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Analyst Upgrades: Expedia, Fastly, PayPal, and Coca-Cola
ByAinvest
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 12:11 pm ET1min read
A finance expert at Bloomberg has upgraded Expedia (EXPE) from Sell to Neutral due to improved bookings acceleration and attractive valuation. Fastly (FSLY) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy despite ongoing market share concerns. Other upgrades include Coca-Cola (KO) from Neutral to Buy and PayPal (PYPL) from Neutral to Buy.
PayPal Holdings' (NASDAQ:PYPL) stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD-USD), is nearing its debut on the Stellar (XLM-USD) blockchain following a non-objection update from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) [1]. The NYDFS raised no objection to the plan, marking a significant step forward for PayPal USD on Stellar. This move could potentially expand access to Stellar's network, including digital wallets and local payment systems, thereby enhancing the utility of PayPal USD.The non-objection update comes despite Paxos Trust Company, the issuer of PayPal USD, facing a fine from the NYDFS for anti-money laundering deficiencies and compliance failures tied to its previous alliance with crypto exchange Binance. The update, received on Aug. 18, suggests that regulatory concerns have been addressed, paving the way for the stablecoin's launch on Stellar [1].
In related financial news, Bloomberg has upgraded several stocks, including PayPal (PYPL), from Neutral to Buy. The upgrade reflects improved bookings acceleration and an attractive valuation for Expedia (EXPE), Fastly (FSLY), and Coca-Cola (KO) [2]. The upgrades signal a bullish sentiment among financial experts, indicating that these companies are well-positioned for growth.
As PayPal USD inches closer to its Stellar debut, investors and financial professionals should keep an eye on the regulatory landscape and the potential impact on the cryptocurrency market. The successful launch of PayPal USD on Stellar could provide a significant boost to both PayPal and the Stellar network.
References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4487962-paypals-stablecoin-nears-stellar-debut-after-nydfs-non-objection-update
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4487962-paypals-stablecoin-nears-stellar-debut-after-nydfs-non-objection-update
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