Payments firm ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW) reported Thursday that net income for the fourth quarter decreased to $64.34 million or $0.62 per share from $98.56 million or $0.93 per share in the prior-year quarter.Excluding items, adjusted net income for the quarter were $0.90 per share, compared to $1.08 per share in the year-ago quarter.Total revenues for the quarter increased to $481.60 million from $453.04 million in the same quarter last year.Looking ahead, the company now projects revenues between $405 m ...

This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Fraud loss rates have climbed for debit cardholders, according to a Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank analysis issued Wednesday that is based on Federal Reserve Board data released in December. The actual loss rates detailed in the report differed depending on whether the transactions moved over a dual-message network, like that offered by card giant V ...

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Group 1: Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Negotiations - Warner Bros. Discovery is evaluating a proposal from Paramount, which may lead to a superior offer, following a seven-day negotiation period [2][3] - Paramount has made significant concessions to address Warner Bros. board's concerns, indicating progress in negotiations [3] - The final decision on whether the proposal is deemed superior is still pending, with some details needing clarification [2][3] Group 2: PayPal and Stripe Acquisition Talks - PayPal is being considered as a potential acquisition target, with Stripe showing preliminary interest in acquiring parts or all of the company [5][6] - PayPal's market value has significantly decreased, losing half of its value over the past year, which has led to discussions about its future [5][6] - The potential acquisition reflects broader trends in the M&A market, indicating a shift in what deals are considered possible under current regulatory environments [8] Group 3: AI Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities - The AI boom is driving significant investment in infrastructure, with estimates suggesting $3 trillion will be needed by 2030 for data centers and related businesses [47] - NVIDIA is expected to report $60 billion in revenue from data centers, reflecting a 70% year-over-year growth, highlighting the explosive growth in this sector [48] - The semiconductor industry is projected to reach $1 trillion in revenue for the first time, with a 26% surge expected in 2026 [49] Group 4: CoreWeave and AMD Deals - CoreWeave is seeking to raise $0.5 billion to finance its growth in AI infrastructure, indicating a strong demand for data center capabilities [12] - Meta is engaging in a significant deal with AMD, which could yield tens of billions in potential revenues, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in the AI space [13][14] - Meta's agreement allows it to purchase up to 160 million shares of AMD, ensuring its position in the competitive AI infrastructure market [14] Group 5: AI Disruption and Market Adaptation - AI is expected to cause significant disruptions across various sectors, with companies needing to adapt to rapid changes in technology and workforce dynamics [20][22] - The deployment of AI agents is anticipated to increase productivity, but it raises concerns about job displacement and the need for workforce retraining [41][43] - Companies are encouraged to focus on strong balance sheets and cost-cutting measures to prepare for potential market disruptions [89]

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is consolidating or trading sideways on Wednesday. But it may soon go into a new uptrend.As you can see on the chart, Visa is at a very well-defined support level. Some stocks head higher after they stop falling at support levels. This is why it is our Stock of the Day.Support is a price, or price range, in a market where there is a large amount of buy interest. It could be from institutional traders and investors or retail traders and investors. It is impossible to know, but the good thi ...

The next big potential deal. We're watching centers on PayPal and Stripe, people familiar with the matter telling Bloomberg that there are preliminary talks. And by telling bloomberg, i mean they're telling deals.Reporter Ryan Gould will help break that story, who joins us now from D. C. Ryan, what are you hearing.Yeah, danny, it's a big week in the world of payments. That's for sure. I mean, how do we get to this point.The idea that PayPal is being eyed as a potential M&A target. I mean, it's kind of unhea ...

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FY2025 in line with guidance Operational turnaround and transformation on track FY 2025 results, including MeTS: €4.5B Group revenue1, -2.4% organically vs 2024 (guidance of low single digit percentage decline)€841M adjusted EBITDA1, 18.7% adj EBITDA margin (guidance at €830m to €855m)€(9)M free cash flow12 (guidance at €-30M to €0M+) with €(49)M in H2 2025Net result at €(5,157)M Group Share including €(4,647)M impairments of goodwillNormalised net results at €175M Excluding MeTS (under IFRS53) revenues, a ...

Worldline disposal programme nearly complete, it says after hitting annual results targets | ReutersSkip to main content[Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv]The logo of payments company Worldline is seen at the Viva Technology conference at Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo [Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab]Feb 25 (Reuters) - Digital payment service group Worldline's [(W ...

Stripe weighs acquisition of PayPal, Bloomberg reports Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Fintech startup Stripe is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL, XETRA:2PP), Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The discussions are said to be in early stages, with Stripe considering either a full purchase or selective acquisition of parts of PayPal’s business. According to Bloomberg, the deal could involve ...