Key Takeaways HRB reported Q2 FY26 loss of $1.84 per share, beating estimates on 11.1% revenue growth.HRB shares fell 7.1% after results & weak FY26 guidance.HRB saw a rise in U.S. tax preparation, Wave and international revenues of 13.8%, 12.1% & 9.1%, respectively.H&R Block Inc.'s (HRB) second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The stock has declined 7.1% since the release of results on Feb. 3, reflecting its loss and weak earnings guidance for fiscal 2026.HRB gui ...

Key insights: Block has opened a new office in Dublin, part of the company's increasing attention to the region. What's at stake: Rivals including Stripe, PayPal and Adyen have also expanded merchant payments technology in recent months. Forward look: Block plans to showcase product development in a "cafe" that will be open to developers and businesses. With regulatory policy that has loosened Apple's grip on digital payments, technology firms are boosting investment in Europe, including Block. The ...

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood is one of the pioneering investors when it comes to crypto assets. She was one of the first names I encountered upon discovering Bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual assets. After all, ARK Invest was the first public asset manager to gain Bitcoin exposure in 2015, she claimed. It wasn't even worth $500 a coin then, and now it's worth nearly $78,000—still a steep surge despite the recent crash. From her embrace of Bitcoin amid sharp scrutiny to acquiring crypto-linked U.S. equities ...

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest revealed on Monday that it stepped deeper into crypto-linked stock despite a broad slump in both cryptocurrency prices and exchange stocks. The firm added roughly $24.8 million worth of positions despite the previous week being marked by falling volumes, declining liquidity, and renewed risk aversion across digital asset markets. Trade disclosures released Monday show that Ark purchased shares of several crypto-exposed companies, including Robinhood, Circle, Block Inc., BitMine ...

Core Insights - 7 Leaves Cafe is implementing Square's commerce tools across its 44 US locations to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience [1][3] - The integration includes Square Register for in-store operations, Square Handheld devices for drive-through orders, and Square Loyalty for customer retention [1][2] - The partnership aims to streamline operations and improve service consistency across different ordering formats [2][3] Company Operations - 7 Leaves Cafe will connect its operations to Sage Intacct for accounting and financial management, and utilize the 7shifts platform for employee scheduling and payroll [2] - The company has expanded from a local shop in Westminster, California, to a brand serving millions of drinks annually, with locations in California, Texas, Nevada, and Georgia [3][4] Product Offering - The menu features Vietnamese-influenced coffees, a variety of milk teas, herbal and fruit tea options, and desserts like French macarons [4]

This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Digital payment provider Block announced the opening of an office in Dublin, Ireland, intended to expand the company's European footprint. In addition to workspaces, the new location will include a product demo lab where Block can show off its products to potential customers, a Thursday news release on the company's website said. "We're here to dr ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Key Takeaways Square renewed its Corner Store lease at 1100 Valencia Street, expanding BIGFACE Coffee residency.Square processed over 20,000 daily transactions in the Mission in 2025.BIGFACE lifted Mission sales 11% in two weeks, prompting an extended residency through April 12.Block’s (XYZ) merchant-facing arm, Square, announced the return of its Corner Store in San Francisco's Mission District by renewing its lease at 1100 Valencia Street. Square is also launching with a new slate of programming, starting ...

Group 1 - Block & Leviton is investigating Wealthfront Corp. for potential securities law violations following a significant drop in share price and concerning financial disclosures [1][2] - Wealthfront reported $208 million in net deposit outflows, a stark contrast to the previous year's $874 million in inflows, which contributed to a more than 15% decline in its stock price [2] - The investigation focuses on disclosures made during Wealthfront's IPO, particularly regarding the CEO's large controlling stake in the company's new home lending business [2][4] Group 2 - Investors who have lost money on Wealthfront common stock may be eligible to participate in the investigation, regardless of whether they have sold their shares [3] - Block & Leviton aims to recover losses for investors and may file legal actions if securities law violations are confirmed [4] - The firm encourages whistleblowers with non-public information about Wealthfront to assist in the investigation, with potential rewards for original information provided to the SEC [6]

Core Insights - Tocvan Ventures Corp. has announced the first analytical results from its initial drill program on the North Block of the Gran Pilar Project in Sonora, Mexico, indicating a promising silver-rich polymetallic system [1] Group 1: Drill Program Results - The initial five drillholes reported show strong evidence of high-grade silver (Ag) zones hosted within veins associated with silicified andesitic dikes and silicified andesite [1] - The presence of elevated levels of lead, zinc, antimony, and arsenic has been noted, which are key pathfinder elements typical of productive epithermal systems [1]