Yahoo Finance·2026-01-06 20:00Group 1 - The stock market has experienced double-digit percentage returns for three consecutive years, with expectations for continued growth despite potential corrections [1][8] - Investors are encouraged to accumulate shares of reliable growth stocks during market downturns, specifically highlighting two fintech stocks: Robinhood and Interactive Brokers [1][8] Group 2 - Robinhood is recognized as one of the fastest-growing fintech companies, with significant revenue growth and rising profit margins, leading to a nearly tripled stock value in 2025 [3][4] - In Q3, Robinhood doubled its revenue year over year, with its prediction market segment showing substantial growth, and the crypto segment increasing by over 300% year over year [4][5] - The demand for prediction markets is expected to enhance transaction activity across Robinhood's other assets, such as stocks and options [6] Group 3 - Interactive Brokers is gaining market share and reported a 67% year-over-year increase in stock trading volume, contributing to a 23% overall revenue growth [7][8] - Net interest income constituted approximately two-thirds of total sales for Interactive Brokers, increasing by 21% year over year, indicating higher investor confidence in borrowing against margin [9] - Customer margin loans for Interactive Brokers reached $77.3 billion in Q3, reflecting a 39% year-over-year increase, suggesting more frequent trading activity among investors [9]