Description: Analysts at William Blair and Citigroup expressed confidence this week that recent proposals by President Trump to cap credit card interest rates and reform payment networks would have limited long-term impact on credit card stocks.

Description: Trump last week demanded that credit card companies cap the interest rates they charge at 10% for one year, and later said that companies that ignored him would be “in violation of the law.” Many banks and finance companies bundle their credit card loans into bonds and sell them to investors— there’s a $70 billion market for the securities.

Description: MA bets that category-specific prepaid rewards for fuel, EV charging and groceries can turn incentive spend into steadier, recurring network growth.

Description: V's Global Economic Outlook for 2026 sees steady growth masking shifts in spending, regional trade and AI adoption that could reshape markets.

Description: U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow retreating from their earlier highs, as financial stocks struggled to maintain momentum, following a spate of proposals made by President Donald Trump over the past week.

Description: Just two weeks in, 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year in the battle over credit card reform in years.

Description: Markets are holding steady as bank earnings set the tone for the coming week, with a potential Supreme Court tariff ruling due Wednesday.

Description: Shares of the world’s largest payment networks fell after President Trump took to his Truth Social platform early Tuesday morning to endorse the Credit Card Competition Act. Visa dropped 4.5% in Tuesday trading, while Mastercard finished down 3.8%.

Description: PURCHASE, N.Y., January 13, 2026--Mastercard (NYSE: MA) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on January 29, 2026.

Description: JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reached a deal earlier this month to take over Goldman Sachs' (GS) Apple Card (AAPL) account; the costs related to this transfer weighed on the former's earnings figures for the fourth quarter. Additionally, President Trump suggested a 10% cap on credit card fees earlier this week. HSBC Head of US Financials Research Saul Martinez reacts to headlines of the Apple Card impacts and what Trump's policy proposal could mean for the financial sector and credit lenders. Also watch Saul Martinez discuss JPMorgan's latest earnings release. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: JPMorgan's CFO said "everything's on the table" when it comes to fighting against President Donald Trump policy proposal of limiting credit card interest rates to 10%.

Description: Now he’s targeting the interchange fees that merchants must pay to tap, swipe and insert their cards at checkout by endorsing a measure on Capitol Hill that aims to boost competition among payment networks. Trump called on lawmakers in a social media post early Tuesday to support legislation known as the Credit Card Competition Act, a bipartisan measure that would require larger banks to offer retailers the ability to bypass dominant networks Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. for transactions, taking direct aim at what has been a lucrative business model.

Description: Analysts at Mizuho and Morgan Stanley reiterate buy-equivalent ratings for Visa and Mastercard after Trump proposes a cap on credit card rates.

Description: Shares of global payments technology company Mastercard (NYSE:MA) fell 5.2% in the morning session after a proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year sparked investor concern.

Description: Shares of global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) fell 4.7% in the morning session after President Donald Trump called for a 10% one-year cap on credit card interest rates.

Description: Capital One stock fell 6% yesterday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on the interest rates that American credit card companies can charge customers.

Description: The president’s Friday call for a 10% cap on credit-card rates have hit shares from Citigroup to Synchrony Financial.

Description: PLEASANTON, Calif., January 13, 2026--Blackhawk Network expands partnership with Mastercard to launch two new filtered prepaid card rewards products.

Description: Investing.com -- Visa (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) shares fell over 5% on Tuesday, extending their recent losses after President Donald Trump reinforced his threat targeting credit card companies.

Description: Fidelity National rolls out an industry-first agentic commerce offering, giving banks tools to manage secure AI-led transactions at scale.

Description: Sens. Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall reintroduced their proposal calling for increased competition in the card network industry after the president endorsed it.

Description: AMD upgraded, Arm downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Description: The next wave of payments innovation uses tech to put people first, making money movement more secure, smarter and more personal. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 /Originally published by Mastercard By Vicki Hyman, Director, Global ...

Description: Blockchain firm Polygon Labs said on Tuesday it would buy crypto payments company Coinme and crypto ​infrastructure provider Sequence for more than $250 million, as it looks ‌to tap the growing demand for stablecoin-based transactions. Stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to stable assets ‌such as the U.S. dollar, are increasingly being explored as a tool for payments and settlements, especially after the passage of the Genius Act last year. However, the infrastructure for such transactions remains fragmented, and ⁠Polygon's acquisitions aim to ‌bring key pieces in-house while expanding its reach in the market.

Description: While investors chase high-profile AI chip makers and tech giants, a quieter transformation is unfolding across traditional industries. Companies in healthcare, retail, financial services, and logistics are deploying AI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve margins. These “secret” AI plays leverage machine learning, computer vision, and agentic commerce to drive efficiency gains that show ... 5 Hidden AI Winners Transforming Traditional Industries in 2026

Description: Pre-Market Stock Futures: The futures are trending higher after the December consumer price index came in at 2.7%, which matched Wall Street expectations. The reversal in the futures comes after a wild Monday that saw stocks get hammered on the open, amid news of Department of Justice subpoenas sent to Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell ... Here Are Tuesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Adobe, AMD, Disney, Five Below, Intel, Reddit, KLA Corp, PayPal, Super Micro Computer and More

Description: What Happened in Markets Today Stocks shrug off latest Powell threat. Major U.S. stock indexes posted some mild gains Monday despite earlier pressure following news that the Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Description: The latest trading day saw MasterCard (MA) settling at $566.28, representing a -1.61% change from its previous close.

Description: Capital One, Synchrony Financial lead credit card retreat after President Trump says he wants to cap interest rates at 10%.

Description: Artificial intelligence stands to transform online shopping as consumers know it, presenting revenue upside for fintech companies.

Description: Fidelity National Information Services recently launched its first agentic commerce offering, following the completion of its acquisition of the FIS Total Issuing Solutions portfolio, to let banks safely support AI-initiated transactions with card networks like Visa and Mastercard. This move positions FIS at the center of the emerging agentic commerce infrastructure, aiming to help banks manage authorization, fraud protection and compliance as AI assistants conduct purchases on behalf of...

Description: Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7%

Description: Shares of global payments company American Express (NYSE:AXP) fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump announced a call for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

Description: Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7%

Description: Stocks in a range of financial companies fell after President Trump called for credit-card interest rates to be capped at 10% for a year, in his latest attempt to address voters' affordability concerns.

Description: US stocks were mixed in midday trading Monday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday

Description: MA is expanding beyond payments by backing Obol's AI cash flow tools in Australia, pushing deeper into SMEs' financial decisions.

Description: PYPL deepens its push into agentic commerce with Copilot Checkout, linking AI-driven shopping, branded checkout and payments inside Microsoft's Copilot.

Description: The earnings season's starting bell has rung, and bank stocks are off to the races this week with JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and the Bank of New York Mellon (BK) set to release fourth quarter earnings results on Tuesday. Additionally, President Trump's suggestion of a 10% cap on credit card fees has dragged down shares of major credit lenders on Monday. RBC Capital Markets analyst Gerard Cassidy speaks with Julie Hyman about the impact a possible executive order could have on credit card companies. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: Trump's proposed 10% credit-card rate cap could squeeze issuers like Capital One while leaving payment networks less exposed for a year.

Description: Morning Brief host Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre track several of Monday's top trending stock tickers, including bank and credit card stocks, like JPMorgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Capital One (COF), American Express (AXP), Mastercard (MA), and Synchrony (SYF); Exxon Mobil (XOM); Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT); and Sun Country Airlines (SNCY). Watch the video above to learn more about the stories driving investor interest in these names. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief.

Description: Financial stocks were mostly lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SP

Description: Investing.com -- President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% has drawn attention, but analysts say the risk of meaningful disruption to financial stocks is low.

Description: The benchmark US stock measures were tracking in the red before the opening bell Monday amid Federal

Description: JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 12, 2026--FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial technology, today announced the launch of its first offering to enable agentic commerce on the heels of announcing the close of the acquisition of its FIS Total Issuing™ Solutions portfolio. FIS’ new agentic commerce offering is the first to enable banks to safely and securely conduct commerce with AI agents and card networks.

Description: Investing.com -- Major U.S. credit card and payments stocks dipped after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates, reigniting concerns over regulatory risk for the sector.

Description: Obol, an AI-driven cash flow management platform for modern businesses, announced its official launch in Australia through a strategic collaboration with Mastercard. This enables Obol to power its platform using Mastercard's open banking capabilities, supporting secure connectivity to financial data and expanding access to real-time cash flow management for Australian businesses.

Description: Why the Mastercard Story Just Got a Subtle Upgrade Mastercard's fair value estimate has inched higher, from about US$657.37 to about US$661.39 per share, reflecting research updates that tie recent results to ongoing strength in digital payments and value added services. These refreshed views lean on solid spending trends and Mastercard's role in cross border and digital payment flows, which analysts see as important for the revenue mix over time. If you want to stay on top of how this...

