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Nu Holdings Posts Record High – Aug 14

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Nu Holdings Posts Record High


The digital banking platform Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) jumped 3.73% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after reporting strong financial results.
Financials: Revenue for Nu Holdings in the past quarter grew 65% (wow!) to a new record high of $2.8 billion.
Final Thoughts: The stock is up 56% in 2024 as fintech companies gain the attention of investors.