and reliability required at scale.

Description: XYZ's 28.1% YTD slide spotlights rising fintech competition even as Square and Cash App push ahead with new tools and global expansion.

Description: DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/SAN FRANCISCO, December 09, 2025--Afterpay today announced a fresh wave of new partnerships just in time for the holiday shopping season, empowering consumers with flexible payment options across fashion, lifestyle, and home categories. This latest expansion includes Jenni Kayne, Hibbett, Diesel, Thursday Boots, Tecovas, Z Gallerie, The GLD Shop, Coolibar, The Woobles, Effy Jewelry, Von Dutch, SP5DER Worldwide, and Christy Dawn, among others.

Description: AFRM's rich valuation towers over BNPL rivals as analysts still see upside, raising questions about how much growth is already priced in.

Description: Block, Inc. has underperformed the technology sector over the past year. However, Wall Street analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

Description: For investors wondering whether Block is a beaten down opportunity or a value trap at current levels, this article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. Despite a sharp long term slide, with the share price down 71.8% over 5 years and 37.8% over the past year, the more recent moves, a 17.0% drop over 30 days and 8.5% over the last week, suggest investor sentiment is still shifting. Recent headlines have focused on Block doubling down on its broader fintech...

Description: Toast (NYSE: TOST) and Block (NYSE: SQ) both reported Q3 2025 earnings that beat revenue estimates but missed on EPS. Toast powers 156,000 restaurant locations with payment and operations software. Block runs Square for sellers and Cash App for consumers. Both are investing heavily in AI with different business models. Toast Grows Fast. Block Grows ... Toast Accelerates Restaurant Growth While Block Leans on Cash App to Offset Square Slowdown

Description: NU's rising revenue durability and deeper multi-product monetization are reshaping its growth story and supporting steadier performance.

Description: AFRM taps Pacsun's holiday rush with new pay-over-time options, aiming to lift volume as young shoppers embrace BNPL.

Description: PYPL flags softer Q4 branded checkout growth and rising 2026 OpEx as it pushes investments.

Description: We came across a bullish thesis on Block, Inc. on Ye’s Substack by Ye Ye. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on XYZ. Block, Inc.’s share was trading at $66.80 as of November 28th. XYZ’s trailing and forward P/E were 13.44 and 20.00 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Block, Inc. (XYZ) operates a differentiated fintech […]

Description: SOFI's blockchain push aims to speed up cross-border transfers, cut fees and deepen user engagement across its growing financial ecosystem.

Description: In late November 2025, Block Inc. reported strong Black Friday–Cyber Monday activity with over 124 million transactions and highlighted both slower expected Square Gross Payment Volume growth and expanded stock repurchases following its presentation at the UBS Global Technology & AI Conference earlier that month. At the same time, Block’s Afterpay unit came under a multi-state investigation into Buy Now, Pay Later pricing, repayment structures, and consumer contracts, adding regulatory...

Description: The experience, which is designed to feel like Venmo or Cash App, allows users to earn yield on bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins and borrow against their holdings.

Description: We came across a bullish thesis on Xylem Inc. on Stay Invested’s Substack by Denis Gorbunov. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on XYL. Xylem Inc.’s share was trading at $140.67 as of November 28th. XYL’s trailing and forward P/E were 36.26 and 25.45 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Xylem (XYL), a pure-play water technology company […]

Description: The payments company expects its branded checkout service to grow more slowly in the fourth quarter. Other segments look brighter.

Description: XYZ's 124M Black Friday, Cyber Monday transactions and strong local spending momentum highlight rising engagement across its ecosystem.

Description: We recently published 10 Stocks Deep in the Red. Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the worst performers on Tuesday. Block Inc. saw its share prices decline by 6.59 percent on Tuesday to close at $60.11 apiece as investor sentiment was dented by the launch of a probe into six “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) […]

Description: Investing.com -- Several fintech names may be next in line for inclusion in the S&P 500, according to new commentary from Truist.

Description: DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/SAN FRANCISCO, December 02, 2025--In Lower West Side, Chicago section, first bullet point should read: Total BFCM Weekend Volume: $8.4M (instead of Total BFCM Weekend Volume: $49M).

