Equifax is a global data and analytics company that specializes in credit reporting and information services. The company provides businesses, consumers, and government entities with comprehensive data solutions that help them make informed decisions regarding credit, risk management, and identity verification. Through its expansive database, Equifax offers insights on consumer behavior and market trends, enabling organizations to assess creditworthiness, detect fraud, and fulfill compliance requirements. Additionally, Equifax serves individual consumers by providing credit monitoring services, educational resources, and tools to manage their personal credit profiles, promoting financial literacy and responsible credit usage. Read More
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how data & business process services stocks fared in Q4, starting with Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK).
Although the S&P 500 is down 4.1% over the past six months, Equifax’s stock price has fallen further to $240.47, losing shareholders 18.2% of their capital. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
3rd Degree Screening, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive background check solutions, now offers Smart Screen™, a suite of advanced criminal screening solutions by Equifax®. This collaboration empowers employers with a new first step in their background screening workflow that can enable greater efficiency for faster criminal background checks and well-informed hiring decisions.
As the current market sell-off continues, some tech stocks are seeing growth potential suppressed by falling prices. Analysts rate these stocks as undervalued.
Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the data & business process services stocks, including Equifax (NYSE:EFX) and its peers.
The company’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, payable on March 14, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 21, 2025. Notably, Equifax has paid cash dividends for over 100 consecutive years.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Thursday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Thursday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report set for Friday morning. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.
Let's delve into the developments on the US markets in the middle of the day on Monday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has fined Equifax Inc. $15 million for failing to properly investigate consumer disputes, leading to inaccurate credit scores and data.
