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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Post-Election, Payments Stocks Mixed, Moneygram Gains
Post-Election, Payments Stocks Mixed, Moneygram Gains
November 14, 2016  |  Earnings

In the wake of a stunning election sweep by the Republicans, from the presidency to the halls of Congress (and down the ballot in many...

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Bank CEOs Make Money From Trump Victory
Bank CEOs Make Money From Trump Victory
November 14, 2016  |  Post-Election

Ever since Donald Trump won the presidency, shares of bank stocks have been surging, lining the pockets of their CEOs to the tune of $159...

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Earnings Still Dominate in Payments, and to the Upside
Earnings Still Dominate in Payments, and to the Upside
October 31, 2016  |  News

It should come as no surprise that payments earnings boosted stocks this week.  Only a few names had outsized swings, measured up or down, with...

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Earnings Push Amex, Others Higher
Earnings Push Amex, Others Higher
October 24, 2016  |  Stock Index

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Stocks In the Red, Bucked by Blackhawk
Stocks In the Red, Bucked by Blackhawk
October 17, 2016  |  News

Stocks in the PYMNTS Index moved decidedly to the red, and only one name actually made gains of any significance, while others that wound up...

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Net 1 Soars, Eclipses Other Payments Stocks
Net 1 Soars, Eclipses Other Payments Stocks
October 10, 2016  |  Stock Index

In the biggest and most impressive move of the week, Net 1 UEPS Technologies soared 23 percent on the week, as the alternative payments company...

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Where Amazon Treads, Stocks Tremble
Where Amazon Treads, Stocks Tremble
September 29, 2016  |  Amazon

Beware the Amazon Effect, where competitors’ stocks slide on the merest hint that Amazon wants a piece of their pie. Unless you’re a short seller...

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Beyond The Fed, Japan’s Tell For Stocks
Beyond The Fed, Japan’s Tell For Stocks
September 21, 2016  |  Market Conditions

All U.S. eyes may be on the Federal Reserve and the ongoing policy meeting — and, by extension, where rates are headed here in the...

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