Description: Attorneys general from seven states are launching an inquiry into buy now, pay later lenders including Affirm, Klarna and PayPal.

Description: Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the AI Stocks on the Market’s Radar. On November 24, Needham reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $80.00 following their attendance at Block’s investor day in San Francisco. Firm analysts are supportive of the stock based on Block’s growth strategy, AI roadmap, and capital return […]

Description: SOFI leverages Galileo's technology to accelerate innovation, enhance integration and sharpen its fintech edge as its earnings estimates rise.

Description: Block is making headlines after expanding its share buyback program by $5 billion, bringing the total authorization to $9 billion. The fresh boost coincides with ambitious three-year growth targets and encouraging momentum in the company’s Square segment. See our latest analysis for Block. Despite a string of new product launches, including AI features in Cash App, and a $5 billion boost to its buyback program, Block’s shares have struggled, with a 1-year total shareholder return of -28% and...

Description: AFRM's soaring transactions and expanding ecosystem fuel investor excitement, but its rich valuation and rising risks test the rally's durability.

Description: Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest pushed deeper into the crypto sector this week, adding another wave of purchases across several beaten-down digital-asset-linked stocks as the broader market continued to slide. The investment firm spent more than $93 million on Tuesday alone, extending a month-long pattern of buying into weakness as crypto ...

Description: Cathie Wood's Ark Invest expanded its crypto exposure with over $20 million in purchases during the recent market slump. Block, Circle and Coinbase have each ...

Description: A Seaport Research analyst recently revived an old theory that Block CEO Dorsey is the anonymous creator behind Bitcoin.

Description: A small medical device maker caused a stir on Wall Street as its shares surged by double digits. The steep gains came after Stifel analyst Jonathan Block upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold and lifted his price target to $110 from $100. Block cited a “large positive reimbursement revision” the company received Friday evening, when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its annual update.

Description: Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

Description: Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently offered insights on. Cramer showed optimism around the company’s acquisition of Discover, as he stated: “I still like Capital One, COF, for its acquisition of Discover, a credit card company that gives them the edge at the register, because it’s cheaper for […]

Description: Block's stock price target has recently shifted, with consensus analyst expectations edging down from $88.51 to $84.01. This change reflects a mix of optimism about the company's growth and market position, along with renewed caution over execution risks and industry trends. Stay tuned to discover how monitoring price target updates can help investors stay ahead in a fast-moving market. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report to find new ways...

Description: Investing.com -- Block’s latest analyst day marks a “positive inflection,” according to Mizuho, which argues the company may now be better positioned to push Bitcoin toward mainstream, everyday use.

Description: Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the best cryptocurrency stocks to buy for the long term. On November 17, Truist Securities upgraded Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) to a Buy from a Hold and increased its price target to $68 from $67. The upgrade comes at the backdrop of a significant pullback, which, according to the research firm, has […]

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar recently. Cramer mentioned the company’s growth targets and buyback program, as he commented: “How about all these fintech… Well, hey, I got one for you. How about Block, which is the old Square? At an analyst meeting today, Block just announced some aggressive […]

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the best crypto-related stocks to invest in. On November 17, 2025, William Blair’s Andrew Jeffrey reiterated his “Buy” rating on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ). The bullish stance reflects the company’s strong performance in the third quarter. The analyst cited the company’s strong segment performance and expects the positive trajectory to […]

Description: Pre-Market Stock Futures: The futures are trading higher as we get ready to close out a volatility-filled week that saw a massive roller coaster ride on Thursday after NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) earnings ignited a rally on the open that reversed at midday and finished the day deep in the red. Wall Street pundits cited ... Here Are Friday’s Top Wall Street Analysts Research Calls: Advanced Micro Devices, Block, Broadcom, Exact Sciences, Hologic, Palo Alto Networks and More

Description: Thinking about investing in Block, but wondering if the stock is actually a bargain at today's prices? You’re not alone. It’s a question worth exploring. Block's share price has recently dipped, falling by 20.3% over the past month and sliding 28.6% so far this year. This has drawn attention from both cautious and optimistic investors. Much of this recent movement is related to news about changing trends in the digital payments industry and increasing competition. Headlines highlight how...

