As of February 24, 2026, American Express (NYSE: AXP) stands as a unique bellwether for the global economy. Long regarded as the gold standard for premium credit and travel services, the company finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the broader financial sector grapples with the fallout of heightened global trade tensions and a new [...]
Traders are now looking ahead to a key Anthropic event on Tuesday, where new product announcements and demonstrations of Claude’s latest features are expected.
PayPal stock extends gains on reports that digital payments giant has attracted buyout interest. Here’s why a potential takeover would be bullish for PYPL shares.
In a Feb. 22 thought experiment, Citrini Research envisions AI agents optimizing transactions 24/7 and zeroing in on the 2–3% interchange fee as a cost to eliminate, shifting payments to stablecoins on low-fee rails like Solana and Ethereum Layer 2s — a scenario that pressures Mastercard Incorporated and other card issuers as growth slows and interchange economics erode.
Date: February 19, 2026 Introduction In the global landscape of fintech, few stories are as compelling—or as profitable—as that of Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU). Once a disruptive startup challenging the "Big Five" banking oligarchy in Brazil, Nu (commonly known as Nubank) has evolved into a financial superpower. As of early 2026, the company serves [...]
The U.S. labor market delivered a stunning "upside surprise" in January 2026, reporting a nonfarm payroll increase of 130,000 jobs—far surpassing the consensus estimate of 55,000. This unexpected burst of hiring has effectively hit the brakes on the recession narrative that dominated market sentiment throughout late
The American consumer entered 2026 with an unexpected burst of energy, defying the gravitational pull of high interest rates and "sticky" core inflation. According to data released in mid-February, January’s retail performance showed a resilient spending appetite that has bolstered the narrative of a "soft landing"—a scenario where
