From Nasdaq: 2025-06-22 04:40:00

1. The S&P 500 has seen a total return of 10.5% over the last 12 months, driven by hopes of lower interest rates and moderating inflation. Financial companies are closely tied to macroeconomic conditions and Federal Reserve policies.
2. Despite a 17% year-to-date drop in PayPal’s stock price, the company maintains a strong position in the payments industry. Total revenue increased 1% to $7.8 billion in the first quarter, with a 3% rise in total payment volume to $417.2 billion.
3. Prudential Financial, down 19% from its lifetime high, offers a way to hedge against rising interest rates. Higher rates could benefit insurers like Prudential by increasing the discount rate on liabilities and allowing them to buy bonds at higher yields.
4. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team did not list PayPal as one of the top 10 stocks to buy now, citing the potential for other stocks to produce substantial returns. The team’s total average return is 994%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500’s 172% return.

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