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PayPal Holdings (NasdaqGS: PYPL) is in active talks over a potential acquisition by Stripe and Advent International, following an earlier offer that PayPal rejected. The proposed deal would bring together a major listed digital payments company and a large private fintech group, alongside a global private equity investor. Negotiations are ongoing as of 14 August 2026, with no binding agreement announced and terms still under discussion. With large fintech platforms weighing major...

This payment processor's stock is on a tear, fueled by real business success, but investors now face the classic question of whether the next leg of growth is already built into the price.

Stripe and Advent have reportedly been negotiating with PayPal after the payments company rejected their $60.50-a-share proposal in July as too low.

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) shares are trading up approximately 1.7% on the news as of Friday afternoon, extending a remarkable run that saw the stock surge 32.5% in July alone — making it the third-best performer in the S&P 500 that month — largely on earlier takeover speculation.

Stripe (STRI.PVT) and Advent are reportedly in talks to acquire PayPal (PYPL), according to the Wall Street Journal. Yahoo Finance's Josh Lipton outlines what we know so far.

PYPL's $1.5B cost savings plan aims to boost profitability through AI, operational changes and a simpler structure while funding future growth.

Shares in the digital payments leader are 81% off their all-time record.

StoneCo (NASDAQ:STNE) reported second-quarter 2026 results marked by accelerating total payment volume growth, expanding banking deposits and a larger credit portfolio, while management said elevated interest rates and credit-market pressure have made its full-year targets more challenging. Chief E

Before Peter Thiel became a billionaire investor, PayPal co-founder and one of Silicon Valley’s most influential contrarians, he was reportedly a socially awkward child who faced years of bullying. Peter Thiel’s Childhood Was Marked By Bullying According to journalist Max...

The market is offering a Latin American e-commerce giant at a steep cash discount, but the price tag comes with a serious question about the cost of growth.

Checks are being mailed from Grubhub's $23.8 million fine from the FTC after it settled allegations over its business practices.

PYPL's Venmo posts mid-teens TPV growth, but rising product adoption and monetization determine how much of that activity becomes revenue.

Sezzle's post-Q2 pullback has improved its valuation setup as rapid revenue, subscriber and earnings growth continue.

On CNBC’s Mad Money’s August 3 episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) as one of the standout performers in the S&P 500 during July as it gained 32.5%. While noting operational improvements under Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores, Cramer focused on the market reaction surrounding a reported buyout proposal from private fintech […]

JB Global Capital, an investment firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund declined 12.1% in Q2, largely driven by Alibaba, its largest holding. However, since inception on January 3, 2023, the fund has returned 109.7%, compared with 94.4% for the S&P 500. Additionally, please […]

The forward numbers make the stock look reasonable, but they assume profitability keeps climbing at a company currently spending to grow.

During Mad Money’s August 6 episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted why investors should target elite advisory firms rather than speculating on acquisition targets, as he said: Here’s a big theme that right now really only impacts two large companies: pent-up demand for mergers and acquisitions now that the Biden era of overzealous antitrust enforcement has […]

Mastercard's headline numbers looked strong, but analysts on its latest call focused on whether new growth drivers can truly offset a maturing core business.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

The strongest case for Mastercard hinges less on how much anyone spends than on how much of each payment it now runs on its own switch.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

The digital payments giant sent a fortune back to its owners, yet the stock fell far behind the market. Here is the accounting of what that cash really bought.

Visa's headline numbers looked spectacular, but analysts on its latest call kept poking at the same soft spot, revealing where the real risks to the growth story lie.

Sezzle (NASDAQ:SEZL) reported record second-quarter results for 2026, with gross merchandise volume, revenue, subscriber growth and profitability all increasing from a year earlier. The buy now, pay later company also raised its full-year revenue and adjusted earnings outlook, citing momentum across

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fidelity and WEX have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Carl Icahn launches activist campaign targeting eBay (NasdaqGS: EBAY), urging a spin off of PayPal and major board changes. Icahn alleges conflicts of interest on eBay's board and questions past related party transactions. The activist letter calls for a separation of PayPal from eBay and a broad governance overhaul to reshape oversight. For readers interested in more ideas around ownership, control and long term alignment, explore 20 top founder-led companies NasdaqGS:EBAY 1-Year Stock...

Wall Street is taking a "prove it" approach to PayPal's current valuation.

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fidelity and WEX have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

PayPal Holdings is coming off a sharp five year share price decline of about 78.9%, yet the stock now screens as undervalued on several valuation checks, which raises questions about whether the current price is still baking in too much pessimism. Over the past five years the stock has declined about 78.9%, which means a lot of optimism has already been priced out by the market. Progress on PayPal's multi year turnaround and cost efficiency plans can support the investment case. However,...

PayPal's stock has returned to a price zone that has historically launched powerful rallies, after trading well below it as recently as last month.