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Global Payments (GPN) Gets Market Perform Rating from BMO Capital
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is one of the 10 Best Fintech Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. On April 20, BMO Capital initiated coverage on Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN), giving the stock a Market Perform rating and setting the…
Norfolk Southern's profit fell 27% as it didn't collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment
Norfolk Southern's first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn't collect big insurance payments related to the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment, and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs. The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday…
Musk pushing to make X an 'everything app' with new banking and payment platform
More than three years after acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk says he's nearing his long-stated goal of turning it into an “everything app” with a new financial services tool that he pledged to launch for the public this month. X Money, a…
GLN Connects to Vietnam's National QR Network, Enabling Nationwide QR Payments
Direct access to Vietnam's nationwide QR payment network Enabling payments via partners' home-market banking and fintech apps without currency exchange SEOUL, South Korea, April 26, 2026 /CNW/ -- GLN International has launched a nationwide QR…
JPMorgan and ACI Team to Combat Real-Time Payment Fraud
The collaboration, announced Friday (April 24), will see JPMorgan integrate its Kinexys Liink's Confirm application into ACI Worldwide's Fraud and Financial Crime solution. According to an ACI news release, the integration embeds account and payee…
State pension alert over £300 payments into bank accounts
People receiving the state pension are being encouraged to check whether they're eligible for extra payments. Experts in welfare benefits have warned that many people remain unaware they could claim more, as some recipients could boost their…
TUI, Jet2 and easyJet issue holiday payment updates as fuel crisis fears grow
Numerous airlines have released statements for passengers worried about being slapped with additional charges for holidays they've already reserved as the conflict in the Middle East has sparked fears of a jet fuel shortage. It has also meant fuel…
Paytm Payments Bank license revocation: Fate of 66K BCs in a limbo
The fate of about 66,000 business correspondents (BCs) and 719 permanent staff members is in a limbo following the cancellation of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd's (PPBL) license by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), bringing into sharp focus the viability…
Millions of Nationwide customers to be denied £100 Fairer Share payment
Millions of Nationwide members will be denied the £100 Fairer Share payment in 2026, it has been warned. Virgin Money customers now with Nationwide after the bank's high street takeover of its rival may not qualify until 2027 Virgin Money's…
DWP confirms PIP payments up to £778 for common health issues
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to issue payments of up to £778 to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants with musculoskeletal conditions throughout May, following April's rate rises. These revised payments reflect…
Hana Bank opens QR payments in Vietnam for Korean travelers
South Korean travelers will be able to make QR payments in Vietnam without cash or cards, as Hana Bank expands its global payment platform GLN into one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing markets. Hana Bank said Sunday it signed a partnership with…
Citi Remains a Buy on Mastercard (MA) Despite Macroeconomic Uncertainty
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is one of the Best Stocks to Buy While the Market Is Down. On April 14, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) was reiterated with a Buy rating by Citi. However, the firm lowered the price target from…
When does a token of thanks become payment for blood donation? Balance needed to preserve altruism
SINGAPORE – Rewarding blood donors with monetary incentives requires a delicate balance to avoid undermining the noble act. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) announced on April 15 that Healthpoints will be…
Airlines Secretly Sold Your Travel And Payment Data To The IRS And FBI - Now They're Being Sued
The federal government isn't spposed to have access to all of your travel itineraries and payment details without a good reason. They need to put their requests in writing or even have a subpeona. Some information is available to TSA for checking…
Visa Earnings Preview: I'm Not Ready To Write A Check (NYSE:V)
Visa remains the dominant payment processor, boasting 5 billion cards and 60.79% market share despite slight declines year-over-year. I maintain a 'hold' rating due to Visa's high absolute valuation, even as revenue and profitability continue to…
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