Description: President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he will impose a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective Jan. 20, the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration. He cited affordability concerns and criticized rates of 20% to 30% under the prior administration. This move represents yet another ... Does Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Make Visa and Mastercard a Buy?

Description: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has chosen JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) as the new issuer of the Apple Card, ending Goldman Sachs' (NYSE:GS) role in a move that significantly reshapes the consumer finance ambitions of all three companies. JPMorgan Chase Takes Over Apple Card From Goldman Sachs On Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase announced that it has reached an agreement with Apple to become the new issuer of the Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs. The deal expands the largest U.S. bank's already massive credit

Description: V's tokenization push is evolving beyond security, boosting transaction efficiency, AI-driven insights and seamless payments across devices.

Description: CRCL shows rapid growth in non-interest revenues, lifting 2025 guidance as subscriptions, services and transaction fees scale across its platform.

Description: MA shares jump 7.6% in a month as investors rotate from AI trades toward durable payment networks with steady growth drivers.

Description: If you are wondering whether Mastercard’s current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are in the right place for a clear look at what the numbers actually say about value. The stock last closed at US$580.07, with returns of 1.6% over 7 days, 7.9% over 30 days, 3.0% year to date, 13.1% over 1 year, 55.4% over 3 years and 82.6% over 5 years. This gives useful context before comparing that price to different valuation estimates. Recent attention on Mastercard has been shaped by...

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the best major stocks to invest in right now. Monness Crespi Hardt & Co., Inc. reiterated a Hold rating on Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) on January 5 and set a price target of $525.00. In addition, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a Buy rating on the company on January 2 […]

Description: Chase will become Apple Card issuer within 24 months, as AAPL boosts fintech and Services growth.

Description: The deal ends a failed experiment in consumer lending for Goldman Sachs, which launched a card with Apple in 2019.

Description: The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for MasterCard (MA) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

Description: The Apple Card, known for its intuitive features and other perks for consumers, will now be issued by JPMorgan but Apple says nothing will change for users. The handover to JP Morgan brings together companies that play an increasingly large role in the way people pay for everything from utility bills to socks using phones, tablets or watches. Apple said that features including 3% cash back on purchases and high-yield savings account affiliated with the card, will remain.

Description: The bank plans to record a $2.2bn provision for credit losses tied to the deal when it reports fourth-quarter 2025 earnings next week.

Description: The largest U.S. bank will assume a $20 billion portfolio of Apple customers as Goldman Sachs finishes unwinding its foray into consumer lending.

Description: Apple expects the transition to take 24 months.

Description: A father of 4-year-old triplets told "The Ramsey Show" that repeated overdrafts left his $3,600 monthly take-home pay stretched too thin to cover basic needs. Travis, calling from Toledo, Ohio, said his bank account goes negative almost every week. He supports a family of five on one income while attending trade school at night, and said grocery spending is what most often pushes his balance into overdraft. When the discussion turned to which bills should be paid first when money is limited, per

Description: WILMINGTON, Del., January 07, 2026--Today, Apple and Chase announced that Chase will become the new issuer of Apple Card, with an expected transition in approximately 24 months.

Description: JPMorgan Chase and Apple on Wednesday announced a deal under which the bank will become the new issuer of the ​Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs, further expanding the biggest U.S. bank's credit ‌card franchise. The deal would cement JPMorgan's position in the credit cards segment and mark another win for ‌CEO Jamie Dimon, under whose leadership the bank has become a dominant force in retail and investment banking. The move is estimated to bring over $20 billion in card balances to Chase's platform once completed, the companies said.

Description: The Nilson Report Marks Decline in Card FraudSANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Payment card fraud losses worldwide dipped 1.2% to $33.41 billion in 2024, according to the Nilson Report, the leading trade publication covering the global payment card industry. This fraud was tied to global card volume of $51.920 trillion. Losses to fraud are incurred by credit, debit and prepaid card issuers, merchants, processors of card payments from merchants and processors of card transa

Description: With fintechs and legal cases pressuring payment fees, the card companies are leaning more on revenue from other sources.

Description: V's quiet consistency powers growth, stablecoin expansion, and AI-ready rails, steady, not flashy, but hard to ignore.

Description: Major payments companies see several 2026 trends beyond the much-discussed stablecoin and agentic commerce crazes.

Description: Recent updates show Mastercard continuing to earn fees on every network transaction, investing in tokenization and open banking, and reporting solid U.S. holiday spending growth through its SpendingPulse data. An interesting angle is how Mastercard’s fee-based, no-credit-risk model and expansion in value-added services may help steady its performance through varied economic conditions. Next, we’ll examine how Mastercard’s push into tokenization and broader digital payments could influence...

Description: In the closing of the recent trading day, MasterCard (MA) stood at $580.34, denoting a +2.07% move from the preceding trading day.

Description: Both companies have impressive business momentum, but one stock looks like the better buy headed into 2026.

Description: MA is expanding beyond card payments as value-added services like AI-driven security and data solutions fuel revenue growth.

Description: EVTC vs. MA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Description: Digital ruble launch will see bank card market growth fall by up to 12% a year, expert says. MIR is Russia’s answer to Visa and Mastercard. Digital ruble set to roll out in September. Foreign card firms “will never again dominate the Russian financial system.”

Description: Tower Payments today announced a focused payment gateway and merchant account service that helps nicotine pouch websites restore stable credit card processing after being declined by Stripe, Square, their bank, or PayPal. Looking toward next year, the service solves the immediate problem of sudden account closures and held deposits by providing an underwritten, nicotine–friendly payment solution with clear pricing and one–on–one support.

Description: Mastercard is shining a spotlight on Indigenous small businesses as part of the Toronto Maple Leafs Indigenous Celebration Game. In partnership with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), Mastercard will transform a dedicated space at Real Sports Apparel at Scotiabank Arena into the inaugural 'The Indigenous Playmaker Marketplace presented by Mastercard'. Limited-edition merchandise from Indigenous-owned small businesses will be available for purchase, starting on January 10 when the Toronto

Description: The 2025 holiday season saw consumers shopping across channels to land the best deals and maximize convenience, according to new reports.

Description: Groups representing consumers and small business joined merchants in faulting a proposed Visa, Mastercard card fee settlement.

Description: Why Mastercard Stock Is On Investors’ Radar Mastercard (MA) is drawing attention after its recent share move, with the stock closing at $568.57. Investors are weighing that price against its earnings profile, growth metrics, and current valuation signals. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. The recent 1 day share price return of 0.97% to $568.57 comes after mixed short term moves, with a 7 day share price return of 1.53% decline, a 30 day share price return of 4.23%, and a 1 year total...

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is included among the 13 Best January Dividend Stocks to Invest in. On December 25, Freedom Capital analyst Mikhail Paramonov raised the firm’s price target on Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) to $655 from $635 and kept a Hold rating on the shares. The change followed what the firm described as “strong” Q4 results. […]

Description: V remains central to digital payments thanks to its massive global network, transaction-based model and expanding value-added services as cash use declines.

Description: The latest trading day saw MasterCard (MA) settling at $570.88, representing a -1.13% change from its previous close.

Description: Credit card payments move trillions of dollars every year, yet the way those transactions settle has barely changed in decades. A December 2025 report from Amplify ETFs highlights a shift that could change that. Since November 6, 2025, Ripple and Mastercard have been running a live pilot that settles real credit card transactions on the ... Ripple–Mastercard Pilot Taps XRP Ledger for Card Payments—Why a $20 Trillion Market Is in Focus

Description: Mastercard is expected to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts project a low double-digit profit growth.

Description: MA's rising costs weigh on margins, but investments in tech, security and new payment flows target long-term growth.

Description: Crypto market nears $3.00 trillion as Bitcoin approaches $90,000 and Canton rallies strongly amid renewed New Year optimism

Description: Binance has temporarily suspended card-based withdrawals for users in Ukraine, pausing direct withdrawals to Visa and Mastercard cards following changes linked to its fiat payment provider, Bifinity UAB. The restriction took effect on December 29 and was communicated to affected users through an in-app notice earlier this week, according to ...

Description: Financial expert Dave Ramsey responded to a listener’s question on an episode of “The Ramsey Show” about how someone could end up with 35 credit cards. His answer was straightforward: banks don’t care if you can afford it. They care if they can profit off of you. Credit Cards Are Marketed Harder Than Anything Else “That’s sweet that you’d think common sense would enter into this transaction,” Ramsey said to the listener named Cory. He explained that banks and credit card companies hand out credi

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Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is among the 7 Best Digital Payments Stocks to Invest In Now. On December 17, 2024, Reuters reported that Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)’s board had approved a new share repurchase program that would allow the business to repurchase up to $12 billion of its Class A shares. Furthermore, the payments company boosted its […]

Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is among the 7 Best Digital Payments Stocks to Invest In Now. On December 19, 2025, Reuters reported that Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard had settled a class-action lawsuit alleging they conspired to maintain artificially high ATM access fees by paying a total of $167.5 million. The proposed settlement requires judicial approval […]

Description: PYPL trades below its industry's average P/E as earnings estimates rise, shares decline, partnerships expand and Venmo grows.

