Why Nu Holdings Stock Rallied Today
The fintech stock is reacting to election results in its native Brazil.
The fintech stock is reacting to election results in its native Brazil. Shares of Nu Holdings ( NU +13.74% ) charged sharply higher on Monday, climbing as much as 15.1% in early trading. As of 1:10 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 13.3%. The catalyst that sent the fintech stock higher was the initial outcome of the primary elections in Brazil. Brazilian presidential elections were held on Sunday. The initial outcome showed that neither current President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva nor challenger Flรกvio Bolsonaro -- son of disgraced former President Jair Bolsonaro -- had secured enough votes for a 50% majority needed for an outright victory. As a result, the two will face a run-off election on Oct.
25. However, with more than 99% of the votes counted, Bolsonaro won 47% of the vote, while da Silva captured 45.1%. The remaining votes went to a variety of challengers, forcing the run-off to be held later this month. Bolsonaro is favored to win, following a strong showing by other right-wing candidates, who won various gubernatorial or congressional races. On the heels of the election results, the Ibovespa index (IBOV) -- Brazil's main stock index -- opened at a record high. So what does this have to do with Nu Holdings? Bolsonaro campaigned on a business-friendly platform focused on lowering taxes and reducing government spending. If successful, his approach could result in lower interest rates, which -- in turn -- would be a boon for financial stocks, including Nu Holdings.
Furthermore, lower interest rates would take some of the pressure off debt-laden consumers, thereby reducing late payments and defaults on unsecured debt. And at just 21 times earnings, Nu Holdings stock is attractively priced. *Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close. Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.
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