(Reuters) - Citigroup has hired Adam Inzirillo from Cboe Global Markets to lead its cash and futures execution platform within the bank’s equities division, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. In his new role, Inzirillo will oversee Citi’s electronic execution platform, focusing on trading algorithms and direct market access offerings, the person said. He will join in October as global head of the execution platform for the equities business and report to Sebastien Mailleux, global co-hea ...

Large public companies can spend millions of dollars every year prepping their quarterly reports and accompanying audits. There’s an unconfirmed suspicion these huge regulatory overheads prevent some really promising small companies from going public. The theory is that if quarterly requirements were removed, it would pave the way for a tidal wave of new public listings.You’ve also got to admit the existing quarterly schedule is prone to market volatility. When loads of companies beat or miss earnings in sw ...

Core Thesis - Fiserv, Inc. is positioned for growth with a focus on its Clover platform, which integrates payments, software, and cash management for small businesses, despite recent stock price declines due to slower GPV growth [2][3][4] Company Overview - Fiserv serves 10,000 financial institutions across over 100 countries, including 3,000 U.S. banks, and is a leader in financial technology [2] - The company has achieved 40 consecutive years of double-digit EPS growth, indicating strong financial performance [2] Clover Platform - Clover's long-term value is driven by revenue growth from merchant signups, hardware sales, and higher-margin value-added services (VAS), rather than just gross payment volume (GPV) [3] - Clover remains underpenetrated in the U.S. market with less than 3% market share and under 10% VAS penetration domestically [3] Growth Strategy - Fiserv aims to expand into new verticals such as hospitality and healthcare, as well as international markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Europe, supporting a revenue target of $3.5 billion for 2025 and $4.5 billion for 2026 [4] - Management has accelerated buybacks to 130% of free cash flow at historically low valuations, suggesting potential for significant returns if free cash flow growth continues [4] Market Performance - Despite beating Q1 and Q2 earnings estimates, Fiserv's stock experienced a sharp decline of up to 23% due to investor concerns over slower Clover GPV growth [4] - The stock price was trading at $132.75 as of September 16th, with trailing and forward P/E ratios of 22.20 and 11.20 respectively [1][2] Historical Context - Previous bullish theses on Fiserv highlighted its strong fundamentals and the value-enhancing First Data acquisition, although the stock has depreciated approximately 34.39% since then [5]

We came across a bullish thesis on H&R Block, Inc. on X.com by FishtownCap. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on HRB. H&R Block, Inc.'s share was trading at $50.19 as of September 16th. HRB’s trailing and forward P/E were 11.36 and 10.06, respectively according to Yahoo Finance. 15 Countries That Have The Highest Taxes On High Incomes Pixabay/Public Domain H&R Block (HRB) presents a compelling opportunity for investors, particularly amid its ongoing short interest of 9%, which sets th ...

We came across a bullish thesis on IHS Holding Limited on X.com by ToffCap. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on IHS. IHS Holding Limited's share was trading at $6.99 as of September 16th. IHS’s trailing P/E was 21.18 according to Yahoo Finance. Photo by Owen Lystrup on Unsplash IHS Group ($IHS) has gained renewed investor attention following the launch of a strategic review in March 2024 aimed at unlocking shareholder value. The company has focused on optimizing its portfolio and imp ...

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StubHub stock has struggled since the company went public this week. Meanwhile, Klarna and particularly Figma have seen strong share performance since their IPOs. Is this a case of more universally beloved companies gaining an edge in the market? When I saw that StubHub stock was down on the day of its IPO, I found it hard to feel bad. After all, this is a company I associate with two things: (1) making it difficult to sell tickets at face value, and (2) making it prohibitively expensive to attend ...

Three weeks ago, we suggested three ways to play META Platforms (META) stock by shorting out-of-the-money puts, buying long-dated in-the-money calls, and shorting near-term out-of-the-money calls. This is an update. META stock is at $771.29 in midday trading. META stock peaked at $790.06 on Aug. 12. More News from Barchart META stock - last 3 months - Barchart - Sept. 19, 2025 META is up from $754.79 three weeks ago, when I wrote an Aug. 24 Barchart article, “Meta Platforms Stock Is Off Its Highs - Thr ...

Steven Cress is VP of Quantitative Strategy and Market Data at Seeking Alpha. Steve is also the creator of the platform’s quantitative stock rating system and many of the analytical tools on Seeking Alpha. His contributions form the cornerstone of the Seeking Alpha Quant Rating system, designed to interpret data for investors and offer insights on investment directions, thereby saving valuable time for users. He is also the Founder and Co-Manager of Alpha Picks, a systematic stock recommendation tool design ...

Core Insights - FedEx shares increased by over 2% following the release of quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations and a full-year forecast that aligned with analyst estimates [1][2] Financial Performance - FedEx reported first-quarter earnings of $3.83 per share, surpassing consensus estimates of $3.68, with revenue rising to $22.2 billion, exceeding forecasts of $21.69 billion [2] - For fiscal 2026, the company projected earnings between $17.20 and $19.00 per share, compared to Wall Street's estimate of $18.25, with adjusted EPS guidance between $14.20 and $16.00 [2] Growth and Cost Management - Revenue growth is forecasted at 4% to 6% year-over-year, with capital expenditures set at $4.5 billion, focusing on network optimization and automation [3] - FedEx reduced its expected pension contributions to a maximum of $400 million from a previous estimate of $600 million and maintained an effective tax rate forecast of 25% [3]