Description: MA's global scale and expanding services give it an edge over XYZ as digital payments evolve and BNPL gains steam.

Description: Mastercard's growing Services business is emerging as a key growth engine, diversifying revenues, boosting resilience and strengthening its long-term strategy.

Description: Zacks' Analyst Blog spotlights Mastercard, GE Aerospace, Micron and Value Line, highlighting strong performance drivers and key risks shaping outlooks.

Description: Under the agreement, Mastercard’s “Click to Pay” and tokenisation will be embedded into Tencent MIDAS’s cross-border payment offerings.

Description: Viewing insider transactions for Mastercard Incorporated's ( NYSE:MA ) over the last year, we see that insiders were...

Description: SHANGHAI, Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 19, 2025, the China International Travel Mart kicked off in south China's island province of Hainan, during which China UnionPay, a leading card scheme, rolled out the "Nihao China" app. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. Dedicated to providing one-stop digital services covering payment, transportation, daily life, cultural tourism and other scenarios for foreign visitors to China, the app

Description: At the China International Travel Mart on December 19, 2025, UnionPay officially launched the "Nihao China" app, a one-stop digital platform designed to support a more seamless travel experience.

Description: Wall Street's main equity benchmarks rose Tuesday, with the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high as data

Description: Mastercard leads today's top research as analysts spotlight solid revenue growth, digital payment tailwinds, and rising costs to watch.

Description: US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as traders assessed the latest economic data, while

Description: Investing.com -- Wall Street analysts say hotter-than-expected third-quarter GDP data reinforces the strength of the U.S. economy but is unlikely to prompt an immediate shift in Federal Reserve policy, even as markets debate the timing of the next rate cut.

Description: In the age of AI, electronics are seeing the biggest sales lift this season, followed by apparel.

Description: Holiday spending in the US rose at a slower pace in 2025 than last year, preliminary data from Visa

Description: PURCHASE, N.Y., December 23, 2025--According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse™, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 3.9% year-over-year from November 1 through December 21. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales representing all payment types and is not adjusted for inflation.

Description: Companies can generate virtual cards instantly and use them for online as well as in-store transactions through mobile wallets.

Description: MILAN & FLORHAM PARK, N.J., December 22, 2025--Conduent Launches Italy’s First Integrated Transit EMV Contactless Payment System with Brescia Mobilità and Arriva Italia

Description: Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA) is one of the best forever stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On December 16, Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA) announced a strategic partnership with LoanPro to launch Loan on Card. The solution is designed to make it easier for lenders to deliver loans to approved consumer and small business borrowers through virtual […]

Description: Euronet Worldwide has been recognized with Mastercard's Excellence in Agility award for its innovative approach to credit issuance. This accolade highlights the impact of Euronet's acquisition of CoreCard, which facilitated swift deployment of Mastercard credit programs, significantly enhancing the company's issuing capabilities. The award was granted for Euronet's rapid commercial credit program development, including features like advanced loyalty models and digital wallet provisioning,...

Description: The settlement is intended to benefit potentially millions of those who paid unreimbursed access fees for cash withdrawals at non-bank ATMs.

Description: The payment processor plans to partner with card networks, also including Mastercard, to cater to merchants navigating agentic commerce.

Description: Bernstein Private Wealth Management senior investment strategist Roosevelt Bowman is taking a look ahead to how companies — specifically credit card operators and retailers — are planning to best deploy AI in 2026. Also catch Roosevelt Bowman explain how many times he expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in 2026. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is among the 14 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now. As of the close of business on December 17, Wall Street analysts have a consensus Strong Buy rating on the stock, with a one-year average share price target of $685.25, representing an upside of 20%. Recent analyst updates include Oppenheimer’s Rayna […]

Description: Mastercard's fair value estimate has nudged up to about $657 from roughly $656, while the modeled discount rate has inched down to around 7.39% from about 7.40% and revenue growth assumptions have been trimmed slightly to near 11.16% from roughly 11.84%. These subtle shifts reflect growing confidence in the durability of Mastercard's role in the global shift to digital payments, balanced against a somewhat more measured outlook for top line expansion. Read on to see how you can stay on top of...

Description: In the most recent trading session, MasterCard (MA) closed at $572.23, indicating a +1.06% shift from the previous trading day.

Description: Financial stocks were advancing in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index addi

Description: Financial stocks were advancing in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the S

Description: The card networks have entered a series of partnerships in Europe and Asia amid signs of growing demand and Apple's waning control over the underlying technology.

Description: EVTC vs. MA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Description: NASDAQ:BGL Tom Kerr, CFA: Hello, everyone. My name is Tom Kerr. I'm a senior equity analyst at Zacks Small Cap Research . Welcome to another episode of our Fireside Chat program. Today, we have the CEO of Blue Gold Limited , Andrew Cavaghan. Blue Gold is a vertically integrated gold fintech company. The platform will support a gold-backed stable coin, a consumer-facing digital wallet, and a

Description: The alliance is said to target challenges such as decreasing failed subscription transactions, offering adaptable account funding.

Description: V is teaming up with Akamai to secure AI-driven agentic commerce, authenticating shopping agents and intent to separate legitimate activity from fraud.

Description: Brex reports that effective enterprise expense management is crucial for finance teams, emphasizing cost control, compliance, and transparency amid evolving business landscapes.

Description: LEAWOOD, Kan., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, has received Mastercard’s Excellence in Agility award for credit issuance. The recognition reflects the impact of Euronet’s acquisition of CoreCard, which has expanded the company’s issuing capabilities and enabled significantly faster deployment of regulated Mastercard credit programs. Key factors that led to Euronet winning the award include the followi

Description: Spendsafe Mastercard® Reloadable Prepaid Card, officially launches in collaboration with Berkeley Payments and Peoples Trust Company, part of Peoples Group. Together, they are delivering a comprehensive financial literacy solution designed exclusively for children and teens aged 6 to 18.

Description: Stablecoins are now processing more adjusted volume each month than major payment networks such as Visa and PayPal, according to Delphi Digital. The firm described stablecoins as “the most important infrastructure story in crypto” due to rapid growth in usage and supply. Notably, by October, monthly adjusted stablecoin transaction volume ...

Description: Corpay, Inc. (NYSE:CPAY) is one of the best FinTech stocks to buy in 2026. On December 8, 2025, Corpay said it completed Mastercard’s $300 million minority investment in Corpay’s cross-border business, a transaction that values that unit at roughly $13 billion. The company framed the close as the follow-through to the deal Mastercard announced earlier […]

Description: Earlier this month, SoFi Technologies launched the SoFi Smart Card for new SoFi Plus members, bundling debit, credit, and high-yield savings features with 5% cash back on groceries, up to 4.30% APY on savings for six months, and tools to help build credit history without a hard credit check. This all-in-one charge card, secured by SoFi Checking and Savings balances and issued on the Mastercard network, highlights SoFi’s effort to deepen member engagement by combining everyday spending,...

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 17, 2025 /Originally published by Mastercard This blog post is by Renata Żukowska and Emilia Bartosiewicz-Brożyna from Fundacja LBC Business Women Foundation (LBC). LBC implements the GO DIGITAL program ...

Description: JOHANNESBURG, December 17, 2025--Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy

Description: Visa selected two small state banks to pilot stablecoin settlement in the United States. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank don't have any significant retail footprint, ...

Description: V launches a global stablecoins advisory practice, positioning itself as a guide for banks and fintechs entering the stablecoin market.

Description: PURCHASE, N.Y. & SALT LAKE CITY, December 16, 2025--Mastercard and LoanPro today announced a new strategic partnership to launch Loan on Card, a solution designed to enable lenders to deliver loans to approved consumer and small business borrowers through virtual and physical card-based experiences. Set to launch in 2026, Loan on Card will provide borrowers with instant access to funds that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

Description: Steve Squeri said higher surcharges would be a negative experience for the card network’s customers.

Description: The retailer says a proposed settlement with Visa and Mastercard over card fees demonstrates the need for major changes to the plaintiff class.

