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NASDAQ:AFRM News 11 December 2025 - 6 February 2026

SoFi stock dives 6% as Wall Street wobbles — then a top executive buys shares

SoFi stock dives 6% as Wall Street wobbles — then a top executive buys shares

SoFi Technologies shares fell 6.2% to $19.46 on heavy volume after a broad U.S. market sell-off. Executive Eric Schuppenhauer disclosed buying 5,000 shares at $19.93, according to an SEC filing. Investors are watching interest rates and a delayed U.S. jobs report for signals on consumer-credit stocks. SoFi’s trading volume topped 87 million shares, far above average.
6 February 2026
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Affirm stock gives up premarket pop after Trump backs 10% credit-card rate cap

Affirm stock gives up premarket pop after Trump backs 10% credit-card rate cap

Affirm shares fell 0.4% to $81.45 Monday after an early spike tied to Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit-card APRs. The plan briefly boosted buy-now-pay-later stocks but drew skepticism from analysts and lawmakers, who questioned its chances without new legislation. Bank groups warned the cap could restrict credit and shift borrowers to costlier alternatives. Investors watched for further signals from Washington as earnings season began.
12 January 2026
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Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One shares fell nearly 10% in premarket trading Monday after Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates at 10%. Synchrony and Bread Financial dropped over 10%, while Affirm and Block rose. Analysts questioned the plan’s viability, citing lack of executive authority. Bank earnings and updates on rate caps remain in focus this week.
12 January 2026
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Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co Ltd shares jumped as much as 6.4% to A$3.80 in Sydney trading Monday, tracking gains across buy-now-pay-later stocks. The move followed U.S. President Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, raising questions over credit supply and funding costs. Zip will report half-year results on Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of changing credit risk and repayment trends.
12 January 2026
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SoFi stock falls after-hours as Treasury yields tick up into year-end — what to watch next

SoFi stock falls after-hours as Treasury yields tick up into year-end — what to watch next

SoFi shares fell 1.4% to $26.18 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking declines across fintech lenders as the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.163%. About 33.8 million SoFi shares changed hands. The selloff followed a record $74.6 billion in borrowing from the Fed’s Standing Repo Facility and a dip in U.S. jobless claims. Investors await SoFi’s next earnings report, expected Jan. 26.
1 January 2026
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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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Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

Fintech Stocks Today (Dec. 18, 2025): SoFi’s Stablecoin Debut Ignites Crypto-Linked Rally as PayPal Slips on a Downgrade

NEW YORK (12:00 PM ET, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025) — Fintech stocks are commanding the spotlight at midday as investors juggle three fast-moving forces: a cooler U.S. inflation print that’s reviving risk appetite, a fresh burst of stablecoin momentum from regulated players, and an intensifying “everything trading app” arms race led by Coinbase and Robinhood. The result is a split-screen fintech tape: higher-beta names tied to credit, crypto, and retail trading are leading, while parts of legacy digital payments are under pressure from analyst skepticism and competitive fears. Midday market snapshot: higher-beta fintech leads By noon in New York, broad risk sentiment
18 December 2025
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Affirm Stock (AFRM) Surges on Amazon Deal Extension and Holiday Demand Signals: News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Affirm Stock (AFRM) Surges on Amazon Deal Extension and Holiday Demand Signals: News, Analyst Forecasts, and Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025 after a sharp move higher that followed upbeat commentary from management, a renewed focus on holiday-season demand, and renewed attention on its long-running Amazon relationship. As of the latest available quote early Dec. 17 (UTC), AFRM traded around $73.39, up about 11.77% from the prior close—an unusually large single-day swing even for a high-beta fintech name. What’s different this time is that the rally isn’t being pinned to “vibes” alone. Investors are reacting to specific signals: (1) management pushing back on third-party data that implied a
17 December 2025
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Affirm Holdings (AFRM) Stock News Today: CFO Fireside Chat, Analyst Targets, and BNPL Scrutiny in Focus (Dec. 16, 2025)

Affirm Holdings (AFRM) Stock News Today: CFO Fireside Chat, Analyst Targets, and BNPL Scrutiny in Focus (Dec. 16, 2025)