Description: A group of Democrats queried seven buy now, pay later companies for information about who uses their services and how often.

Description: V gains momentum as Cash App and Afterpay pilot a new pay-over-time debit feature that runs across its network.

Description: 66 cryptocurrency organizations including Coinbase, Uniswap Foundation, and Blockchain Association delivered a letter to President Donald Trump on Nov. 20 demanding immediate federal agency action on tax clarity, temporary legal protections for DeFi developers, and dismissal of charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm. The coalition outlined specific actions federal ...

Description: We recently published 10 Stocks Beating Wall Street at its Own Game. Block Inc. (NYSE:EXZ) is one of the best-performing stocks on Wednesday. Block snapped a six-day losing streak on Wednesday, jumping 7.56 percent to close at $62 apiece as investor sentiment was bolstered by its strong financial growth outlook over the next three years. […]

Description: The company aims to make savings and card services available on its Cash App digital wallet for preteens, according to a Wednesday presentation. The tools would presumably be managed by parents.

Description: The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Thursday, Nov, 20 2025 US stock futures are in the green this morning, with major benchmarks set to open higher after the S&P 500 futures rose by over 1.3%. The most influential factor is fresh jobs data showing the US likely added just 50,000 new positions last month and an unemployment rate steady at 4.3%. Put simply, the job market continues to slow but not collapse. This reassures some investors that the economy is cooling rather than stalling...

Description: At its 2025 Investor Day, Block announced it is increasing its share repurchase authorization by an additional US$5 billion, bringing the total to US$9 billion, and outlined an ambitious three-year financial outlook focused on sustaining profitable growth and achieving the 'Rule of 40' metric by 2026. This move underscores the company’s emphasis on capital allocation and confidence in the growth and integration of its Square and Cash App ecosystems. We'll now explore how Block's expanded...

Description: While intraday trading was a mix for the major indices, the stock market closed on a positive note. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% at the close, buoyed by Block and energy stock GE Vernova.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fared well on the much-anticipated Nvidia earnings, up 0.6%.The Dow Jones ...

Description: The shares of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the financial technology company led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, halted trading on Nov. 19 when the Bitcoin (BTC)-focused company made a major announcement. Block unveiled a three-year financial outlook which sent the stock soaring once ...

Description: Block reveals $5B buyback, projects $15.8B profit by 2028, and unveils zero-fee Bitcoin payments.

Description: Block unveiled a better-than-expected three-year financial outlook at an investor day, sending Square stock up.

Description: Under current U.S. tax rules, every Bitcoin transaction, even buying a cup of coffee, constitutes a taxable event if it involves any gain. Crypto advocacy groups have long argued that eliminating tax reporting for small transactions, typically under $50 or $200 depending on the proposal, ...

Description: The parent company of Cash App and Afterpay plans to make its version of a credit score available to users. Block says users of the services will soon be able to see the scores it uses internally to decide whether to approve people for its small-scale loans. The company, led by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has so far kept its growing lending footprint outside the traditional credit-reporting system.

Description: DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/OAKLAND, Calif., November 19, 2025--Today Cash App, a part of Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), announced a pilot program that gives select customers visibility into their Cash App Score, a near real-time measure of a Cash App customer’s financial health. The experience shows customers the score that informs their access to Cash App Borrow and empowers them to better understand how their everyday Cash App financial activity influences the score. Customers are then able to take acti

Description: DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/OAKLAND, Calif., November 19, 2025--Today Cash App announced the upcoming pilot launch of Afterpay on Cash App Card, a new feature that allows eligible Cash App Card holders to turn their upcoming online or in-store transaction into a pay-over-time purchase anywhere Visa is accepted, through the issuance of a new Visa Debit Flex Card.

Description: Popular American fast food chain Steak 'n Shake embarked on a revolutionary financial journey six months ago and now the initiative seems to be paying off. Founded in 1934, Steak 'n Shake is one of the most popular American fast food chains. Popular for its steakburgers and milkshakes, the chain ...

