Shares of financial services companies are trading higher as declining oil prices and a dovish Fed rate hold last week have eased concerns about tight lending policy, with Treasury yields falling. The move has improved broader market sentiment and supported the sector.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Affirm Holdings, Raises Price Target to $85

Affirm Holdings shares are trading higher after Scotiabank initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating and announced a $95 price target.

Scotiabank Initiates Coverage On Affirm Holdings with Sector Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $95

Sezzle Grows Merchant Network: Can New Brands Drive Wider Adoption?

Sezzle has expanded its merchant network by adding Gymshark, Debenhams Group, and Follett Higher Education, gaining access to 7.5 million students and diverse consumer segments. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results with active subscribers up 76.4% year-over-year, purchase frequency at 7.2 times, and gross merchandise volume rising 37.9% to $1.3 billion. Competitors Block and Affirm are also expanding their BNPL networks internationally.

Why Is Broadcom Stock Falling Thursday?

Broadcom (AVGO) stock drops over 3% premarket as soft Q4 revenue guidance overshadows strong Q3 earnings and solid AI sales.

Michael Burry Warns of a Private Credit 'Shell Game' That Could Leave Taxpayers on the Hook: APO, KKR, OWL In Focus

Michael Burry warns of a private equity 'shell game' where giants like Apollo, KKR, and Blue Owl use life insurers to socialize credit risk.