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Intuit’s TurboTax and QuickBooks move toward USDC stablecoin payments in Circle deal

Intuit’s TurboTax and QuickBooks move toward USDC stablecoin payments in Circle deal

Intuit has signed a multi-year deal with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin infrastructure into TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma, aiming for faster, lower-cost payments and refunds. The company says stablecoins will enable round-the-clock, programmable transactions. Intuit is also expanding into enterprise software with an AI-native ERP platform and a partnership with advisory firm Rehmann.
29 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock: Weekend Pause Near $27 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Upside, Valuation Risk, and SoFiUSD Catalyst

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock: Weekend Pause Near $27 as Wall Street Weighs 2026 Upside, Valuation Risk, and SoFiUSD Catalyst

SoFi Technologies shares closed at $27.07 Friday, down 1.6% in light post-holiday trading. The stock traded between $27.03 and $27.55, with volume far below normal levels. Analysts remain split, with recent price targets ranging from $31 to $36 and debate focused on growth versus valuation. SoFi’s December equity offering at $27 continues to influence trading.
28 December 2025
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PayPal Stock (PYPL) Holds Near $60 Into the Weekend as Analysts Debate Checkout Growth, Venmo Momentum, and PayPal Bank Plan

PayPal Stock (PYPL) Holds Near $60 Into the Weekend as Analysts Debate Checkout Growth, Venmo Momentum, and PayPal Bank Plan

PayPal shares closed Friday at $59.97, down 0.12%, after trading between $59.54 and $60.11 on light volume ahead of the holiday weekend. Wall Street’s consensus rating remains Hold, with a 12-month price target average of $78.29, according to MarketBeat. No major company-specific news emerged in the past 48 hours. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.
27 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Update: Stablecoin “SoFiUSD,” $1.5B Share Offering, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Update: Stablecoin “SoFiUSD,” $1.5B Share Offering, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

SoFi Technologies shares last traded at $27.07, down 1.6% Friday, with about 24.7 million shares changing hands. The move follows SoFi’s December 18 launch of SoFiUSD, a fully reserved stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank. The company has reported several profitable quarters and is expanding into tech and crypto infrastructure. U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend.
27 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock News: Stablecoin Push, Share Offering Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts Before Markets Reopen

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock News: Stablecoin Push, Share Offering Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts Before Markets Reopen

SoFi shares closed at $27.07 on Friday, down 1.6%, after a session with about 24.7 million shares traded. The drop follows a $1.5 billion equity raise and comes as investors weigh expansion efforts against dilution concerns. U.S. markets were quiet post-Christmas, with indexes near record highs and thin trading. SoFi’s year-to-date gain remains in the mid- to high-70% range.
27 December 2025
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Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong Targets 2026 Licensing Law for Crypto Dealers and Custodians as Insurers Face New Capital Charges

Hong Kong regulators confirmed new legislative proposals to require mandatory licensing for virtual asset dealers and custodians by 2026. A separate consultation opened on rules for crypto advisory and management services. The insurance regulator is also considering a capital framework allowing insurers to hold crypto under strict conditions. The moves expand oversight as the city seeks to attract institutional players to its digital asset market.
25 December 2025
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Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Bank Stocks, Insurance Shares and Fintech Enter 2026 With Rates, Regulation and Digital Payments in Focus

Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Bank Stocks, Insurance Shares and Fintech Enter 2026 With Rates, Regulation and Digital Payments in Focus

The Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs in the final U.S. session before Christmas, with financial stocks among the top performers. Central banks cut rates 32 times in 2025, fueling momentum for financials into 2026. Trading volumes were thin ahead of the holiday, and U.S. markets are closed Thursday for Christmas Day.
25 December 2025
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Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 24, 2025: Mortgage Expansion, AI Pivot, and Analyst Targets

Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) Stock News and Forecasts for Dec. 24, 2025: Mortgage Expansion, AI Pivot, and Analyst Targets

Opendoor Technologies traded around $6.16 in a quiet Dec. 24, 2025 session after announcing the acquisition of Homebuyer.com and naming its founder Dan Green as Director of Mortgage Growth. The company signaled plans to accelerate iBuying and expand mortgage offerings, while investors weighed the impact of ongoing leadership changes and a challenging U.S. housing market.
24 December 2025
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SoFi Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): SoFiUSD Stablecoin, $1.5B Share Offering, and Wall Street Forecasts for SOFI

SoFi Stock News Today (Dec. 23, 2025): SoFiUSD Stablecoin, $1.5B Share Offering, and Wall Street Forecasts for SOFI

SoFi Technologies shares traded near $27 on Dec. 23, 2025, after a year marked by the launch of its SoFiUSD stablecoin and the return of consumer crypto trading. The company completed a $1.5 billion stock offering, boosting capital but diluting shareholders. SoFiUSD is fully reserved and issued by SoFi Bank, with broader rollout planned. SoFi Crypto now operates under the bank’s national charter.
23 December 2025
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Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: Stablecoin Push With Circle, OpenAI Deal, and 2026 Tax Season Catalysts Investors Are Watching

