U.S. stock futures pointed higher Tuesday as markets stabilized from commodity-led losses, with investor focus shifting to a torrent of corporate earnings. Palantir Technologies surged premarket following strong results fueled by defense spending on its AI platforms.
In an audacious move, PayPal has recruited HP's sitting CEO Enrique Lores, who steered the PC maker through steady growth, to lead its turnaround. The rare inter-company raid raises questions about HP's long-term prospects and PayPal's bid to revitalize its core payments business amid fierce competition.
PayPal Holdings faces a double dose of analyst pessimism, with Rothschild Redburn downgrading the stock to Sell and Morgan Stanley cutting its price target, citing fierce competition from tech giants and slow adoption of its new checkout system.
PayPal Holdings Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenue that fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending its stock plunging nearly 15% and raising questions about the digital payments pioneer's growth trajectory in a competitive market.
U.S. stock futures ticked up Tuesday as investors braced for a heavy slate of corporate results, while a partial government shutdown forced a delay of January's crucial employment report, adding uncertainty to the economic outlook.
PayPal is expanding beyond online checkouts, launching text-to-pay via Authvia and integrating with tax and gift card services, as it seeks to embed itself deeper into everyday finance despite a prolonged share price decline.
Analyst firm BTIG maintains a Neutral stance on PayPal ahead of its Q4 2025 report, citing a 19% stock decline since last quarter and a projected slowdown in growth for the coming fiscal year.
A pivotal week for markets unfolds as Amazon, Alphabet, AMD, and Disney headline a packed earnings calendar. With implied volatility spiking, option traders brace for significant moves across sectors.
As PayPal prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in its core business and updates on its strategic turnaround efforts. The report could set the tone for the broader fintech sector.
