Unlocking the Potential of Synchrony Financial: A Deep Dive Into SYF Stock

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Explore the exciting world of Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) 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 Nov. 19, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 15, 2026.

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