Buy these two financial services leaders

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ACI Worldwide and Fair Isaac both have winning business models in expanding markets. We believe that will lead to strong growth in future years. Both are buys. ACI WORLDWIDE, $36.71, is a buy. The firm (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares o/s: 105.4 million; Market cap: $3.9 billion; No divds.) is the leading software provider for processing transactions by credit cards, debit cards, automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals and interbank systems. Its products also work to cut fraud. The firm’s more than 5,100 customers include 1,000 global financial institutions and thousands of retail giants. All together, they process $14 trillion in payments a day. In the quarter ended March 31, 2024, ACI’s overall revenue rose 9.1%, to $316.0 million from $289.7 million a year earlier. The company lost $0.07 a share in the quarter, compared to a loss of $0.30. Profits rose along with revenue, as well as lower costs. ACI’s outlook is positive. Its revenue should continue to grow steadily due to new customer…