Block (SQ) is investing aggressively in expanding its partner base, aiming to scale its distribution network. It recently inked a partnership with Sysco, a leading global foodservice distributor, which will help food and beverage sellers operate in a smoother way.Sysco’s Restaurant Solutions program is popular among food and beverage providers. Under the terms of the latest partnership, Sysco will co-promote and market Square’s technology suite to its customers.Rich Partner Base Aids SQ’s ProspectsBlock’s s ...

Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance reiterated a Buy rating on Block, Inc. SQ with a price target of $102.The analyst said that he hosted a call with Block investor relations, and the company remains committed to achieving Rule of 40 performance by 2026, with mid-teens gross profit growth, margin expansion, and GPV acceleration expected in 2025.SQ’s stock has surged post-election, benefiting from SMB exposure, pro-cyclical trends, deregulation, and crypto market involvement, alongside a previously attractive v ...

核心观点 - Block的股价在近期下跌后有所回升，主要受到Oppenheimer将其评级从"perform"提升至"outperform"以及设定115美元目标价的推动 [1][2][3] 股价表现 - Block的股价在周四上午上涨约1%，开盘交易前几分钟内曾上涨至5%，此前在昨天的科技股抛售中大幅下跌，延续了从12月初高点回落的趋势，而此前股价从夏季开始稳步攀升 [2] 评级提升 - Oppenheimer将Block的评级提升至"outperform"，并设定了115美元的目标价，比Visible Alpha的平均价99美元高出约16% [3] 推动因素 - 分析师提到Square业务的支付价值增长预期、利润率乐观前景以及比特币挖矿业务作为股价的利好因素 [1][3] - 分析师预计到2025年，Block可能会在比特币上加大投入，受到董事长兼联合创始人Jack Dorsey对加密货币的热情以及即将上任的特朗普政府对加密货币的支持推动 [4] 行业展望 - Oppenheimer对2025年Fintech行业的展望认为，近期消费者支出的改善和潜在的额外利率削减可能会使Fintech公司在2025年保持健康增长 [5] - Oppenheimer还将Visa、MasterCard和支付处理公司Shift4列为2025年其他顶级Fintech股票 [4]

Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to reject the government’s request to stay a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The government cannot be allowed to maintain this unconstitutional statute, which stretches beyond Congress’s proper authority to regulate Americans. The CTA mandates that or ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Even as rising levels of debt further strain household budgets, and with many Americans already facing financial pressures that could lead to even greater economic challenges in the year ahead, holiday spending is increasing. These findings echo H&R Block’s (NYSE: HRB) fourth annual 2024 Outlook on American Life report, which reveals that while many generations remain optimistic about their income and buying power, they are simultaneously burdened by overw ...

公司动态 - Block, Inc (NYSE: SQ) 在经历疫情后的繁荣和随后的通胀低迷期间的急剧抛售后，股价在两年多的时间里一直处于区间波动 最终在12月的第一周交易中突破，重新引起了零售投资者的关注，这些投资者主要研究半导体和金融科技行业 [1] 分析师观点 - 分析师持有Block, Inc (NYSE: SQ) 的长期受益头寸，包括股票所有权、期权或其他衍生品 分析师撰写本文表达个人观点，并未因此获得补偿 分析师与文中提到的公司没有业务关系 [2] 平台声明 - 过去的表现不能保证未来的结果 本文不提供任何投资是否适合特定投资者的建议或意见 文中表达的观点可能不代表Seeking Alpha平台的整体观点 Seeking Alpha平台不是持牌证券交易商、经纪人或美国投资顾问或投资银行 平台的分析师包括专业投资者和未获得任何机构或监管机构许可或认证的个人投资者 [3]

Investors are likely familiar with Block (SQ -2.26%), the budding payments and technology enterprise. It caters to merchants with its Square platform, while Cash App targets individuals.Growth has been outstanding historically, but the fintech stock hasn't panned out as hoped. It's up just 49% in the past five years and currently trades 65% below its peak from August 2021. This is despite shares rising 58% in the past four months.Investors looking to invest in Block while it's still down should know these t ...

公司动态 - H&R Block公司宣布晋升George Agurkis为政府关系副总裁，他将领导政府关系团队，推动公司在州、联邦和地方层面的立法、监管和政策优先事项 [1] - George Agurkis在H&R Block任职期间，推动了多项有利于客户和公司的政策，包括支持增强身份验证标准和实时数据共享以打击欺诈 [2] - 在加入H&R Block之前，Agurkis曾在Credit Union National Association担任高级倡导总监，并在美国众议院规则委员会担任多个职务，包括高级专业人员和政策顾问 [2] 公司背景 - H&R Block是一家领先的全球税务准备、金融产品和小型企业解决方案提供商，通过数字创新和人类专业知识帮助客户在税务方面获得最佳结果，并使用其移动银行应用程序Spruce更好地管理财务 [5] - 公司通过Block Advisors和Wave帮助小型企业主实现全年账簿、工资、咨询和支付处理解决方案，以促进业务发展 [5] 其他信息 - George Agurkis还担任Wright Patman国会联邦信用合作社监事会主席，负责与内部审计副总裁一起对信用合作社进行监督 [3] - Agurkis拥有Wilkes大学的生物学学士学位 [3]

Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ) UBS Global Technology and AI Conference December 3, 2024 1:35 PM ET Company Participants Owen Jennings - Head of Business Conference Call Participants Tim Chioto - UBS Tim Chioto Okay, great. Welcome everyone. We are so glad to have with us today the team from Block. So we're going to be introducing Owen Jennings to the investment community. This is Owen's first time doing a conference like this. Owen is Block's Business Lead. We'll get into his role in a second, but I want to just tak ...

H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) has had an impressive run over the past year. The stock has appreciated a whopping 27%, significantly outperforming the 15% rally of the industry.What’s Behind HRB’s RallyH&R Block’s focus on providing essential services like tax preparation and financial advice ensures its relevance even during economic downturns. This stability appeals to investors seeking defensiveness in their portfolios.HRB has recorded better-than-expected earnings and revenue performance in the past four quarter ...