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the most profitable NYSE stocks to buy right now. Evercore ISI lifted the price target on Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) to $610 from $600 on December 12, keeping an In Line rating on the shares. The firm also added the stock to its “Tactical Outperform” list going into the end […]

Description: In recent days, Mastercard’s board approved a new share repurchase authorization of up to US$14.00 billion and lifted its quarterly dividend by 14% to US$0.87 per share, while also expanding partnerships such as TerraPay and WooCommerce to extend digital wallet and ecommerce payment capabilities worldwide. Together, these moves highlight how Mastercard is using its strong cash generation to reward shareholders while deepening its role in the infrastructure behind digital wallets and online...

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 /Originally published on Medium by Mastercard StriveBy Subhashini (Shuba) Chandran, senior vice president, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Leena Datwani, senior advisor, She Leads Bharat:Udyam ...

Description: Identity Fraud in 2025 stats Insights from Regula’s analysis of 2025 identity fraud data reveal the risks and trends emerging in 2026. RESTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regula, a global developer of identity verification (IDV) solutions and forensic devices, published a new summary of insights from major global research sources, revealing how identity fraud accelerated across consumers, businesses, and public institutions throughout 2025. The findings reveal a clear pattern: AI-driv

Description: Retailers, restaurants and others oppose a proposed court settlement with Visa and Mastercard over swipe fees as insufficient and favorable to the networks.

Description: On December 8, 2025, Corpay, Inc. closed a private placement in which it issued new shares for gross proceeds of US$300,000,000, with Mastercard acquiring an approximately 2.3% stake in the payments company. This move brings a global card-network heavyweight onto Corpay’s cap table, signalling external confidence in its cross-border and corporate payments capabilities at a time when the firm is already working to deepen its role in emerging payment ecosystems. Against this backdrop, we’ll...

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the 14 Most Promising Fintech Stocks to Invest In. On December 7, HSBC upgraded its rating on Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) from Hold to Buy and increased the price target from $598 to $633. The research firm noted that the stock’s weak performance has made it a good time to […]

Description: Mastercard (MA) just checked several big boxes for long term investors by rolling out a new $14 billion share repurchase plan and lifting its quarterly dividend by 14%, while also deepening partnerships in fast growing digital payments. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. Those capital return moves have landed just as Mastercard sits near all time highs, with the share price at $571.93 and a roughly 9.5 percent year to date share price return. Its three year total shareholder return above...

Description: MasterCard (MA) reached $571.93 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.52% change compared to its last close.

Description: Financial advice radio program host Dave Ramsey usually gets callers with specific questions on their personal situations. However, among general topics, one that has come up is the different mindset that separates the rich from the poor. Ramsey noted that the major question that a rich person asks when posed with a proposition is: “How ... Dave Ramsey: Two Questions That Separate the Rich and the Poor

Description: The managing partner of $6.3 billion Douglass Winthrop Advisors thinks higher inflation and tariff uncertainty could trip up the economy, but he’s still bullish on stocks like Microsoft, Berkshire, and Deere.

Description: American Express is transforming credit risk management with AI, using real-time insights to boost precision, fraud detection and portfolio growth.

Description: As shoppers embrace new forms of AI, crypto and alternative financing, payment experts say financial institutions will need to reassess traditional payment products.

Description: If you are wondering whether Mastercard at around $563 a share is still a smart buy, or if most of the upside is already priced in, you are not alone. That is exactly what this breakdown will unpack. Over the last year the stock is up 6.4%. That sits on top of a hefty 65.6% gain over three years and 72.0% over five years, with a recent 3.9% rise in the last week and 0.9% over the last month suggesting that sentiment remains quietly bullish. Recent headlines have focused on Mastercard...

Description: Through this collaboration, wallet customers will be able to make contactless payments at physical points of sale.

Description: The group calls for a forward-looking framework to maintain the U.K.'s fintech leadership and attract international investment.

Description: New industry data shows developers leaning on stablecoins and disciplined business models as blockchain studios adjust to cooling markets.

Description: Leading CIOs honored for leadership, innovation, and business impact. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 St. Louis ORBIE Awards recognized the exceptional leadership and innovation of top technology executives from Olin Corporation, Mastercard, Ameren, Distribution Management, Inc, Delta Dental of Missouri, Axia Women’s Health, and Saint Louis Zoo. The prestigious ORBIE Awards - hosted by St.LouisCIO, a chapter of the Inspire Leadership Network - honor CIOs who drive business

Description: Visa is already taking steps to shield itself from the rise of the cryptocurrency, BofA Securities says.

Description: Visa expands its travel appeal as Collinson and On-us unlock instant access to 1,800+ lounges for eligible cardholders.

Description: Mastercard has joined forces with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to equip its wallet partners including mobile money wallets, fintechs, and banks, with the latest digital payment capabilities.

Description: Rhett Roberts, Co-Founder & CEO, LoanPro and Ginger Siegel, North America Small & Medium Business Lead, Mastercard discuss how Mastercard and LoanPro are expanding digital convenience, access, and reach at the Empowering Business Growth in the Digital Economy event in San Francisco.

Description: Mastercard's Ginger Siegel discusses how Mastercard is helping small and medium businesses grow in today's digital economy at the Empowering Business Growth in the Digital Economy event in San Francisco.

Description: Italian payment network Bancomat is working with the country's main lenders and the economy ministry to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin that will be open to other ​issuers, Chief Executive Fabrizio Burlando said. Burlando, a former Mastercard executive, took over as CEO in ‌June 2024, after private equity fund FSI injected 75 million euros ($87 million) in exchange for a 43% stake to become its ‌main shareholder. Stablecoins are are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value by being pegged to a traditional currency, usually the dollar.

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Description: COHR rides surging AI/datacenter demand, doubling revenue projections and deepening ties with NVIDIA and Apple.

Description: MA boosts shareholder rewards with a new $14B buyback and a 14% dividend hike as strong cash flow fuels continued capital returns.

Description: As AI adoption accelerates across industries, NVDA and SOUN show sharply contrasting fundamentals.

Description: Global retailers are preparing for softer consumer demand in 2026 as fresh analysis from the Mastercard Economics Institute signals a cooling economic environment.

Description: Tempo, the payments-focused blockchain from Stripe and Paradigm, is now open to the public following its global testnet launch.

Description: PURCHASE, N.Y., December 09, 2025--The Mastercard (NYSE: MA) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share and approved a new share repurchase program.

Description: NVIDIA's surging AI-fueled revenues and profits outshine SoundHound's rising sales, but widening losses as investors look to 2026.

Description: Mission Valley Bank today announced the launch of its new Mastercard® Business Debit Card, a major enhancement to the Bank's suite of business banking solutions. Designed with sleek, bold, contactless functionality and built for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and business professionals who demand speed, security, and control, the new debit card reinforces Mission Valley Bank's commitment to delivering high-touch, high-performance financial tools that move at the pace of modern business.

Description: V's cross-border business surges with 11% volume growth, fueled by travel, e-commerce and new multi-currency and stablecoin features.

Description: MA trades below key SMAs despite strong digital growth and earnings outlook. Should investors wait?

Description: Tempo, built by Stripe and Paradigm, has started testing payment-focused blockchain and has onboard a slew of institutional partners.

Description: Discover seven surprising stocks Warren Buffett refuses to own and learn the reasons behind his decisions to avoid these investments.

Description: AXP leans on leverage and rising Gen Z and Millennial adoption to fuel returns while preserving its premium edge.

Description: 19TH Annual Award Winners include entries from Austria, Belgium, Brasil, China, Italy, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, UK & USA. "Spark is delighted to highlight a year of quite wonderful Design and Designers," reported CEO/Founder Peter Kuchnicki, "We congratulate the winners and thank all participants, our terrific judges and the team who pulled it together!"

Description: Citizens Bank's Jen Martin and Mastercard's Seckin Yilgoren discuss how Mastercard and Citizens have partnered to address growing threats in the ecosystem at the Defending the Digital Economy event in New York.

Description: ATLANTA, December 08, 2025--Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments company, today announced that it has completed Mastercard’s (NYSE: MA) $300 million minority investment into Corpay’s cross-border business.

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 8, 2025 / Mastercard - As the company's chief sustainability officer and senior vice president, Jackowski has successfully helped the multinational card services corporation grow its net revenue while decreasing ...

Description: PayDo, a leading global payment ecosystem founded by Serhii Zakharov – who at just 25 became one of the youngest CEOs approved by the FCA to run an Electronic Money Institution in the UK, today announced a series of strategic infrastructure launches designed to dismantle the costly complexity of modern payment stacks.

Description: The partnership is intended to create a “seamless pathway” for cross-border transactions into mainland China.

Description: MDB earns Bull of the Day as Atlas momentum, Microsoft integration and strong Q3 results drive a sharp post-earnings surge.