Description: AFRM's card is scaling fast as cash-flow underwriting unlocks younger users and fuels a surge in spend.

Description: The most talked about and market moving research calls around Wall Street are now in one place. Here are today’s research calls that investors need to know, as compiled by The Fly. Top 5 Upgrades: Truist upgraded Block (XYZ) to Hold from Sell with a price target of $68, up from $67, ahead of the Investor Day on Wednesday. The risk/reward has improved following the recent pullback in the shares, and while Truist continues to worry about credit risk and the outsized growth of their Cash App Borrow

Description: Yahoo Finance senior reporter Allie Canal keeps track of several Wall Street analyst calls on top trending stocks, including calls around shares of Dell Technologies (DELL), Block (XYZ), and Vita Coco (COCO). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: Block upgraded, Dell downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Description: The current administration appears more open to crypto solutions.

Description: We recently published 9 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About in a Show Where He Advised OpenAI to Slow Down. Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed on the show. Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) is a financial technology company known primarily for its Square and Cash App platforms. It factored into the discussion […]

Description: Shares of the fintech have slumped this year, even as management undertakes a bold turnaround strategy.

Description: Payment-focused token Dash (CRYPTO: DASH) posted a cheeky reply on Thursday to Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey regarding payments on the company's point-of-sale platform. ‘Interesting Outcome’ For Block’s Square PoS The official X account of the ...

Description: PayPal's rising profitability and platform upgrades contrast with Block's rapid Cash App-driven growth in this fintech face-off.

Description: Truist analyst Matthew Coad lowered the firm’s price target on Block (XYZ) to $67 from $74 and keeps a Sell rating on the shares as part of a broader research note updating the firm’s models on Payments names after their Q3 results. The firm is cutting its earnings multiple to 21-times to 24-times due to Block taking on more credit risk, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>>

Description: The payment provider ballyhooed Cash App’s new and existing features this week as it vies with digital wallet rivals.

Description: Cash App, the payment platform created by Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., is stepping things up. A fresh update is now live that lets users send Bitcoin through the Lightning Network and also move around stablecoins inside the app. This means faster payments, more choices for users, and a broader range ...

Description: The payments entrepreneur's app will allow customers to send digital dollars by using "multiple stablecoins and networks."

Description: OAKLAND, Calif., November 13, 2025--Square’s latest restaurant data highlights a year of contrasts: consumers are balancing wellness and nightlife, while businesses are cashing in on branded merchandise.

Description: Dorsey, who also cofounded Twitter, has long been a Bitcoin devotee.

Description: NU's expanding customer base, strong Latin American presence and scalable digital model position it for sustained growth ahead of Q3 results.

Description: Block’s financial services unit is pressing growth of short-term consumer loans, confident that its underwriting data will support profitable lending.

Description: Energy stocks gained Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 1.8% and the Energy

Description: The company on Tuesday announced the launch of SoFi Crypto, a platform allowing customers to buy, sell, and hold dozens of digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. A phased rollout begins today and will extend to more members over the coming weeks, SoFi said. “With today’s launch, we are now the first and only nationally chartered bank to offer crypto trading to individuals,” CEO Anthony Noto told Barron’s.

Description: PYPL expands its "Pay in 4" BNPL service to Canada as global demand surges and strategic deals fuel momentum.

Description: Block (NYSE:XYZ) sparked intense market chatter after its third-quarter earnings fell short of expectations, mainly due to slower growth from Square and rising expenses. The results caused noticeable swings in Block's share price. See our latest analysis for Block. Block’s shares have struggled to regain momentum this year, with a sharp drop following Q3 earnings adding to an overall year-to-date share price return of -23.0%. While the company has posted notable growth in Cash App and...

Description: Block Shares Slide as Higher Processing Costs Cut Into Square's Earnings Spread

Description: Payments firm Block is enabling no-fee Bitcoin payments for sellers worldwide via Square's point-of-sale platform.

Description: PYPL posts solid Q3 gains as transaction revenues climb 6.4% year over year, powered by online shopping and mobile payment growth.

Description: Block stock has sunk in recent weeks amid the ongoing Bitcoin sell-off. Here’s why XYZ shares are worth buying the on dip.

