Stocks

Stocks are a type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership in a company. Stocks also are called “equities.”

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Credit Agricole Considers Acquiring Stake in Worldline
Credit Agricole Considers Acquiring Stake in Worldline
December 01, 2023  |  Acquisitions

French payment processing company Worldline experienced a surge of nearly 12% in its shares Friday (Dec. 1) following a report that French lender Credit Agricole...

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FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%, Affirm Jumps on BNPL’s Black Friday Popularity   
FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%, Affirm Jumps on BNPL’s Black Friday Popularity   
December 01, 2023  |  IPO

And now, we’re back to the regularly scheduled stock market volatility. The short trading week is behind us, and so is Thanksgiving and Black Friday....

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Robinhood Expands Trading Platform to the UK
Robinhood Expands Trading Platform to the UK
November 30, 2023  |  International

Much like its fictional namesake, trading platform Robinhood is now a part of the United Kingdom. The company marked its international debut Thursday (Nov. 30)...

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Report: Farfetch Founder José Neves Aims to Take Company Private 
Report: Farfetch Founder José Neves Aims to Take Company Private 
November 28, 2023  |  Economy

The founder of online luxury fashion retailer Farfetch, José Neves, reportedly aims to take the company private.  Neves, who has a 15% stake and 77% of the...

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Adyen Shares Rebound After Company Details Turnaround Plans
Adyen Shares Rebound After Company Details Turnaround Plans
November 09, 2023  |  Stock Index

Adyen’s plan to “evolve” its financial objectives reportedly hit the right note with investors. Shares in the Dutch payments firm jumped 38% Wednesday (Nov. 8)...

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Walmart Shares Hit All-Time High as Groceries Draw Shoppers
Walmart Shares Hit All-Time High as Groceries Draw Shoppers
November 03, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart’s shares reportedly reached an all-time high Friday (Nov. 3), with investors betting on its ability to thrive during the holiday season. This peak, at...

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PayPal Shares Soar in Response to Leaner Company Strategy
PayPal Shares Soar in Response to Leaner Company Strategy
November 02, 2023  |  Earnings

PayPal reportedly experienced an increase in market value after committing to become a “leaner” company. The global payments giant’s shares climbed almost 7% to $55.12...

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Klaviyo Joins Other High-Profile IPOs Dipping Below Listing Price
Klaviyo Joins Other High-Profile IPOs Dipping Below Listing Price
October 20, 2023  |  IPO

Klaviyo’s stock has dipped below its listing price, the latest disappointment for the initial public offering (IPO) space. The marketing automation firm now joins a...

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Partnerships and SoFi’s Galileo BNPL Expansion Lead FinTech IPO Index 1.3% Higher
Partnerships and SoFi’s Galileo BNPL Expansion Lead FinTech IPO Index 1.3% Higher
October 13, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

Bank earnings start Friday. That means we’ll get management commentary on everything, from interest rates to loan performance to consumer spending. The read across will...

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