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is among the best stocks you’ll wish you bought sooner. On December 3, UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo reiterated a Buy rating on Mastercard, with an unchanged price target of $700.00. This reaffirmation came a day after the company presented at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference 2025. At the conference, management said […]

Description: TenPay Global, Tencent's cross-border payment platform, and Mastercard Move, Mastercard's money movement business, have announced a collaboration to facilitate fast, secure and transparent digital remittances directly to Weixin Pay, a leading mobile payment service within the Weixin ecosystem in China. Through Mastercard Move, Mastercard's portfolio of money movement capabilities, eligible senders around the world will be able to send salaries and family support directly to Weixin Pay Wallet Bal

Description: Bath & Body Works stock tanked following the release of third-quarter numbers, compounding an already grim year for the retailer. Six company directors recently bought up shares. Shares plunged 25% on Nov. 20 to $15.82, their largest single-day percentage drop in over five years, after the retailer missed earnings projections and cut its fiscal-year forecast.

Description: Premium cards with higher rewards cost retailers more to process, and they soon may be able to pass that onto you.

Description: Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer commented on along with the recent macro rally. While highlighting “important elements” of the rally, Cramer mentioned the stock and said: “Even better, Capital One, COF, and American Express, the lower and higher end credit card companies, are challenging their old highs. I […]

Description: After years of rising house prices, two new forecasts predict that home inflation will slow next year. Of course, its real estate, so location still matters.

Description: Terra Luna Classic surged nearly 100% after a viral Terra t-shirt moment at Binance Blockchain Week, amplified by burns and upgrades.

Description: Mastercard’s latest narrative update keeps its fair value estimate steady at roughly $656.51 per share, even as a slightly higher discount rate nudges the modeled cost of capital upward. With revenue growth assumptions effectively unchanged, the modest tweak reflects growing analyst conviction that the long term shift to digital and cross border payments can support elevated price targets despite recent sector rotation. Stay tuned to see how you can track these evolving assumptions and the...

Description: Financial expert Dave Ramsey highlights a simple but powerful idea: the questions you ask yourself shape your financial future. He says wealthy people consistently focus on solutions, improvement, and long term opportunity. People who struggle financially often ask limiting questions that keep them stuck. Ramsey believes mindset is a core part of building wealth. According ... Dave Ramsey Reveals the Mindset Shift Behind Building Wealth

Description: MA's aggressive acquisitions and global partnerships are fueling its shift beyond cards into digital finance infrastructure.

Description: Investing.com -- Proposed changes to U.S. credit-card interchange fees could disrupt the financial structure of airline loyalty programs and slow growth in co-branded rewards cards, according to analysts at Barclays assessing an industry that has increasingly relied on bank partnerships for revenue since 2019.

Description: Investing.com -- A proposed third settlement in the two-decade legal battle over Visa and MasterCard interchange fees is creating fresh uncertainty for airline loyalty economics, according to Barclays analysts.

Description: AXP's premium valuation, strong revenue gains and surging Gen Z and Millennial spending put the stock at a pivotal moment.

Description: With payments stocks on track for their worst non-pandemic year since the Great Recession, investors should fall back on names with strong fundamentals in 2026, according to J.P. Morgan. Visa and Toast on the other hand, are solid bets, the firm argued. J.P. Morgan downgraded PayPal a day after the company’s finance and operations chief warned of sluggish growth in its branded checkout business.

Description: V's pullback and 25X earnings multiple raise the question: Does the stock's growth runway still justify its premium?

Description: PYPL flags softer Q4 branded checkout growth and rising 2026 OpEx as it pushes investments.

Description: Investing.com -- Satoshi Nakamoto, the presumed pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, described it as “peer-to-peer electronic cash” designed for direct payments without financial intermediaries.

Description: PayDo, a leading global payment ecosystem founded by Serhii Zakharov – who at just 25 became one of the youngest CEOs approved by the FCA to run an Electronic Money Institution in the UK, today announced a series of strategic infrastructure launches designed to dismantle the costly complexity of modern payment stacks.

Description: Mastercard is urging the retail and payments industry to prepare for heightened fraud activity as global holiday shopping accelerates.

Description: The company is growing, but so are its losses.

Description: PORTO, Portugal, December 03, 2025--UbiRider, the innovator behind the UbiRider Platform, the solution that seamlessly integrates transportation management, fare collection, open payments, passenger information, and data analytics into a single digital system, today announced that it has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification. This milestone validates UbiRider’s rigorous approach to payment security for bank cards and mobile wallets — collectively known as

Description: American Express navigates rising expenses with innovation and strong execution as it works to keep its standout ROE on track.

Description: BSV Association, the Swiss-based non-profit that serves as the global advocate for enterprise blockchain adoption, successfully concluded the MERGE Hackathon - Madrid 2025. The BSVA sponsored event brought together developers primarily from Spain to build real-world blockchain solutions while expanding the local BSV developer ecosystem.

Description: Kykloi - Greek for 'circles' - is Mastercard's first restaurant in Greece, and a place where culinary creativity meets social impact. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 /Originally published by Mastercard Abdul Karim Bangura arrived ...

Description: TAMPA, Fla., December 03, 2025--Fi911, sister brand of Chargebacks911, announced the launch of ResolveLab, leveraging Ethoca’s Consumer ClarityTM and Ethoca Alerts by Mastercard

Description: By Thomas Kerr, CFA NASDAQ:BGL READ THE FULL BGL RESEARCH REPORT Blue Gold Limited (NASDAQ:BGL) is believed to be the world’s first vertically integrated gold platform that includes mining, tokenization, and digital wallet capabilities. The company is due to launch the world’s first global, gold-backed stable coin in the 1 st quarter of 2026, the Standard Gold Coin (SGC). This will be followed by

Description: The digital asset market is maturing. Learn how stablecoins are becoming the new payment layer, driving convergence between DeFi and Fintech

Description: Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (your local time) NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 /Originally published by Mastercard Join us for a dynamic, live conversation exploring how the circular economy is shifting towards mainstream. ...

Description: Zirtual Gains Significant Client Base and Corporate Partnerships, and Immediate Canadian Market Share LANCASTER, PA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 /Zirtual, providers of high quality virtual assistant services, announced today that it has acquired ...

Description: V's AWS partnership brings secure, tokenized tools and blueprints to power scalable agentic commerce and real-time autonomous transactions.

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the best dividend stocks in the financial sector. On November 10, Bernstein analyst Harshita Rawat assigned a Buy rating on Mastercard, setting a target price of $607. In a different business update, on November 13, Mastercard and Ukraine’s Government reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to initiate Digital Country […]

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the best dividend stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On November 19, the payment giant announced that it is initiating Agent Pay in the UAE, and this marked its very first transaction internationally. In its UAE pilot phase, Mastercard is partnering with Majid Al Futtaim, a major player […]

Description: Wall Street's main equity benchmarks fell on Monday, snapping their five-day winning streak as trade

Description: In November 2025, Mercuryo announced a partnership with Polygon Labs and Mastercard to expand Mastercard Crypto Credential, now enabling simplified blockchain transactions with self-custody wallets and enhanced on-chain user verification. This collaboration marks the first time a native blockchain network fully supports Mastercard's credential system, highlighting a push for interoperability and improved security in digital payments globally. We'll explore how Mastercard’s advancements in...

Description: US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday as a survey showed continued contraction in the manu

Description: Black Friday once again proved that Americans are willing to shop when they spot bargains.

Description: Online spending on Black Friday rose more than expected amid a surge in artificial intelligence-driv

Description: PYPL slides 27.5% YTD as rivals V and MA gain, but new AI, ads and crypto tools fuel debate over whether PayPal's slump is a long-term opportunity.

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Description: V's tap-to-pay surge, cross-border rebound and AI-driven fraud tools are powering a potent growth mix for FY26.

Description: Today is Cyber Monday, anticipated to be the second-highest shopping day of the inaugural weekend of the holiday season.

Description: With 2.1 billion people still underbanked or unbanked, a new coalition aims to close the gap between access and true financial health. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 /Originally published by Mastercard By Bunita Sawhney, Chief ...

Description: Top-selling sectors over the holiday weekend included apparel and athletics, according to early data.

Description: (Updates to include more details in the last three paragraphs.) Black Friday online spending in t

Description: While more Americans report feeling the crunch from the growing affordability crisis — which has largely inflated grocery bills and housing prices — Mastercard still expects US holiday spending to rise by 3.6% from last year. Mastercard Economics Institute chief economist Michelle Meyer speaks with Julie Hyman about how US consumers continue to spend and their mindset when comparing current price tags to those from a few years ago. Also catch Michelle Meyer explain Mastercard's holiday spending growth forecasts amid tariff-driven inflation. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: Mastercard (MA) shares are drawing investor attention this week as the company’s performance shows a slight recovery after a recent dip over the past month. The stock remains up 5% year to date, raising questions about its current valuation and growth prospects. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. After a modest slide in recent weeks, Mastercard’s share price has steadied and now sits at $550.53, marking a 5.38% year-to-date gain. While momentum has eased compared to earlier in the year,...

