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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 Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with multiple narrative “tailwinds” converging at once: a new stablecoin partnership aimed at speeding up money movement, a major AI tie-up with OpenAI, and fresh TurboTax/Credit Karma marketing initiatives designed to pull more consumers into its broader financial ecosystem. As of Monday, December 22, 2025, Intuit shares traded at $675.71, up about 0.65% on the session, with an intraday range of $671.50–$679.26. Below is what’s driving the story now, the forecasts that matter into early 2026, and the key risks investors should keep on the radar. What’s moving Intuit
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 Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) heads into a holiday-shortened trading week with a familiar narrative—strong recurring software demand and an aggressive push into AI—plus a newer, headline-grabbing theme: stablecoins. As of the latest available pricing going into the week of Monday, December 22 through Friday, December 26, 2025, Intuit shares are near $671 following the most recent close, putting the company’s market value around the $187 billion mark. Fintel For investors, the week ahead is less about an earnings catalyst (none is scheduled) and more about thin holiday liquidity, macro headlines, and continued digestion of Intuit’s recent product and platform announcements—especially
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)

Published Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 Financial services stocks are heading into a holiday-shortened trading week with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a strong year-end backdrop for banks and brokers, and an unusually concentrated calendar of “catch-up” U.S. economic data that could jolt interest-rate expectations at precisely the time liquidity is likely to be thin. The setup matters because 2025 has rewarded investors who stayed overweight financials. Reuters notes the MSCI World financial sector is up about 25% year to date, a move that reflects a year defined by volatility, shifting policy expectations, and renewed optimism that banks can keep
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, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the spotlight on Friday, December 19, 2025, as investors digest a fresh crypto catalyst: the company’s launch of SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A.—a move that pushes SoFi deeper into blockchain-based payments and “financial infrastructure,” not just consumer banking. Investors.com+1 The reaction in SOFI stock has been brisk but nuanced: the shares jumped after the announcement, yet the broader debate around valuation, dilution, and credit risk hasn’t gone away. In late U.S. trading on Dec. 19, SOFI traded around $27.13, up about 2.2% on the day, with an
19 December 2025
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PayPal Stock (PYPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Calls for Dec. 19, 2025: Bank Charter Bid, Downgrades, and the 2026 Outlook

PayPal Stock (PYPL) News, Forecasts and Analyst Calls for Dec. 19, 2025: Bank Charter Bid, Downgrades, and the 2026 Outlook

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) heads into the end of 2025 with investors weighing a big strategic swing—its push to form “PayPal Bank”—against renewed skepticism from several Wall Street desks about the pace of its turnaround in branded checkout. As of Dec. 19, 2025, PayPal shares are trading around $59–$60, with a market capitalization near $64 billion and a trailing P/E around 13 (data varies by vendor and timestamp, but the valuation picture is broadly consistent: PayPal is priced like a mature, slower-growth payments company). Below is a complete, news-driven view of what’s moving PayPal stock right now—using the most
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

Dec. 19, 2025 — Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) stock is trading around $348 in late-morning U.S. hours, as investors weigh a fresh legal settlement headline against a steady drumbeat of product and infrastructure moves aimed at keeping Visa central to the future of digital payments. MarketBeat While Visa shares are not seeing an outsized move today, the news flow on December 19, 2025 is unusually dense for a mature mega-cap: a new ATM fee settlement with Mastercard, ongoing scrutiny over merchant swipe fees and debit competition, plus Visa’s push into stablecoin settlement and AI-driven “agentic commerce.” Visa+3Reuters+3Reuters+3 Below is a
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, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the market’s spotlight on December 19, 2025, after unveiling a major crypto-and-payments milestone: SoFiUSD, a fully reserved, U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The announcement is fueling fresh debate about whether SoFi is “just” a high-growth fintech bank—or quietly building a next-generation financial infrastructure business that can monetize 24/7 money movement at scale. SoFi Investors+1 The market’s initial reaction has been upbeat. SoFi shares closed $26.29 after the announcement session, with data showing a roughly 4% daily gain and heavy trading volume. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving SOFI stock today,
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

