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Fintech News 16 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Nu Holdings (NU) stock keeps climbing after Nubank’s 112 million-customer update — what traders watch next

Nu Holdings (NU) stock keeps climbing after Nubank’s 112 million-customer update — what traders watch next

Nu Holdings shares rose 0.2% to $18.04 Friday after hitting a 4.4% surge the previous day, with about 62.5 million shares traded. Nubank said it surpassed 112 million customers in Brazil, becoming the country’s largest private financial institution by customer count. Investors await central bank decisions in Brazil and the U.S. on Jan. 28. Nu is scheduled to report quarterly earnings soon.
24 January 2026
AUSTRAC hits Airwallex with mandatory AML audit as watchdog tightens fintech checks

AUSTRAC hits Airwallex with mandatory AML audit as watchdog tightens fintech checks

AUSTRAC has ordered Airwallex to appoint an external auditor over concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The review will examine transaction monitoring, customer verification, and suspicious matter reporting, with results due in 180 days. Airwallex, which recently acquired South Korea’s Paynuri, said it will cooperate. No criminal wrongdoing has been alleged.
23 January 2026
Intuit stock jumps, then cools after hours as TurboTax owner heads into tax-season test

Intuit stock jumps, then cools after hours as TurboTax owner heads into tax-season test

Intuit shares rose 4.3% to $547.69 Thursday, then slipped 0.4% after hours as investors eyed the Jan. 26 IRS tax filing season kickoff. The company reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.89 billion, beating expectations. Morgan Stanley reiterated its “buy” rating and $880 price target. Intuit stock remains down 17% for the month.
Capital One’s $5.15B Brex buy hits as COF Q4 earnings miss sends shares lower after hours

Capital One’s $5.15B Brex buy hits as COF Q4 earnings miss sends shares lower after hours

Capital One will acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, according to an SEC filing Thursday. The bank’s adjusted fourth-quarter profit missed estimates, sending shares down 4.2% after hours. Capital One reported a $2.13 billion profit and a $1.4 billion jump in credit loss provisions. The Brex deal is expected to close mid-2026, pending regulatory approval.
Nu Holdings stock price jumps as Nubank claims Brazil’s No.2 spot and signs Mercedes F1 deal

Nu Holdings stock price jumps as Nubank claims Brazil’s No.2 spot and signs Mercedes F1 deal

Nu Holdings shares rose 3.6% to $17.86 Thursday after Nubank reported surpassing 112 million customers in Brazil, making it the country’s second-largest financial institution by customer count. The company also announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One team ahead of the 2026 season. Investors are watching for fourth-quarter results on Feb. 25.
22 January 2026
AUSTRAC orders money-laundering audit of Airwallex as $8 billion fintech expands in Asia

AUSTRAC orders money-laundering audit of Airwallex as $8 billion fintech expands in Asia

AUSTRAC has ordered Airwallex to appoint an external auditor over suspected breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The review covers transactions from January 2024 and focuses on monitoring, customer checks, and suspicious activity reports. Airwallex must submit the audit within 180 days. The move follows Airwallex’s acquisition of South Korea’s Paynuri.
22 January 2026
Nu Holdings (NU) stock rises after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings (NU) stock rises after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings shares rose 2.6% to $17.41 after announcing a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One team, set to begin in 2026. The company aims to expand in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors await Nu’s fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 25 for updates on growth and credit costs.
21 January 2026
FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

FIGR stock jumps again as Figure Technology Solutions gets fresh target hike and pushes on-chain equities

Figure Technology Solutions shares rose 13.6% to $73.82 by midday Friday after the company launched its OPEN blockchain network for public equities. Mizuho and Piper Sandler both raised their price targets, citing strong fintech tailwinds and early operating data showing $2.7 billion in Q4 loan marketplace volume.

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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