Chris Brendler | Source | MD and Senior Research Analyst at D.A. Davidson & Co.
Chris is a 3-time Institutional Investor-recognized sell-side analyst covering payments and fintech. His equity research franchise is known for unbiased, thoughtful, and insightful research with a focus on finding interesting trends using detailed modeling and analysis. After nearly two decades in equity, and more recently, startup research, he has built deep industry knowledge across fintech, cards, payments, and specialty lending all helping to shape my reputation as a trusted source for top institutional investors.
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Because a lot of the tech companies like Square and PayPal want to invest as much [as possible] in the growth phase, if they have extra revenue they’ll spend it.
22 October 2021 -
The more we learned about BNPL, the more we believed it was only a matter of time before [Square Inc.] got involved. Indeed, as recently as our July 12 BNPL Biweekly, we put [Square] at the top of our list of candidates that may be Zip’s new strategic investor.
22 October 2021 -
Not surprised those stocks are increasing on future consolidation speculations. Competition is heating up and they also have platforms that are very attractive.
22 October 2021
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22 October 2021article
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Twitter's Dorsey leads $29 bln buyout of lending pioneer AfterpaySquare Inc (SQ.N), the payments firm of Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) co-founder Jack Dorsey, will purchase buy now, pay later pioneer Afterpay Ltd (APT.AX) for $29 billion, creating a transactions giant that will battle banks and tech firms in the financial sector's fastest-growing business. -
22 October 2021articleIs Square’s Acquisition of Afterpay a Game-changer?Industry experts react to the companies’ announcement as BNPL continues to accelerate and find new opportunities.
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22 October 2021article
Coinbase’s second-quarter earnings report: Here’s what you need to knowInvestors will be watching to see how much Coinbase has earned on the strong retail trading volumes experienced in Q2. Coinbase’s retail trading volum
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D.A. Davidson & Co.
MD and Senior Research Analyst