Description: More data has been released showing that 2025’s Black Friday sales performance was an improvement over last year. According to data from Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales both online and in-stores, excluding autos, were 4.1% higher on Black Friday compared to the previous year. E-commerce retail sales jumped 10.4% year-over-year on Black Friday, while in-store sales grew more modestly, climbing 1.7% from a year ago, Mastercard said.

Description: PURCHASE, N.Y., November 29, 2025--According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse™, U.S. retail sales excluding autos were up +4.1% on Black Friday, November 28 compared to Black Friday 2024. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales, representing all payment types, and is not adjusted for inflation.

Description: Robin Brattel is CEO of Lab 1, a novel data intelligence platform that uses AI to scrape and analyse data from breaches.

Description: PayPal's sharp YTD slide contrasts with its push into next-gen commerce, AI, crypto and fast-growing Venmo, raising big questions for investors.

Description: L’Oréal and Mastercard recently launched the L’Oréal Mastercard BusinessCard in Mexico, a credit card tailored specifically for beauty professionals and entrepreneurs in Latin America, with plans for regional expansion. This collaboration aims to advance financial inclusion and support salon owners by offering business resources, discounts, and rewards, highlighting L’Oréal’s efforts to strengthen its professional network in growth markets. We'll explore how L’Oréal’s new financial product...

Description: AXP taps Gen Z and Millennials as demand for premium, experience-driven perks surges, turning young spenders into a powerful growth engine.

Description: AFRM's BNPL-driven surge puts it ahead, while MA's global scale reach keeps it firmly in the race as flexible credit rapidly reshapes spending.

Description: Does COF's rising NII and Discover deal make it a better pick than SYF amid its partnerships and pressure on revenues? Let's find out.

Description: Ever wondered if Mastercard is actually worth its current price, or if the market is overlooking something significant? You are not alone, and now is a good time to take a closer look. Mastercard has shown resilience, with shares up 2.7% over the past week but down 4.8% in the last 30 days. This highlights a mix of short-term optimism and ongoing caution in the market. News about Mastercard's ongoing efforts in digital payments and strategic partnerships with fintech innovators has been...

Description: V goes bigger on stablecoins, teaming up with Aquanow to streamline settlement across CEMEA.

Description: MasterCard (MA) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Description: CRCL's Arc Network enters public testing with 100+ major partners, positioning Circle for a potential leap in internet-finance growth.

Description: Saudi Arabia's BNPL market is thriving, driven by digitalization, younger consumer preferences, and competition among providers like Tamara and Tabby. As digital adoption grows, BNPL solutions offer opportunities for retailers and fintechs to expand and innovate, with regulatory oversight ensuring responsible growth.Dublin, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Saudi Arabia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market S

Description: Badger Meter delivers flow measurement and analytics solutions for water utilities and industrial clients worldwide. Sales grew 13% in the third quarter.

Description: MIAMI, November 26, 2025--Today, Mastercard released the findings of its latest regional survey focused on cybersecurity sentiment across Latin America and the Caribbean. It reveals that as digital payments become mainstream, and convenience grows, a new paradox is emerging across the region: while consumers are becoming increasingly confident in their ability to navigate the digital world, fear of fraud and scams remains their most pressing concern.

Description: Mastercard’s latest forecast suggests European retailers are set for a steadier 2025 holiday season as shoppers favour accessible indulgences over big-ticket purchases.

Description: Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist at Mastercard Economic Institute, says consumers remain engaged and ready to shop this holiday season. She tells Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "The Close" that while spending can be volatile, she expects consumers to stay active in the economic cycle.

Description: Seasoned Fintech Leader Joins Board, Bringing Over Two Decades of Expertise Driving Product Innovation and Growth Across Consumer FinanceAUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: LPRO) (the “Company” or “Open Lending”), a leading provider of lending enablement and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, today announced the appointment of Abhijit “Abhi” Chaudhary to its Board of Directors as a Class I director, effective November 21, 2025. Mr.

Description: Kraken unveiled a Bitcoin rewards Mastercard debit card that links to its peer-to-peer payments app, Krak.

Description: Mastercard's beauty-commerce push targets 350,000 salons by digitizing payments, easing credit access and supporting entrepreneurs across the region.

Description: The move aims to position Paxos to serve growing institutional demand for on-chain asset issuance and stablecoin payments.

Description: BELLEVUE, Wash., November 25, 2025--T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is taking Black Friday to the next level, offering nearly $2000 in savings with an Apple Bundle and even more ways to save this season. Starting tomorrow, Nov. 26, new and existing customers, including businesses, can score the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro, iPad (A16) and Apple Watch SE 3, all on Us. Plus, for a limited time, new T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customers can get a month on Us and receive $300 back via virtual prepaid Mastercard wh

Description: The Mastercard debit card offers 1% cashback in fiat or Bitcoin. Kraken’s launch is the latest battlefront among emerging neobanks. The exchange’s Krak app unveiled new Vaults that yield up to 10%.

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Description: Even with Mastercard lagging the broader market lately, Wall Street isn’t backing down from its bullish stance.

Description: Saudi Arabia's BNPL market is thriving, driven by digitalization, younger consumer preferences, and competition among providers like Tamara and Tabby. As digital adoption grows, BNPL solutions offer opportunities for retailers and fintechs to expand and innovate, with regulatory oversight ensuring responsible growth.Dublin, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Saudi Arabia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market S

Description: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fiserv and Global Payments stand out as cross-border growth and digital adoption offset rising tech and security costs.

Description: The U.S.-listed wallet provider is acquiring W3C Corp, the parent company of crypto card and payments firms Baanx and Monavate.

Description: Financial stocks were advancing in late Monday trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.3% and th

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Description: Rising technology expenses may strain margins, but M&A activities, cross-border volume growth and enhanced digital payment solutions suite offer strong tailwinds for the Financial Transaction Services space. Companies like V, MA, PYPL, FISV and GPN are likely to navigate industry challenges.

Description: V taps festive mall traffic through Link's Christmas rewards, aiming to drive holiday spending and boost transaction activity.

Description: Once upon a time, cryptocurrencies were supposed to destroy traditional payment processors? Plot twist: the credit card giants are now becoming crypto companies themselves.

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 /Originally published on The Straits Times Access to capital is critical. But without a digital identity or proven credit history, many MSMEs struggle to secure loans, with up to 60 per cent of ...

Description: Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently offered insights on. Cramer showed optimism around the company’s acquisition of Discover, as he stated: “I still like Capital One, COF, for its acquisition of Discover, a credit card company that gives them the edge at the register, because it’s cheaper for […]

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Description: A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors grew more optimistic about a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December.

Description: Financial stocks were advancing in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index risi

Description: Bluwhale, the decentralized intelligence network powering AI agent transactions across blockchains, today announced the launch of its AI Stablecoin Agent, a breakthrough designed to support individual investors in managing dollar-denominated digital assets in a controlled and automated manner.

Description: Merchants, Walmart, and lawmakers unite to challenge a settlement that could shake up the entire credit-card ecosystem.

Description: AXP is elevating its travel and lifestyle services into a broader, experience-driven growth engine for premium members.

Description: It hasn't been the best quarter for Mastercard Incorporated ( NYSE:MA ) shareholders, since the share price has fallen...

Description: Key opportunities in Norway's cards and payments market include the implementation of the NBO INST real-time payment service, expansion of Vipps NFC beyond Apple Pay for contactless payment solutions, and a new cross-border card-based transfer service with Visa and Mastercard. These developments drive innovation and consumer convenience in the sector.Dublin, Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Norway Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMark

Description: V gains momentum as Cash App and Afterpay pilot a new pay-over-time debit feature that runs across its network.

Description: PYPL teams up with Perplexity on a new agentic shopping app, letting consumers buy from 5,000+ merchants through personalized AI-powered search.

Description: Inflation should have a minimal impact on these companies' financial results. And they also boast excellent growth prospects.

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 20, 2025 / Mastercard "Bridges don't hold unless they are supported." This quote from Bob Dickerson, Executive Director of the Birmingham Business Resource Center, reflected many of the themes explored ...

Description: Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced five new Canadian depositary receipts (CDRs) will begin trading on the Cboe Canada exchange today. The initial offering of these new CDRs has closed.

Description: Mastercard strengthens its cybersecurity edge as Recorded Future expands its Exabeam partnership for smarter, faster threat defense.

Description: Terry Smith, founder of Fundsmith, has earned the nickname, the “English Warren Buffett” for his disciplined, long-term approach to investing in high-quality companies at reasonable prices — much like the Oracle of Omaha himself. Since launching the Fundsmith Equity Fund in 2010, Smith has delivered strong returns by focusing on a concentrated portfolio of resilient ... The “English Warren Buffett” Is Selling Everything in Sight. Time to Follow Suit?

