Stocks

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

Source: investor.gov

Payments Stocks Move On (Mostly) Scant News
Payments Stocks Move On (Mostly) Scant News
September 19, 2016  |  Stock Index

A bit more balance showed through this past week in the PYMNTS Stock Index, as advancing issues and declining names seemed about evenly matched, at...

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Central Bank Conundrums Bode Ill For (Most) Stocks
Central Bank Conundrums Bode Ill For (Most) Stocks
September 14, 2016  |  Banking

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What To Make Of Jobs Report
What To Make Of Jobs Report
September 06, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

The numbers are in, and the latest jobs report missed estimates. As reported, the U.S. economy added 151,000 new positions in August, with estimates having...

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Verifone Crashes, While Other Stocks Eke Out Gains
Verifone Crashes, While Other Stocks Eke Out Gains
September 06, 2016  |  Payment Methods

The PYMNTS Stock Index saw a few mid-sized percentage gains, which may have cheered investors over the long holiday weekend. The smaller the stock, however, the...

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After Brexit Boost, What’s Next for Banks and Trading?
After Brexit Boost, What’s Next for Banks and Trading?
August 10, 2016  |  International

The recent news that Brexit led to a surge in trading-related banking revenues that helped put results over the top, beating Street estimates, leads to...

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Why The FinTech Index Is On The Rise
Why The FinTech Index Is On The Rise
July 25, 2016  |  Fintech Investments

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Do Stock Market Highs Bode Well For Payments?
Do Stock Market Highs Bode Well For Payments?
July 13, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Stocks may have enjoyed a bump on last Friday’s jobs report, but you should let the bubbly chill for a while. The June numbers were...

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In A Short Week, Some Stock Seesaws
In A Short Week, Some Stock Seesaws
July 11, 2016  |  Payment Methods

In the grand scheme of things, a dime’s movement in a stock price may not be much to get excited about – unless you are...

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Dollar’s Rise A Harbinger Of Market’s Fall?
Dollar’s Rise A Harbinger Of Market’s Fall?
July 07, 2016  |  Payment Methods

The dollar is poised to break out, gaining strength over the next year, according to a Reuters poll released earlier this week.  The implication is...

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