Description: Block Shares Slide as Higher Processing Costs Cut Into Square's Earnings Spread

Description: Fraudsters are posing as merchants and consumers to make fraudulent purchases and stick Afterpay with the bill, according to a Block executive.

Description: Block's fair value estimate has inched up slightly, with analysts now valuing the stock at $88.51, up from $88.40. This modest increase reflects improving profit expectations amid continued optimism around the company's growth in payments. Stay tuned to discover how shifting market dynamics shape the evolving narrative for Block and how you can keep up with future updates. Stay updated as the Fair Value for Block shifts by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our...

Description: Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) CEO Jack Dorsey said Thursday that the company has high expectations for the upcoming launch of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) payments on its Square point-of-sale system. Dorsey Says Company ‘Excited’ About The Prospect During Block’s ...

Description: US benchmark equity indexes closed mixed on Friday after trading sharply lower earlier in the sessio

Description: ↘️ Tesla (TSLA): Shareholders approved a $1 trillion pay package for Chief Executive Elon Musk, but gave mixed support to the idea of the carmaker investing in his xAI ventures. The stock closed 3.7% lower.

Description: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%. Quarterly reports from U.S. companies were a key focus. Payments company Block, which operates the Square and Cash App businesses, sank after turning in results that fell short of forecasts.

Description: Tesla declines after the electric-vehicle maker's shareholders approve a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk.

Description: Tech stocks fell late Friday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) declining 0

Description: Block Shares Slide as Higher Processing Costs Cut Into Square's Earnings Spread

Description: Block's (XYZ) payments solution provider, Square, missed third-quarter gross profit growth estimates

Description: AirSculpt Technologies (AIRS) shares sank 41% amid heavy trading after the company reported a wider

Description: US equity indexes fell amid a sell-off in high-growth sectors as a drop in the preliminary reading o

Description: Square's strong payment growth wasn't enough--investors are spooked as profit margins shrink and credit losses surge.

Description: Major U.S. equities indexes lost ground Friday afternoon, led by the tech sector amid lingering worries about an AI bubble and after a string of weaker-than-expected earnings reports.

Description: Investors aren't thrilled with some metrics and performance indicators in Block's latest quarterly report.

Description: Shares of Block slumped Friday after the fintech company’s third-quarter results fell short of Wall Street’s expectations on the top and bottom lines.

Description: XYZ's Q3 earnings and revenues fell short, but strong Square and Cash App growth led the company to raise its 2025 outlook.

Description: Block's (XYZ) Q3 earnings and margin miss due to higher general and administrative expenses became a

Description: SOFI posts record Q3 revenues and profits, raises 2025 outlook and expands into AI and blockchain to power future growth.

Description: BILL's Q1 earnings and revenues beat forecasts as strong transaction growth and rising payment volumes drive momentum.

Description: Cash App reported weaker-than-expected quarterly Bitcoin revenue, which could be a sign of waning demand for the digital asset.

Description: There are a number of stocks moving lower in early trading after releasing quarterly earnings reports, including Constellation Energy (CEG), Block (XYZ), and Opendoor (OPEN). Market Catalysts Anchor Julie Hyman recaps the results. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.

Description: Block reported Q3 earnings that topped estimates while revenue and some key financial metrics lagged. Square stock fell on the news.

Description: Jack Dorsey-led Block generated nearly $2b in Bitcoin revenue during the third quarter, accounting for almost one-third of its total $6.11b haul. The fintech reported net income of $461.5m for the period, according to its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.In a Thursday letter to shareholders, the firm ...

Description: While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Block (XYZ) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Description: Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the financial services company founded by Jack Dorsey, reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov. 6. Dorsey, who co-founded Twitter in 2006, founded Block three years later in 2009. Over the years, the fintech company has increasingly integrated Bitcoin (BTC) ...

Description: Block reported Q3 earnings that topped estimates while revenue and some key financial metrics lagged. Square stock fell on the news.

Description: Block (XYZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -14.29% and -3.58%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Description: The payments company behind Cash App and Square said revenue rose to $6.11 billion, short of the $6.3 billion projected by analysts.

