Equifax: A Fair Credit Score in the Stock Market?

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Explore the exciting world of Equifax (NYSE: EFX) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of Jul. 30, 2025. The video was published on Sep. 3, 2025.

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