December 16, 2025 — Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) heads into today with investors watching two forces that can move buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) stocks fast: company messaging and policy risk. Shares closed Monday, Dec. 15 at $65.66, down 2.36% on the day, setting the stage for today’s investor-focused event featuring the company’s CFO. StockAnalysis That event—an interactive CFO fireside chat scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Pacific—is the most immediate near-term catalyst for AFRM on the calendar, arriving after a newsy December that’s mixed product/merchant momentum with rising attention on BNPL oversight. Business Wire What’s happening today: Affirm’s CFO fireside chat (and why
16 December 2025
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Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Updated: December 14, 2025 US-listed payments and fintech stocks head into the next trading week with two forces pulling in opposite directions: a Federal Reserve that just delivered another rate cut — but is signaling patience from here — and a market bracing for a backlog of delayed economic reports that could quickly rewrite the “soft landing vs. slowdown” narrative. Reuters+1 That setup matters more than usual for this corner of the market. Payments names (Visa, Mastercard, Global Payments, Fiserv, FIS, Shift4, Toast) and consumer-fintech platforms (PayPal, Block, SoFi, Affirm, Robinhood, Coinbase, Chime, Klarna, Circle) sit at the intersection of
14 December 2025
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Affirm Holdings (AFRM) Stock on December 11, 2025: Shopify Expansion, Institutional Buying and Lofty Price Targets Put BNPL Leader Back in Focus

Affirm Holdings (AFRM) Stock on December 11, 2025: Shopify Expansion, Institutional Buying and Lofty Price Targets Put BNPL Leader Back in Focus

As of December 11, 2025, Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) is once again one of the most closely watched names in fintech. The buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer has turned the corner into profitability, deepened its global partnership with Shopify, attracted fresh institutional money—and still trades at one of the richest valuations in the sector. With shares recently changing hands in the high‑$60s to low‑$70s after closing at $70.86 on December 10, Affirm sits well above its 52‑week low of around $30.90 but below its late‑August peak near $100.Nasdaq+1 Investors now face a classic growth‑stock question: is the rally
11 December 2025
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GigaDevice Semiconductor stock price: What to watch for 603986 A-shares as memory crunch bites

GigaDevice Semiconductor stock price: What to watch for 603986 A-shares as memory crunch bites

8 February 2026
GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Class A shares closed at 276.17 yuan in Shanghai, down 0.6% Friday. The company faces a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on related-party transaction limits and an overseas auditor. Investors are watching for fallout from the global memory-chip shortage, which has pushed prices higher across the supply chain. GigaDevice’s shares have nearly doubled over the past year.
Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

Astera Labs (ALAB) stock closes near $170 after 19% jump as earnings week looms

8 February 2026
Astera Labs shares jumped 18.9% to $169.85 Friday, trading as high as $170.01 on volume of 7.3 million. The move followed Amazon’s AI spending forecast and a nearly 6% gain in the PHLX Semiconductor Index. Astera reports fourth-quarter results Tuesday after market close, with revenue guidance at $245–$253 million.
Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) A-shares: Monday watch after “commercial space” denial

Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) A-shares: Monday watch after “commercial space” denial

8 February 2026
Sungrow closed at 144.50 yuan, down 1.03%, after stating it has no plans in the commercial space sector. Mainland China trading resumes Monday, with Spring Festival closures set for Feb. 15–23. Major funds were net sellers of 5.46 billion yuan on Feb. 6. The Shenzhen-listed solar firm remains under scrutiny as investors await further filings before the holiday.
MPWR stock price hits a new high after Monolithic Power’s outlook — what traders watch next week

MPWR stock price hits a new high after Monolithic Power’s outlook — what traders watch next week

8 February 2026
Monolithic Power Systems shares surged 6.4% to $1,229.82 Friday, hitting a new 52-week high after raising its dividend to $2.00 and forecasting first-quarter revenue of $770 million to $790 million. CEO Michael Hsing filed a Rule 144 notice for 3,082 shares. CFO Bernie Blegen will retire after the 2025 annual report, with Rob Dean named interim CFO. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 20.8% to $751.2 million.
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