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Stock Market Today, Feb. 23: SoFi Technologies Pulls Back as Investors Reassess Fintech Momentum
SoFi Technologies (SOFI 4.21%), a digital-first banking and lending platform, closed Monday's session at $18.23, down 4.15%. The stock declined as investors responded to its lowest price since July and are watching for signs of stabilization after…
Exclusive: Nigerian fintech Fairmoney looks to expand to phones, vehicles
Nigerian fintech startup Fairmoney is looking to expand its lending operation to include the financing of smartphones and vehicles, beginning with motorcycles, an executive told Semafor. It is the latest push among African fintechs to broaden…
Revolut: Nik Storonsky's $75bn fintech empire still craves its crown
In Revolut's shiny new Canary Wharf headquarters, the command ‘Get Sh*t Done' is bolted onto the walls. The unconventional office mantra is a stark reminder of co-founder Nik Storonsky's acerbic, straight-talking manner that has kept the gas…
Top Fintech Stocks To Watch Now - February 21st
3 Stocks Well Below 52-Week Highs Poised for a Q4 Rebound Rocket Companies, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, UP Fintech, IDT, Wealthfront, PPDAI Group, and OLB Group are the seven Fintech stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener…
A Tale of Two Mindsets: How CUs and FinTechs Can Turn Culture Clash Into Collaboration
As noted in a recent Tracker from PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera, credit unions (CUs) are at a critical inflection point in their modernization journeys. Driven by rising member expectations for digital-first, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled…
Prediction markets: What they are and why they matter
Key insight: Prediction markets are becoming an increasingly significant player in global markets and fintech investment. Supporting data: Polymarket raised $2.15 billion and Kalshi raised $1.485 billion in 2025. Forward look: The regulatory status…
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Pine Labs appoints Shalini Pillai as chief marketing officer
Fintech platform Pine Labs has appointed Shalini Pillai as its chief marketing officer. In this role, she will lead global marketing strategy, product marketing, marcom and brand positioning for the company. Prior to joining Pine Labs, Pillai was…
Overlooked and Undervalued: Why Western Union Deserves Attention
Western Union (WU 0.65%) had a good thing going for a long time. When people needed to send money to loved ones or others far away, it was one of the best options, if not the only one. But times have changed. Enter fintech (financial technology)…
Man City handed 115 charges boost as ex-Premier League chief spots major hint
Manchester City have secured two sponsorship agreements in recent weeks that any competitor would 'bite your hand off' for in what must be viewed as a 'massive vote of confidence' in the football club as they await a ruling on the Premier League…
IPO Candidates Head Overseas as Southeast Asian Markets Lag
Companies across Southeast Asia are looking overseas to sell shares, as persistent underperformance in some parts of the region weighs on markets at home. Philippine fast-food group Jollibee Foods Corp. 's international unit and…
Prediction: These Could Be the Best-Performing Value Stocks Through 2030
As the stock market stays stuck in the artificial intelligence (AI) doldrums, hindering gains for growth stocks, now may be the time to shift focus toward value stocks. Yes, value stocks present their own set of challenges. Many undervalued stocks…
Chime Financial Q4 Preview: Key Metrics To Watch (NASDAQ:CHYM)
Chime Financial benefits from 'soft switching,' as users migrate primary banking to fintechs, driving revenue growth from higher-income cohorts. Q3 2025 saw 29% revenue growth and 21% active member growth, but ARPAM growth slowed to 6%…
MercadoLibre Q4 earnings on deck: What to expect (NASDAQ:MELI)
MercadoLibre (MELI) is set to announce fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, after market close. Wall Street expects the Latin American e-commerce and fintech giant to post EPS of $11.43 on revenue of $8.47 billion, implying a rise of 39.8% during…
This Latin American rival to Amazon reports earnings this week. How to trade it with options
MercadoLibre stands as the preeminent e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America. Headquartered in Uruguay and operating across 18 countries, the company functions as the region's leading online marketplace, integrated payments platform…
IGNOU's Mega Campus Recruitment Drive 2026: Date, time, eligibility and how to register
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will organise its second mega on-campus recruitment drive of the year on February 25, 2026. The placement event will be held at the B R…
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