Block (Square) Stock News

Block's post-earnings selloff was overdone - recent product launches and its bitcoin business justify the stock's rapid recovery. Square's new biannual product launch cadence, the first of which included Square Handheld and a Square AI teaser, positions the company to reignite Square segment growth. AI integration into Square POS leverages proprietary data and distribution, offering robust upse...

The fintech industry is on a rapid northbound path, and thanks to the increased need for digital payment methods, that likely won't stop anytime soon. Naturally, investors want to cash in on this, and two notable companies to consider doing so are Block (XYZ -0.72%) and PayPal (PYPL -0.09%).

Block plans to launch bitcoin payments on its business technology platform Square, enabling merchants using the Square Point of Sale app to accept bitcoin payments directly through their Square hardware.

Square is piloting real-time bitcoin payments, letting attendees scan and spend crypto for T-shirts, hoodies, and hats at the BTC Inc. pop-up store. The rollout builds on Square's “Bitcoin Conversions” feature and is expected to expand to all eligible merchants by 2026, pending regulatory approval.

In 2020, I had a special year as an investor. My retirement account with my employer previously had money invested in target funds -- investment vehicles with a retirement date in mind.

If you've been a longtime investor in Block (XYZ 0.79%), it's been an extremely volatile journey. Shares of the innovative financial services company soared over 2,000% from their initial public offering in November 2015 to their peak in August 2021.

The company formerly known as Square but changed its name to Block (XYZ -3.19%) is one of the more interesting companies you'll come across. It was a market darling during the COVID-19 pandemic, known for its merchant-friendly commerce and peer-to-peer payment ecosystems.

DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cash App Afterpay announces a fresh wave of new brands added to its network, empowering its U.S. customers with flexible payment options that can help manage their spending without compromising their lifestyle. This season's new partnerships include Aviator Nation, Brandon Blackwood, Double D Ranchwear, Fly Fairly, Huckberry, Mejuri, Nuuds,...