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NYSE:SQ 7 November 2025 - 25 December 2025

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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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)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% this week, signaling a pause and dividing policymakers. Payments and fintech stocks face uncertainty as delayed jobs and inflation data, postponed by a 43-day government shutdown, are set for release next week. Bank of America upgraded Visa to Buy, citing stablecoins as an opportunity rather than a threat.
14 December 2025
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SQ Stock Today: Afterpay Probe, $5 Billion Buyback and Holiday Surge Redefine Block’s 2026 Outlook

SQ Stock Today: Afterpay Probe, $5 Billion Buyback and Holiday Surge Redefine Block’s 2026 Outlook

Block, Inc. shares closed at $61.11 on December 5, 2025, down about 30% year-over-year after missing Q3 earnings estimates and facing regulatory scrutiny of its Afterpay unit. The company reported Q3 revenue of $6.11 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.54, both below forecasts, while gross profit rose 18% to $2.66 billion. Block’s market cap stands near $37 billion.
7 December 2025
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Jack Dorsey and Bitcoin in 2025: How Block Is Trying to Turn BTC Into Everyday Money

Jack Dorsey and Bitcoin in 2025: How Block Is Trying to Turn BTC Into Everyday Money

Block, led by Jack Dorsey, began rolling out Bitcoin payments to over 4 million Square merchants in the U.S. in late 2025, waiving fees until 2027. More than 24 million Cash App users have bought Bitcoin since 2018. About 25% of Bitcoin payments on Cash App use the Lightning Network. Dorsey continues to push for Bitcoin as everyday money, not just an investment.
4 December 2025
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Solana’s Meteoric 2025 Surge: Uptober Rally, ‘New Wall Street’ Hype & Bold Forecasts

Solana (SOL) Price Today — November 13, 2025: Slides to ~$146 as $150 Support Breaks; ETF Inflows and Cash App’s Stablecoin Plans in Focus

Solana fell below $150 on Thursday, trading near $145.88 after a 5% drop and volatile swings between $141.47 and $157.05. The move came despite continued net inflows into Solana spot ETFs, which have reached $369 million since launch. Cash App announced plans to enable USDC stablecoin transfers on Solana in early 2026. Daily active addresses on the network dropped to a 12-month low.
14 November 2025
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Block, Inc. (XYZ) news today: Shares slide post‑earnings as Square profitability lags; Cash App strength, new product “Releases,” and Investor Day in focus (Nov 9, 2025)

Block, Inc. (XYZ) news today: Shares slide post‑earnings as Square profitability lags; Cash App strength, new product “Releases,” and Investor Day in focus (Nov 9, 2025)

Block, Inc. shares dropped 11% Friday after Q3 results showed Square’s profit growth lagging behind payment volumes and credit losses rising. Gross profit rose 18% to $2.66 billion, led by Cash App’s 24% gain. The company raised its 2025 gross profit outlook to $10.243 billion. Cash App Releases event is set for Nov. 13, with Investor Day on Nov. 19.
9 November 2025
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Block (XYZ) Stock Sinks ~15% After Q3 Miss—Cash App Hits 58M Users as Square GPV Grows 12% (Nov. 7, 2025)

Block (XYZ) Stock Sinks ~15% After Q3 Miss—Cash App Hits 58M Users as Square GPV Grows 12% (Nov. 7, 2025)

Block, Inc. shares dropped about 15% in premarket trading Friday after third-quarter adjusted EPS missed estimates and Square’s gross-profit growth lagged payment volume. Gross profit rose 18% to $2.66 billion, but Square’s profit grew only 9% as credit losses surged 89% to $363.5 million. Bitcoin revenue fell to $1.97 billion from $2.43 billion a year earlier.
7 November 2025
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