Description: Investing.com -- Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) shares plunged nearly 12% in after-hours trading Thursday after the financial technology company reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, despite raising its full-year guidance.

Description: OAKLAND, Calif. AP) — Block, Inc. XYZ) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $461.5 million.

Description: (Reuters) -Block missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday amid persistent economic uncertainty and intensifying competition in the ​payments sector, sparking a more than 11% slide in its shares after ‌the bell. Consumer spending slowed in the third quarter as businesses and households curbed discretionary purchases, weighing on payment ‌firms such as Block. The company's Square segment, which provides payments solutions to ‍small- and medium-sized businesses, reported gross profit of $1.02 billion, up from $932 million a year ago.

Description: DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/OAKLAND, Calif., November 06, 2025--Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has posted its results for the third quarter of 2025 on the Financials section of its Investor Relations website at investors.block.xyz. Block will host a conference call and earnings webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time/5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these financial results.

Description: While Block stock has underperformed the broader market over the past year, analysts remain moderately bullish about its prospects.

Description: The company remains vulnerable to intense competition from big names like PayPal.

Description: US equity markets were mostly pointing higher before Thursday's opening bell as investors assess the

Description: AI, cloud, and automation tailwinds may drive solid Q3 results for key Internet Software players like Datadog, JFrog, and Affirm.

Description: BizClik, a global B2B media and events company, has released the latest magazine editions of its Technology portfolio, featuring:

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

Description: Here, we take a sneak peek at some Internet Software stocks, BLZE, DDOG, FROG, AFRM and XYZ, which are set to report their Q3 earnings results on Nov. 6.

Description: Block is outpacing peers and trades at a discount relative to it's performance

Description: SAN FRANCISCO, November 05, 2025--Butter Payments, the most intelligent machine learning-powered payments recovery platform, today announced that it has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Sonali Sambhus as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Description: Layoffs have hit companies from American Airlines to Meta to Intel this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.

Description: Arista Networks (ANET) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +4.17% and +2.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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

Description: After nearly a decade at the helm of Sequoia Capital, Roelof Botha will step aside as steward of the legendary Silicon Valley VC firm.

Description: XYZ prepares for its Q3 results, with revenue and gross profit expected to grow. However, softer EPS forecasts temper investor enthusiasm.

Description: Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Block (XYZ) for the quarter ended September 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

Description: Block, Inc. made its first corporate bitcoin purchase in 2020.

Description: LONDON, November 04, 2025--As retailers and hospitality businesses gear up for the year’s biggest shopping and dining weekend, Square is helping UK sellers prepare for success with insights from last year’s record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, and an exclusive offer of up to 50% off Square hardware for a five-week period.

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

Description: Earlier this week, ARK Invest purchased over US$30.9 million worth of Block Inc. shares across three exchange-traded funds, including ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF, highlighting continued interest among institutional investors. This investment comes as Block accelerates its rollout of integrated bitcoin solutions for merchants, further cementing its role at the intersection of digital payments and cryptocurrency adoption. We'll explore how ARK Invest's expanded position in Block underscores...

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

Description: Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

Description: Block (XYZ) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Description: ELKHART, IN., October 30, 2025--Ben's Soft Pretzels, America's fastest-growing premium pretzel franchise, has partnered with Square to power its nationwide operations. With Square's all-in-one restaurant platform, Ben's has transformed its customer engagement and operational efficiency – from loyalty programs to back-of-house insights – giving its teams the tools needed to scale while maintaining the authentic pretzel experience that started on an Amish homestead.

Description: If Bitcoin payments ever take off, Block could go along for the ride. Here's why.

Description: Layoffs have hit companies from Starbucks to Meta to Intel this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.

Description: PayPal Holdings topped Wall Street’s expectations for earnings and revenue in the third quarter and raised its guidance for the year, citing “broad-based profitable growth” across its various lines of business. Shares of PayPal rose 12% to $78.38, on pace for its largest same-day percentage increase since July 27, 2022, according to Dow Jones Market Data. PayPal’s latest results broadly beat projections.

