Fintech

Shares of Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE:UMAC) and Dominari Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DOMH) surged ahead of the appointments of President Donald Trump‘s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, to their advisory boards. What Happened: The drone maker, Unusual Machines, which announced Trump Jr.’...

Block (NYSE:XYZ) analysts expect a 2025 that is second-half weighted for the company after fourth-quarter financial results and guidance. The Block Analysts Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer reiterated a Buy rating on Block with a price target of $99. Citizens analyst Andrew Boone maintained a Market...

Financial technology company Block Inc (NYSE:XYZ) could highlight its growth across several sectors along with its place in the cryptocurrency ecosystem when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results Thursday after market close. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Block to report fourth-...

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

Retail investors are now a driving force in U.S. financial markets, accounting for nearly half of trading activity. This transformation was the focus of a recent panel discussion at the Benzinga Fintech Deal Day & Awards event, where industry leaders explored how technology enables access and...

Dr. Robert Murphy, the chief economist at Infineo, shared his thoughts on the evolution of blockchain in life insurance and the broader financial landscape during the Benzinga Fintech Awards, where his company was recognized as Best Insurtech Company. Dr. Murphy highlighted Infineo's efforts to...

At last week's Benzinga Fintech Deal Day & Awards, Mitchell DiRaimondo, co-founder and lead project manager of SteelWave, addressed the increasing interest of traditional financial institutions in blockchain technology and tokenized real estate investments. Speaking on a panel alongside...

At the recent Benzinga Fintech Awards, Sean Kozak, managing partner and CEO of Tickblaze, outlined a strategic push to expand the accessibility of advanced trading technology. Previously tailored to institutional clients, the company aims to bring its tools to retail traders, aligning with the...

The Benzinga Fintech Deal Day and Awards, held last week in New York City, served as a hub for financial technology professionals to exchange ideas and growth strategies. Mathew Cashman, principal of investor education at the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) and instructor at the Options Industry...

During the recent Benzinga Fintech Deal Day and Awards event, Rob Nardelli, director of commercial banking at DailyPay, shared his insights on embedded finance’s current and future state. Following his participation in a panel discussion, Nardelli elaborated on the importance of...

"The days of retail being a fringe player are over," said Eric Krueger, CEO of GTN Americas at Benzinga Fintech Deal Day, during a panel called "Bridging Divides: Connecting Wall Street with Main Street.” The panel, moderated by Brandis DeSimone, head of data sales at Nasdaq, brought together...

Payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) unveiled its plan to extend cryptocurrency services to U.S. business account holders, with the exception of New York State. What Happened: As per a press release issued on Tuesday, the latest move would enable U.S. merchants to buy, sell, and...

Online Latin America commerce and payments company Mercado Libre (NASDAQ:MELI) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the highlights. What Happened: Mercado Libre reported net revenue of $5.07 billion in the second quarter, up 42% year-over-year. The revenue...

The Benzinga Fintech Deal Day & Awards 2024 Nov. 19 in New York City will bring together fintech innovators, investors and industry leaders. This event will showcase advancements in fintech, celebrate achievements and foster valuable networking opportunities. In anticipation of this event, here...

On Nov. 19, New York City will host Benzinga's Fintech Deal Day & Awards, drawing top names in financial technology for a day of networking, discussions, and recognition. With the July 31 deadline for fee-free nominations fast approaching, companies across the industry are preparing to showcase...