Stock Movers PayPal Soars, American Express Sinks, Domino's Climbs
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Feb 23, 2026 PayPal draws takeover chatter after banks and suitors circle its assets. American Express tumbles amid a stark AI-driven recession scenario that rattles credit-card outlooks. Domino’s stock climbs as same-store sales beat forecasts, helped by value promotions and stuffed-crust demand.
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PayPal Attracts M&A Interest Amid Deep Discount
- PayPal shares jumped after reports it is attracting takeover interest and is seen as deeply undervalued.
- Bloomberg sources said PayPal has held bank meetings, with at least one rival eyeing the whole company and others wanting specific assets.
Price Drop Makes PayPal A Takeover Target
- PayPal's decline of about half its market value over 12 months underpins suitor interest and explains the M&A chatter.
- Shares traded near $40.69 versus roughly $75 a year ago, reflecting competitive pressures from Venmo, Zelle and bank moves into payments.
AI Disruption Scenario Hits American Express Stock
- American Express shares plunged after a Citrini Research scenario highlighted vulnerability to an AI-driven disruption.
- The report framed a hypothetical 2027 AI-driven recession and named credit card firms like Amex as potentially at risk, triggering a 7% drop.