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Industry Focus: Small-Cap Financials and E-commerce Trends

On November 26th, the Industry Focus podcast, hosted by Jason Moser, delved into the dynamics of small-cap financial stocks, listener inquiries, and the growing role of payments in e-commerce, particularly through Amazon. Accompanied by certified financial planner Matt Frankel, the discussion explored current trends and upcoming opportunities within the stock market.

Amazon's Expanding Payments Sector

The episode's primary focus was Amazon’s significant push into the payments space via Amazon Pay, attracting attention amidst a record-breaking Black Friday that saw over $6 billion in online sales. This figure, buoyed by a 24% increase from the previous year, reflects the growing trend towards e-commerce and mobile shopping.