Dec. 19, 2025 — Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) is heading into Friday with traders focused on a familiar Upstart combo: fresh partner news, a still-divisive valuation debate, and Wall Street’s “Hold” consensus that hides a surprisingly wide spread of price targets. As of the Dec. 18, 2025 close, UPST finished at $47.03 (up 4.40% on the day), and early Dec. 19 pre-market indications pointed modestly higher. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving coverage and forecasts right now—plus what investors are watching next as Upstart approaches its next earnings cycle. What’s moving Upstart stock right now UPST’s near-term story (as of
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, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is back in the spotlight heading into the final stretch of 2025, as investors weigh a mix of big-partner momentum, international expansion headlines, and a fresh round of analyst target updates. As of Dec. 19, 2025, AFRM is trading around $76, swinging within a $73.68–$78.32 day range, with a 52-week range of $30.90–$100.00 and a market cap around $25.21 billion, according to Investing.com’s market snapshot. Investing.com What’s moving Affirm stock this week The biggest narrative driver is simple: distribution. In buy-now-pay-later (BNPL), winning checkout real estate at the world’s largest merchants is the game—and Affirm
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock After Hours: SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch Sparks a Thursday Jump—What to Know Before Friday’s Open (Dec. 19, 2025)

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) ended Thursday, December 18, 2025, on a strong note after unveiling a major crypto-and-payments initiative: SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The announcement pushed the stock higher during the regular session, while after-hours trading turned relatively quiet, suggesting the market largely priced in the news before the closing bell. SOFI stock price check (after the bell): Shares closed at $26.29 (+4.04%) and were slightly higher at $26.30 in after-hours trading (as of 7:34 p.m. ET). Yahoo FinanceFor the session, SOFI traded between $25.95 and $26.72, with about 44.3 million shares changing
19 December 2025
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SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock Surges on SoFiUSD Stablecoin Launch: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next

SAN FRANCISCO — Dec. 18, 2025 — SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is back in the spotlight after announcing SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. The move pushed SoFi stock higher in Thursday trading, as investors weighed what a bank-issued stablecoin could mean for SoFi’s payments ambitions, crypto comeback, and technology platform strategy. SoFi Investors+1 By mid-to-late afternoon on Dec. 18, SOFI traded around $26.5, up roughly 4.8% on the session, with heavy volume as the news circulated across mainstream finance outlets and fintech/crypto industry coverage. Investing.com+2Barron’s+2 What happened today: SoFi launches SoFiUSD, a bank-issued stablecoin
18 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit (INTU) Stock News Today: Circle USDC Stablecoin Deal, TurboTax Push, and Fresh Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) is in focus on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after announcing a multi-year partnership with Circle Internet Group to bring USDC stablecoin capabilities into Intuit’s ecosystem—TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma—while also launching a new consumer-facing tax-season campaign aimed at boosting engagement and refunds. Intuit Investors+1 Key takeaways for INTU stock on Dec. 18, 2025 INTU’s headline news on Dec. 18: Intuit partners with Circle to bring USDC stablecoins to TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Credit Karma Intuit said Thursday it has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with Circle to incorporate stablecoin technology (USDC) across Intuit’s financial platforms. The company
18 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb 7, 2026, 06:23 (EST) A Treasury watchdog warned the U.S. Internal Revenue Service has entered the 2026 tax filing season short-staffed, raising the risk of delays for some refunds and longer waits for help. https://www.axios.com/2026/02/05/tax-refund-status-irs-delays-staffing The timing matters because the IRS is now accepting 2025 income-tax returns and expects about 164 million individual filings ahead of the April 15 deadline. Refunds are a big piece of household cash flow for many filers, and the IRS is also pushing taxpayers more firmly toward electronic payments this year. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2026-filing-season In a memo dated Jan. 26, the Treasury Inspector General for
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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