Shares of banks and financial services companies are trading higher as softer oil prices have driven a decline in Treasury yields, helping ease inflation concerns and support expectations for a more favorable rate environment. The improved macro backdrop has lifted sentiment across the financial 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.

8-K filing — Avalanche Treasury Corp (AVAT)

Filed: 2026-08-26 AccNo: 0001104659-26-101037 Size: 186 KB Item 3.01: Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

Robinhood's Offshore AMC Token Setup Is 'Shocking and Shameful,' AMC CEO Says

AMC CEO Adam Aron threatens legal action against Robinhood over offshore AMC stock tokens, calling the setup “shocking and shameful.”