Description: Mastercard is extending its Crypto Credential system to self-custody wallets. Polygon provides the underlying blockchain infrastructure; Mercuryo handles identity onboarding. The tool replaces long wallet ...

Description: Mercuryo’s Arthur Firstov explains how stablecoins, tokenized assets, and new payment rails push crypto into mainstream financial use.

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Description: V's new partnership elevates Beyond by RS2 to Principal Issuing Member, unlocking direct card issuance and broader payment capabilities across Europe.

Description: Financial giant Mastercard stated that it has chosen Polygon Labs POL $0.15 24h volatility: 4.6% Market cap: $1.58 B Vol. 24h: $124.15 M to facilitate verified username transfers across self-custody wallets. The company has also tapped into payment API firm Mercuryo for verifying user and issuing aliases linked to their ...

Description: Chargeflow, the leading AI-powered chargeback automation platform, today announced a $35 million Series A funding round — including a $10 million debt facility, led by Viola Growth, with participation by existing investors OpenView Venture Partners, bringing the company's total funding to $49 million.

Description: The first ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit shone a spotlight on the region's middle class - and how to drive its economic growth so that everyone can benefit. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 18, 2025 / By Aimee Levitt, Contributor In the ...

Description: Move introduces verified aliases for crypto transfers and adds an ID layer to self-custody tools.

Description: AmEx's 20.4% YTD surge, strong valuation edge and resilient premium spenders raise the question of where the card giant heads next.

Description: MA's Q3 2025 results shine as cross-border travel and value-added services drive double-digit revenue growth amid rising costs and regulatory pressures.

Description: Earlier this month, Mastercard and Visa announced a proposed settlement to resolve longstanding multidistrict antitrust litigation with U.S. merchants, introducing changes such as lower and capped interchange fees, expanded merchant surcharging options, and greater flexibility in credit card acceptance rules. This settlement, which is still subject to court approval, is set to provide merchants across the U.S. with increased clarity and options regarding payment acceptance, while addressing...

Description: We recently published 9 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About in a Show Where He Advised OpenAI to Slow Down. Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer discussed on the show. Unlike Block, Cramer has consistently praised Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) over the past couple of months. Most of his […]

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the Best Fundamentally Strong Stocks to Buy. On November 6, Tigress Financial lifted the price target on the company’s stock to $730 from $685, while keeping a “Strong Buy” rating, as reported by The Fly. As per the analyst, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted robust Q3 2025 results and has been benefiting from accelerating […]

Description: Pine Labs, backed by PayPal and Mastercard, gained 14% on its market debut.

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 14, 2025 / Mastercard: A look at how the generational surge could transform financial inclusion and global economic growth. Originally published by Mastercard The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing the largest ...

Description: Mastercard (MA) stock has seen mild movement recently, with shares slipping just over 1% in the past month. The company continues to demonstrate solid yearly returns, which may interest investors keeping an eye on steady, long-term growth. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. Looking past the minor pullback, Mastercard’s 1-year total shareholder return stands at 7.4%, with its 5-year total return hitting 71.2%. This is a clear sign momentum has stayed in its corner even as short-term share...

Description: The bank is moving its debit cards over from the Mastercard network after completing its acquisition of Discover earlier this year.

Description: F.N.B. Corporation recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.12 per share, payable December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2025. Earlier this week, FNB and Mastercard jointly launched Globba™, a cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move, aimed at streamlining and securing international remittances for South Africans to more than 120 countries. We’ll explore how this technology-driven expansion into cross-border payments could influence...

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Description: J.P. Morgan changed its rating shares of the issuer of USDC to Overweight from Underweight after earnings.

Description: Premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Capital One Venture X could soon face higher surcharges—or be outright rejected—as a new deal could reshape swipe fees.

Description: In the US, credit card rewards are both sport and status symbol. Diehards toggle between multiple cards and meticulously track the points — redeemable...

Description: CPAY vs. MA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Description: Circle's dual offerings seek to modernize institutional cross-border currency trading with real-time settlement.

Description: The answer is more nuanced than you think—and it's reshaping the entire financial services industry.

Description: FIS research shows banks could lead stablecoin adoption by leveraging trust, regulation and tokenized deposits to modernize payments.

Description: The card network’s chief financial officer touted the benefits of a proposed legal settlement with merchants.

Description: Visa and Mastercard have both launched new fiat-to-stablecoin payout solutions. Stablecoin payouts could streamline how global digital platforms pay users. They are also viewed as ...

Description: Wondering if Mastercard is trading at a fair price, or if there's value hiding in plain sight? You're not alone. Many investors are on the hunt for the answer right now. The stock has moved up 1.4% this past week and is now 7.4% higher year-to-date, reflecting both steady returns and optimism about its long-term potential. Recent headlines have focused on Mastercard's continued expansion into digital payments and strategic partnerships. These developments are fueling speculation about the...

Description: Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") announced today that Hai Ling has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.

Description: Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants and retailers over how much they charge merchants to accept their cards. Visa and Mastercard have been in litigation with a class-action group of merchants for nearly 20 years over the costs they impose on merchants to use their payment networks, known as interchange.

Description: V's stablecoin pilot lets gig workers get instant crypto payouts via Visa Direct, marking a bold step toward blockchain-powered payments.

Description: A proposed settlement to end 20 years of credit card swipe fee litigation generated strong reactions for and against the agreement.

Description: JPMorgan has officially launched blockchain-based deposit token JPM Coin for institutional clients. The token represents dollar deposits at the bank, allowing users to send and receive money via Coinbase’s Base public blockchain.Naveen Mallela, global co-head of JPMorgan blockchain division Kinexys, told Bloomberg on Wednesday that the rollout will enable payments ...

Description: The negotiations, which began earlier this year and progressed to an exclusivity agreement in October, were expected to value BVNK between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion.

Description: Unlike stablecoins, deposit tokens are digital claims on existing bank funds and can be interest-bearing, offering a new option for institutional investors.

Description: Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd (BOM:543985) reports impressive revenue growth and strategic product launches, despite facing cash flow and acquisition challenges.

Description: Financial stocks rose in late Tuesday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.7% an

Description: American crypto exchange Coinbase has scrapped plans to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK, according to a report Tuesday.

Description: Financial stocks rose in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.8% and th

Description: Visa (V) and Mastercard's (MA) updated proposed settlement agreement with US merchants is expected t

Description: Regulatory chaos kept XRP stuck in neutral for years. Now the picture’s completely different. Ripple’s building real partnerships with massive global players, and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is back on traders’ radar screens. The past year brought something crypto hasn’t seen much of lately: actual progress. Strategic deals got signed, institutions started paying attention, and regulators ... Will XRP Finally Break Past $5 by 2026?

Description: Once a niche payment solution, crypto cards have become increasingly popular. New features and offerings are driving adoption. Revolut and Cardano are among the latest ...

Description: Joseph Stiglitz and Keith Leffler estimated that halting the “upward spiral” of swipe fees could save merchants $38bn by 2031.

Description: At the end of the year, the legendary investor will hand the top job at the holdings giant he’s led for six decades to Greg Abel.

Description: In 2024, the swipe fees generated $83 billion in payments from merchants to card issuers, according to trade publication Nilson Report.

Description: As startups choose to stay private even as their valuations reach eye-popping levels, investors want a peek behind the private-market curtain.

Description: Time pressures and the hope of heavy discounts could push some people towards being scammed, according to research for Mastercard.

Description: The share sale happened in the middle of a wave of listings with the IPO market set ‌to top last year's record. Pine Labs, backed by Peak XV Partners, Temasek, PayPal and ⁠Mastercard, provides payment solutions ‌such as point-of-sale terminals, and competes with Paytm and Walmart-owned PhonePe. Qualified institutional buyers led the bidding for Pine Labs shares, ​with subscriptions at 2.14 times the shares reserved for them.

Description: A settlement between merchants and Visa and Mastercard over interchange fees would let stores reject popular credit cards. Banking reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis discusses why that’s a big change. The longest government shutdown in U.

Description: Third time's a charm? Visa and Mastercard said they've reached a credit card swipe-fee deal (again) with merchants. Would it save consumers money?

Description: Financial stocks advanced Monday with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.6% and the Financial Select

Description: The agreement would allow merchants to lower fees and reject certain credit cards. But what does it mean for the stocks—and shoppers.

Description: Visa and Mastercard have a potential deal with retailers that would lower fees for merchants, potentially lowering prices but threatening prized consumer rewards.

Description: Visa and Mastercard reach a settlement on a 20-year legal fight with merchants, agreeing to allow stores to reject some credit cards for the first time.