Intuit Stock (INTU) Today: Stablecoin Push With Circle, OpenAI Deal, and 2026 Tax Season Catalysts Investors Are Watching

Intuit shares rose 0.65% to $675.71 on December 22 after the company highlighted a new stablecoin partnership with Circle, aiming to use USDC for faster payments across TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma. CFO Sandeep Aujla called stablecoins a “digital dollar rail” for everyday transactions, positioning the move as an infrastructure upgrade. Implementation details and regulatory questions remain.
22 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock Week Ahead: Stablecoin Partnership With Circle, TurboTax Push, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock Week Ahead: Stablecoin Partnership With Circle, TurboTax Push, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Intuit shares closed near $671 ahead of the holiday-shortened week, valuing the company at about $187 billion. The stock trades in the middle of its 12-month range, with no earnings scheduled. Investors are watching for updates on Intuit’s partnership with Circle to integrate USDC stablecoin payments. Thin holiday trading may amplify moves on news.
21 December 2025
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Financial Services Stocks Week Ahead: Banks, Insurers, Brokers and Fintech Brace for GDP, Consumer Confidence and Holiday-Thin Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

Financial Services Stocks Week Ahead: Banks, Insurers, Brokers and Fintech Brace for GDP, Consumer Confidence and Holiday-Thin Trading (Dec. 22–26, 2025)

U.S. financial stocks face a holiday-shortened week with key third-quarter GDP and consumer confidence data due Tuesday, Dec. 23, amid thin trading. The NYSE will close early at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25. The MSCI World financial sector is up about 25% year to date. Investors await signals on Fed policy and economic strength as delayed data hits.
21 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

SoFi Technologies Stock (SOFI) Today: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch, Analyst Targets, and Key Risks to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, on Dec. 19, 2025, pushing the company further into blockchain payments. SOFI shares rose about 2.2% to $27.13 in late trading, with volume near 85 million. The stablecoin, backed 1:1 with cash reserves, debuted on Ethereum, with plans for wider rollout. SoFi says retail access will follow in the coming months.
19 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 19, 2025: ATM Fee Settlement, Stablecoin Expansion, and the 2026 Outlook

Visa and Mastercard agreed to pay $167.5 million to settle a class action over allegedly inflated ATM fees, with Visa’s share at $88.8 million. Visa stock traded near $348 in late-morning U.S. hours as investors tracked the settlement, ongoing merchant fee litigation, and new product moves in stablecoins and AI commerce.
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Jumps on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Forecasts, and Investor Takeaways (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies launched SoFiUSD, a fully reserved, U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A., on December 18, 2025. Shares rose 4% to $26.29 on heavy volume after the announcement. SoFi says it is the first national bank to issue a stablecoin on a public blockchain, aiming to provide payments infrastructure for banks and fintechs. SoFiUSD will debut on Ethereum, with plans for cross-chain expansion.
19 December 2025
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Upstart (UPST) Stock News Today: Tech CU Partnership, Wall Street Forecasts, and the Big Questions for Dec. 19, 2025

Upstart (UPST) Stock News Today: Tech CU Partnership, Wall Street Forecasts, and the Big Questions for Dec. 19, 2025

Upstart Holdings shares closed at $47.03 on Dec. 18, up 4.4%, with pre-market trading pointing higher ahead of Friday. Technology Credit Union announced a new partnership with Upstart to offer personal loans now and auto refinancing in early 2026. Recent trading saw sharp swings, and analysts remain split on valuation. The company’s $1.5 billion forward-flow deal with Castlelake continues to draw investor attention.
19 December 2025
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Affirm Stock (NASDAQ: AFRM) News and Forecast — Amazon Deal Extended to 2031, Shopify UK Expansion, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Affirm Stock (NASDAQ: AFRM) News and Forecast — Amazon Deal Extended to 2031, Shopify UK Expansion, and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec. 19, 2025)

Affirm Holdings shares traded near $76 on Dec. 19, 2025, after the company extended its U.S. partnership with Amazon through January 2031. Affirm also launched Shop Pay Installments with Shopify in the UK and expanded its deal with REVOLVE to Canada and the UK. CFO Rob O’Hare disputed negative third-party GMV data, citing stronger internal trends. Market cap stood at about $25.21 billion.
19 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Rises Above $70,800 as Oil Prices Dip Amid Middle East Tensions
    March 20, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $70,800 on Friday, buoyed by a nearly 2% drop in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices following multinational plans to stabilize oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Other major cryptocurrencies like ether (ETH), XRP, and solana (SOL) recorded modest gains below 1%, trailing BTC's performance. The decline in oil prices comes amid continuing Middle East military tensions and potential easing of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil tankers. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 fell below its 200-day moving average, reflecting rising risk aversion that could impact both equity and crypto markets. Market watchers highlight oil's support near $92 and caution that geopolitical risks and Federal Reserve policy uncertainties continue to create volatility.
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