15 Most Promising Technology Stocks to Buy Now

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12. ACI Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW)

Number of Hedge Funds: 31

Potential Upside: 26%

ACI Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW) is a global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of transformative software solutions and cloud-based services that power digital payments, fraud prevention, and transaction processing for banks, merchants, and billers.

November 2024 ‘Scamscope’ report by ACI Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW) and GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, projected authorized push payment (APP) scam losses to reach $7.6 billion by 2028. Building on its technology expertise, on February 6, ACI Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW) announced the extension of its fintech partnership ecosystem through an alliance with Banfico, a leading fintech, to fight APP frauds in Europe and the UK. Through the partnership with Banfico, ACI will support UK and European banks and payment service providers (PSP) to comply with mandates to offer Confirmation of Payee (CoP) and Verification of Payee (VOP) services.

This partnership also demonstrates that ACI Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW)’s robust product portfolio and commitment to innovation positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for secure and efficient payment processing solutions. The company’s strategic partnerships and continuous investment in technology are expected to enhance its competitive advantage and drive long-term growth.

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