Financial Services

Explore SoFi’s path to S&P 500 inclusion: fee‑based growth, robust balance sheet, and regulatory risks—key insights for savvy investors.

Affi­rm Holdings: Inside UBS hype, CFO chat, S&P 500 buzz and state‑level BNPL probes – a deep dive into the facts investors, regulators and consumers need now.

Northern Trust appoints Eric Freedman as CIO, boosting wealth‑management focus, solid regulatory footing, and strong share performance for investors.

Coinbase’s modest share price rebound masks deeper volatility—financials, analyst bias, regulatory costs, and user risks all demand scrutiny.

Block Inc. faces regulatory scrutiny over its BNPL services while enjoying a 29% jump in Black Friday‑Cyber Monday transactions, raising growth prospects and risks.

PayPal’s Q4 performance: AI‑driven tools, growing crypto revenue, and modest dividend yield set the stage for cautious upside, but investors must watch price breaks, macro risk and PSD III/CFPB regulatory shifts.

Visa’s 2025 strategy claims AI and crypto will reshape holiday buying, but hidden data gaps, risky PayLater terms, and a costly fraud‑tech deal reveal deeper risks.

Nomura Holdings boosts its outlook with an Indonesian equities upgrade, a 1.0+ P/B milestone, and a 3‑segment growth plan, offering investors fresh value and risk‑mitigation insights.

Partners Group Holding AG’s steady share price reflects its diversified private‑market strategy, delivering 12% CAGR vs. 3.5% SMI, while staying compliant with Swiss and EU regulations.

Huatai Securities keeps a bullish stance on Tianli, Bosideng, and China Gas, citing high‑margin growth, regulatory support, and green‑transition opportunities.