Group 1 - Robinhood Markets, Inc. reported that funded customers reached 27.2 million in January 2026, an increase of 190,000 from December 2025 and 1.75 million year-over-year [1][2] - The total platform assets grew 59% year-over-year to $324 billion, indicating larger customer portfolios compared to the previous year [2] - Net deposits for January 2026 totaled $4.5 billion, reflecting a 17% annualized growth rate on December AUC and 33% growth over the last 12 months compared to January 2025 assets [2] Group 2 - Following the release of January 2026 metrics, Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro lowered the price target for Robinhood to $111 from $130 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing strong growth in funded customers [3] - The company is recognized as a financial technology platform that allows retail investors to make commission-free investments across various financial securities, including ADRs, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and more [4]

Payoneer Global (NASDAQ:PAYO) is one of the 9 small-cap software infrastructure stocks with highest upside potential. On February 17, Payoneer Global (NASDAQ:PAYO) announced plans to introduce stablecoin capabilities that will be directly integrated into its platform through a partnership with Bridge. The company believes this partnership will unlock new capabilities for businesses to securely receive, hold, and send stablecoins as part of their routine operations. The goal is to simplify international pa ...

Last week, I published The Latest Thoughts From American Technology Companies On AI (2025 Q4). In it, I shared commentary in earnings conference calls for the fourth quarter of 2025, from the leaders of US-listed technology companies that I follow or have a vested interest in, on the topic of AI and how the technology could impact their industry and the business world writ large. A few more technology companies I’m watching hosted earnings conference calls for 2025’s fourth quarter after I prepared the arti ...

Global business platform Square continues to expand its partner ecosystem and now has almost 1,000 partners in its Square App Marketplace and its Square Specialists directory, the company said in a Thursday (Feb. 19) press release.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited f ...

Even without a background in accounting, anyone who has ever glanced at a 10-K or 10-Q can tell that preparing financial statements is a complex, tedious process. While legacy platforms like Workiva and Donnelley Financial Solutions aim to streamline financial reporting, longtime accountants Mary Antony (pictured right) and Kelsey Gootnick (pictured center) found themselves exhausted by various manual hurdles within these tools (co-founder and CTO Jared Tibshraeny is pictured left). The duo met seven ...

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Core Insights - DeFi Technologies Inc. is hosting a webinar on February 24, 2026, to discuss the launch of the DEFT Valour Investment Opportunity Index, which aims to provide an institutional-grade benchmark for capital allocation in the digital asset market [1][1][1] Company Overview - DeFi Technologies Inc. is a financial technology company that connects traditional capital markets with decentralized finance (DeFi) [1][1] - The company is the first Nasdaq-listed digital asset manager, offering equity investors diversified exposure to the decentralized economy through an integrated business model [1][1] - DeFi Technologies includes subsidiaries such as Valour, Stillman Digital, Reflexivity Research, Neuronomics, and DeFi Alpha, each focusing on different aspects of digital assets and financial technology [1][1][1] Webinar Details - The webinar will feature Andrew Forson, President of DeFi and Chief Growth Officer at Valour, who will provide updates on the DVIO Index and discuss its implications for regulated investor flows and future market analytics [1][1][1] - Registration for the webinar is available through the company's website [1]

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. As many believe, US equities experienced solid returns in 2025, with double-digit gains across all major indices, yet underlying conditions revealed extreme volatility and market leadership. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q4 2025, Conestoga Capital Advisors SMid Cap Strategy trailed the Russell 2500 Growth Index, returning -2.71% vs. 0.33% for the Index. Relative performance fluctuated ...

Upstart Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UPST) is one of the best growth stocks to buy for the next 20 years. On February 17, following the company’s Q4 2025 earnings report, Compass Point analyst Giuliano Bologna upgraded Upstart from Sell to Neutral and raised the price target to $30 from $20. Bologna noted that while the company’s 2028 outlook is ambitious, successful execution would make the shares less expensive and provide a potential case for upside. On February 13, Goldman Sachs upgraded Upstart to Neutral ...

Tiger Global Management, the New York-based billionaire investor Chase Coleman-led hedge fund and venture powerhouse, is making headlines again with an aggressive pivot into the newly public Wealthfront Corporation (WLTH), signaling strong conviction in the long-term growth of digital wealth management. In its latest 13F filing, Tiger Global notably boosted its WLTH holdings, even as it trimmed positions in several legacy tech giants such as NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Microsoft Corp ...