Equifax Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a 12% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.56 per share for Q1 2026. The dividend will be payable on March 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026. The company has maintained consecutive dividend payments for over 100 years.

Upstart Holdings, an AI-powered lending platform, is positioned for a breakthrough year in 2026 despite recent stock underperformance. The company's advanced credit-scoring algorithm considers 2,500+ variables and enables 43% more loan approvals with no additional defaults compared to traditional methods. After a disappointing November warning that spooked investors, the article argues the algorithm is working as intended by protecting lenders during economic headwinds. With revenue up 80% year-over-year through Q3 2025 and trading at less than 20x forward earnings, the stock is undervalued and should gain recognition as trailing 12-month results improve throughout 2026.

The global business information market is projected to grow from USD 191.63 billion in 2025 to USD 306.59 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 6.08%. Growth is driven by enterprises' increasing adoption of AI-driven analytics, real-time intelligence, and cloud platforms for data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The U.S. market is expected to expand from USD 61.28 billion to USD 96.59 billion, while Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate of 8.13% CAGR.

The article recommends three fintech stocks: SoFi Technologies, built as an online-only bank with growing customer base; PayPal, which maintains strong market share despite investor pessimism and is on track for record revenue; and Upstart, an AI-powered credit scoring platform processing more loans with improved conversion rates.

A Pew Research survey shows 73% of U.S. adults have been victims of online scams. The article provides guidance on immediate steps to take if scammed, including contacting your bank within two days to limit liability to $50, reporting credit card fraud to card issuers, placing fraud alerts with credit bureaus, and filing a report with the FTC which shares information with over 2,800 law enforcement agencies.

Even in retirement, maintaining a good credit score remains crucial. Credit reports help prevent identity theft, impact insurance rates, and provide financial flexibility for unexpected life changes like moving or needing a loan.

Equifax Canada joins the Canadian Anti-Fraud Coalition with over 40 companies and government organizations to combat financial crime, highlighting that Canadians lost approximately $645 million to fraud last year, with actual losses potentially being much higher.

Equifax Canada has joined the Canadian Anti-Scam Coalition to help fight financial crime, highlighting that Canadians lost an estimated $645M to fraud last year, with actual losses potentially much higher due to underreporting.

A new Equifax Canada survey shows Canadian entrepreneurs are experiencing significant financial strain, with rising costs, reduced consumer demand, and credit access challenges impacting small and medium-sized businesses in late 2025.

Canadian small and medium business owners are facing significant financial challenges in Q4 2025, with rising costs, slowing consumer demand, and credit accessibility concerns impacting their profitability and business operations.

A recent Equifax Canada survey shows that one in three Canadians received fraudulent job or tax-related texts in three months, with growing concerns about online fraud and identity theft risks.

A new Equifax Canada survey shows one in three Canadians have received fraudulent job or CRA-related texts in the past three months, with growing concerns about online scams and identity theft. Nearly all Canadians prioritize online protection, but many remain uncertain about how to respond to potential fraud.