HOOD is trading at $76.69 (+7.01%) after announcing a partnership with fintech firm Pinwheel to enhance banking services via easier direct deposit switching.

  • The collaboration aims to simplify the process for users to move their paychecks to the platform, which initially drove a 4.06% pre-market surge to $74.58.
  • Strength in the crypto market provides additional tailwinds, with BTC up +2.08% and ETH up +5.78% since the last close, aligning with the company's significant crypto exposure.

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