Jan 29, 2020 by Matthew Cochrane and The Long Short TeamBuy Salesforce.comGrowing even faster than the lightning-speed industry it operates in, Salesforce is a force to be reckoned with as it builds out its land-and-expand strategy that dominates the cloud.
Jan 29, 2020 by Matthew Cochrane and The Long Short TeamBuy ShopifyThis leading e-commerce platform is growing quickly and offering its merchants more and more valuable tools.
Jan 29, 2020 by Matthew Cochrane and The Long Short TeamBuy MastercardSitting at the center of a vast global payment processing network, this household name is perfectly positioned to benefit from the decline of cash.
Jan 29, 2020 by Matthew Cochrane and The Long Short TeamBuy Moody'sIt's good to be one of the Big Three credit-rating agencies. Moody's has turned its strong competitive position into a durable business.
Dec 22, 2019 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: PayPal vs. MastercardThese two growth stocks have rewarded investors fantastically over the past few years, but which looks like the stronger investment today?
Dec 21, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Top 3 Fintech Stocks to Buy in 2020Fintech is disrupting a number of financial services, making them cheaper, more convenient, and more secure than ever before. These stocks might be the best ways to profit from this movement in the coming year.
Dec 21, 2019 by Matthew CochraneHow Fintech Reshaped Finance in the 2010sThanks to different technologies, participating in financial activities has never been cheaper, easier, or safer.
Dec 18, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Top 5 Fintech Stocks of the Last DecadeFinancial technology, or fintech, was one of the stock market's hottest sectors in the 2010s. But even in a red-hot market, some winners emerged whose returns were nothing short of extraordinary.
Dec 17, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Biggest Fintech Stories of 2019This year technology continued to revolutionize the financial industry, with legacy players being forced to adapt or risk irrelevance. The ultimate winner in how this all shakes out though is...you.
Dec 17, 2019 by Matthew CochraneBetter Buy: Shopify vs. PayPalBoth of these companies stand to benefit from the growth of e-commerce, but which makes for a better investment today?
Nov 28, 2019 by Matthew CochranePayPal Acquires Honey Science for $4 Billion: Everything Investors Need to KnowJudging by its largest acquisition ever, PayPal believes it can capture more users with Honey than with vinegar.
Oct 6, 2019 by Matthew Cochrane3 Stocks Peter Lynch Would LovePeter Lynch believed individual investors had an advantage over Wall Street due to their real-life knowledge of certain industries and surroundings. Here are three such commonsense winners.
Sep 11, 2019 by Matthew CochraneWhy Home Depot's Second Quarter Was Better Than It LookedThe home improvement retailer's performance can be affected by a myriad of conditions outside its control. But when it comes to the things it can control, the company consistently hits the mark.
Aug 31, 2019 by Matthew CochraneOllie's Sees Earnings, Same-Store Sales FallJust one quarter after raising full-year guidance, the discount retailer was forced to lower it again as gross margin contracted and new stores cannibalized sales from existing stores.
Aug 26, 2019 by Matthew CochraneJack Henry & Associates Sees Revenue Growth Slow, Earnings FallSmall banks continue to turn to Jack Henry & Associates to meet their technological needs, with many turning to the company's cloud offerings.
Aug 26, 2019 by Matthew CochraneJack Henry & Associates Sees Revenue Growth Slow, Earnings FallSmall banks continue to turn to Jack Henry & Associates to meet their technological needs, with many turning to the company's cloud offerings.
Aug 17, 2019 by Matthew CochraneVisa Doubles Down on FintechThe world's largest credit card company is showing a renewed interest in how financial technology can grow its network.
Aug 16, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Biggest Plus From Shopify's Latest QuarterThe latest earnings results show Shopify's services are reaching far more customers than just aspiring entrepreneurs and mom-and-pop shops.
Aug 12, 2019 by Matthew CochraneThe Secret to BlackLine's SuccessWhen this accounting software-as-a-service company gains customers, it knows how to keep them.
Aug 11, 2019 by Matthew CochraneOTC Markets Grows Its Revenue, but Heavy Investments Hurt EarningsRevenue increased across all its segments, but margins contracted as investments ramped up.