Description: Cathie Wood is among the most bullish investors when it comes to the crypto sector. Well-known for her bullish $1.5 million Bitcoin (BTC) price prediction, her investment firm ARK Invest regularly drops millions of dollars on crypto stocks. Whether it's crypto treasury or tokenization trends, ...

Description: The Ark Invest founder and chief investment officer is shopping for some of this year's market laggards.

Description: The buys were made across three Ark's ETFs.

Description: Block (NYSE:XYZ) shares have quietly drifted higher over the past month, not due to headline-grabbing developments but because of steady investor interest. The stock is up 9% in that span, reflecting a broader curiosity about its valuation. See our latest analysis for Block. Block’s recent 1-month share price return of 8.8% has attracted attention, especially after a subdued start to the year. The stock’s 1-year total shareholder return sits at 9.5%, which hints at budding investor optimism...

Description: Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments. Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.

Description: SOFI's Q3 results could impress again, but its surging stock and rich valuation test investor conviction.

Description: Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has sparked significant discussion in cryptocurrency circles with a post on the nature of Bitcoin. “bitcoin is not crypto,” Dorsey said on Oct. 19 on X, rehashing debates over whether Bitcoin should be treated separately ...

Description: Marqeta Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ) is one of the best NASDAQ stocks under $5 to buy now. On October 23, Citi analyst Bryan Keane initiated coverage of Marqeta with a Neutral rating and a $5 price target. The firm sees low visibility into the company sustaining its H2 2025 revenue growth rates in 2026. Earlier on October […]

Description: NU turns its soaring 123M customer base into profit power, with revenue up 29% and net income surging 31% year over year.

Description: Block’s stock is seeing renewed attention as the consensus analyst price target rises modestly, from $87.17 to $88.40. This shift reflects a blend of growing optimism about segment growth along with ongoing caution regarding the sustainability of these gains. Read on to discover what factors are fueling these changes and how you can stay informed as the narrative around Block continues to evolve. What Wall Street Has Been Saying Analyst sentiment toward Block remains mixed, with a noticeable...

Description: PYPL's Q3 results hinge on transaction revenues, fueled by Venmo growth, new payment features and rising digital commerce trends.

Description: Layoffs have hit companies from Starbucks to Meta to Intel this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.

Description: Block is scheduled to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a notable double-digit earnings drop.

Description: LendingClub upgraded, Enphase Energy downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Description: Investing.com --KeyBanc Capital Markets says the fintech sector is stabilizing after a deep valuation reset but requires selectivity as companies move through strategic overhauls.

Description: Core Scientific upgraded, HP downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Description: Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.

Description: SAN FRANCISCO, October 21, 2025--Zip, the AI platform for procurement, today unveiled a powerful new suite of AI agents at its third annual Zip Forward conference, including its most powerful agent yet: the Price Negotiation Agent, which helps companies identity overpayments and negotiate better deals across all categories of spend, from IT and software to professional services, real estate, and advertising. The two-day event brought together more than 700 procurement and finance leaders, includ

Description: Settling transactions with digital currencies could save processors and merchants money on payments by cutting out bank and card network fees.

Description: Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ) is one of the 12 Best Fintech Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On October 13, Goldman Sachs downgraded Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ) from Neutral to Sell and lowered its price target from $7.50 to $5.00 This decision comes after recent changes in Marqeta, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MQ) relationship with Block, Inc. (XYZ), which is […]

Description: NU's rapid growth and soaring revenues contrast with its lofty valuation, leaving investors debating whether this fintech leader's dip is a buying opportunity.

Description: Block Inc. CEO and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey reacted to stablecoin issuer Tether’s recent donation to OpenSats, a nonprofit supporting Bitcoin and free, open-source software development. The donation of $250,000 is aimed at funding OpenSats’ operational needs and grant ...

Description: Block, Inc. recently announced an expanded partnership with Grubhub, integrating Square's point-of-sale system with the food delivery platform and introducing Cash App Pay for Grubhub customers, all as part of a suite of major food and beverage platform innovations. This move provides restaurants with streamlined operations and greater access to new diners, highlighting Block's increasing emphasis on delivering integrated business and payment solutions across its ecosystem. We'll examine how...