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5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Despite Rising Tech Costs

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5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Despite Rising Tech Costs The Financial Transaction Services industry is likely to benefit from growing cross-border transactions, enabling expansion of digital ecosystems and service capabilities…
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  • Potential Fed rate cuts in 2025 expected to lower financing costs and further accelerate strategic expansion through M&A

    80% confidence
  • U.S. holiday retail sales, excluding autos, are anticipated to rise 3.6% year over year between Nov. 1–Dec. 24, 2025, slower than last season's 4.1% gain

    80% confidence
  • A lower-rate environment should motivate companies to use more borrowing to fund M&A activities, helping them conserve cash while continuing to pursue expansion

    80% confidence
  • Inflation and tariffs are tightening consumer budgets, which may inflict pressure on consumer spending despite being supported by a strong labor market and rising e-commerce

    80% confidence
  • The top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to one

    80% confidence
  • Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fiserv and Global Payments appear well-placed to counter industry headwinds

    80% confidence
  • Cybersecurity costs are surging due to rising threats of data theft and fraud, adding pressure to margins

    80% confidence
  • High technology expenses are climbing as firms invest in next-gen solutions like crypto, biometrics and QR payments to stay competitive

    80% confidence
  • The Financial Transaction Services industry is likely to benefit from growing cross-border transactions, enabling expansion of digital ecosystems and service capabilities

    80% confidence
  • A resilient labor market, along with low layoffs and steady wages, may help sustain spending in the days ahead

    80% confidence
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