Description: Potential settlement trims fees and loosens long-standing payment rules

Description: Visa and Mastercard have agreed to lower the fees they charge retailers in the US, in the card groups’ latest attempt to settle a 20-year dispute...

Description: MA's rising earnings outlook and global momentum fuel optimism, but premium valuation and mounting regulatory risks temper enthusiasm.

Description: Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) said Monday they have agreed to a proposed settlement to resolve claims

Description: A 20-year battle nears a truce--stores may soon reject rewards cards and swipe fees could shrink.

Description: The legal agreement, if approved by a federal court, could end two decades of litigation between the two biggest U.S. card networks and their merchant clients over credit card interchange fees.

Description: The EU is divided over whether to adopt CBDCs. Some commercial banks oppose online digital euro payments that may compete with private sector solutions. While ...

Description: Shares of the eyewear retailer founded by “Shark Tank India” judge Peyush Bansal tumbled as much as 12% early Monday, before rebounding to as high as 413.80 rupees, up 2.9% from the IPO price. The IPO attracted subscriptions that were 28 times the amount of shares on offer, led by institutional investors, but the stock was valued at 238 times last fiscal year’s earnings in its IPO — versus the multiple of 42 that the BSE Consumer Discretionary index trades at.

Description: The company’s issuing capabilities now include BIN sponsorship, enabling firms to launch card schemes without their own licence.

Description: Mastercard’s fair value price target has seen a modest increase, rising from $650.98 to $654.98 as analysts express continued optimism in the company’s outlook. This slight upward revision is supported by strong quarterly performance, robust execution, and the ongoing growth in digital payments worldwide. Stay tuned to discover how you can stay informed as the Mastercard narrative continues to evolve in a changing market landscape. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story...

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Description: The deal under discussion would lower credit-card interchange fees for merchants, but could make it harder for consumers to use rewards cards at the register.

Description: The crypto market has gone through a wild month as nearly all the cryptocurrencies have lost 20%-30% of their value during the period. XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has also lost 20% in a month as it trades at $2.34. Though Ripple's recent partnership with Mastercard led to a ...

Description: FRANKFURT, Germany, November 07, 2025--Beyond by RS2, the innovation brand of RS2 Financial Services GmbH, has become a Principal Issuing Member of Mastercard in Europe – giving the company full rights to launch and manage payment card programs directly.

Description: TORONTO, November 07, 2025--Malar Group, under the leadership of CEO Sayan Navaratnam, has made a strategic investment in Spendsafe, the pioneering fintech platform that is redefining how families teach children about money. This investment reinforces Malar Group’s commitment to backing mission-driven companies that drive social impact through transformative technology.

Description: Upward, a fintech infrastructure platform provider empowering companies to launch and scale digital financial products with speed and simplicity, today announced its $8 million Series Seed+ round, co-led by Dundee Venture Capital and Breakwater Ventures Fund, with participation from Techstars, Altari Ventures, Cascade Seed Fund, and Outside Ventures.

Description: Looking at Mastercard Incorporated's ( NYSE:MA ) insider transactions over the last year, we can see that insiders were...

Description: Visa's Q4 beat expectations, but the real story lies in booming Value-Added Services, digital assets, and Visa Direct growth powering its next chapter

Description: Mastercard, Ripple, and Gemini test RLUSD on XRPL, causing an XRP wallet record. Price declines persist, however, raising questions about regulatory uncertainty.

Description: Seven leading blockchain infrastructure providers—Fireblocks, Polygon Labs, Mysten Labs, the Monad Foundation, the Solana Foundation, the Stellar Development Foundation, and the TON Foundation—have announced the launch of the Blockchain Payments Consortium (BPC), an industry-wide initiative to standardize digital asset transactions across networks. 15T+ settled on-chain in 2024.Stablecoins now move more ...

Description: V's steady Q4 beat hides a deeper growth story; its expanding digital, tokenization and stablecoin ecosystem is reshaping payments.

Description: Shares of buy-now-pay-later service Sezzle (NASDAQCM:SEZL) fell 8% in the morning session after investors looked past a strong third-quarter earnings report, focusing instead on rising credit loss provisions, a key executive change, and emerging competition.

Description: Crypto exchanges increasingly offer debit and credit cards. Card payments are funded by crypto balances. OKX is the latest exchange to jump on the crypto ...

Description: Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to MasterCard (MA). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Description: Mastercard has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Description: Wall Street loves a good story, but don't get so excited by new stories that you overlook older, more reliable ones.

Description: Ripple raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, led by Citadel Securities and Fortress. On the same day, the company unveiled a new partnership ...

Description: The move marked the token’s strongest daily gain in a week and outperformance against a declining broader market, with traders now eyeing a clean push toward $2.50.

Description: Majority of Americans blame Trump tariffs for ‘poor’ economy in new poll, showing dip in approval. More than 7 in 10 Americans say current economic conditions in the country are “poor” or “very poor” in a new CNN poll. There’s almost nothing less popular in America than the tariffs, but ...

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Description: ATLANTA, November 05, 2025--Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments company, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Description: Mastercard, Ripple, Gemini, and WebBank announced a collaboration to explore using Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for settling fiat credit card transactions. The partnership was revealed on Nov. 5 at the Ripple Swell 2025 conference in New York. The initiative represents one of the first times a regulated US bank will settle ...

Description: Ripple is partnering with Mastercard, Gemini, and WebBank to integrate stablecoins into credit card transactions. The firms would offer RLUSD-based settlement for transactions using a Gemini-branded credit card.

Description: Ripple and partners aim to kickstart RLUSD onboarding and integration planning in the coming months pending regulatory approval.

Description: The pilot, unveiled at Swell 2025, positions regulated stablecoins like RLUSD as fast, compliant rails for fiat card payments.

Description: MINNEAPOLIS, November 05, 2025--Today, U.S. Bank [NYSE: USB] announced a new kind of credit card that enables automatic no-fee, no interest equal monthly payments on all purchases: the U.S. Bank Split™ World Mastercard®.

Description: Newmont and Flutter Entertainment have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Description: SoundHound's soaring revenue and AI expansion show promise, but mounting losses leave investors cautious ahead of Q3 results.

Description: CRE enables smart contracts that work across blockchains and tap into legacy financial messaging standards, with access to Chainlink's services.

Description: FIS heads into Q3 with steady estimates and strong Banking Solutions growth that could fuel another earnings beat.

Description: PURCHASE, N.Y., November 04, 2025--Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced its participation in three upcoming investor conferences

Description: Payment technology company Global Payments reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by a robust performance in its merchant solutions business. Shares of the Atlanta-based company, which have lost nearly 31.2% this year, rose 7.9% to $83.2 in premarket trading. Consumer spending has been robust in the U.S. despite President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies, which have stoked worries about emerging strains in the labor market and persistent inflation.

Description: The Pine Labs’ IPO will offer shares priced between Rs210 ($2.37) and Rs221 ($2.49) each.

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Description: Financial stocks were lower in late Monday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index easing 0.

Description: Pine Labs, a digital payments provider backed by PayPal Holdings (PYPL) and Mastercard (MA), intends

Description: Pine Labs, an Indian merchant-commerce startup backed by PayPal and Mastercard, is going public this week at a valuation about 40% lower than its last private round — even as it doubles down on plans to take its fintech platform global.

Description: Backed by Mastercard and PayPal, Pine Labs trims IPO size but targets a near $3B valuation in Mumbai debut

Description: OTT Pay, a leading end-to-end payment gateway, announces the launch of the OTT Pay Plus App 12 in 1. The release includes significant updates to OTT Pay's current platform, including enhancements to shift reporting and, most notably, the addition of UnionPay Card, Discover, and Diners Club payment acceptance.

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the best stocks to invest in, according to billionaire D.E. Shaw. On October 30, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted a strong third-quarter performance. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $4.38 per share, beating analyst estimates by $0.07. Revenue climbed 16.7% year-over-year to $8.6 billion, exceeding expectations by $70 million. The […]

Description: Mastercard recently reported third quarter 2025 earnings, with sales of US$8.60 billion and net income of US$3.93 billion, both higher than the prior year. Alongside these results, Mastercard launched a new threat intelligence solution to combat payment fraud and advanced talks to acquire blockchain infrastructure provider Zero Hash, highlighting its focus on payment security and digital currency innovation. We'll explore how Mastercard's launch of a payment-focused threat intelligence...

Description: We recently published Top 9 AI and Non-Tech Stocks to Watch Amid Latest Earnings Season. Visa Inc (NYSE:V) is one of the top AI and non-tech stocks. Tim Seymour, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Seymour Asset Management, said in a recent program on CNBC that Visa Inc (NYSE:V) is looking “excellent” into 2026 amid […]

Description: Mastercard Incorporated ( NYSE:MA ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.8...

Description: In 2025, stablecoins are transitioning into full-scale adoption, with financial giants rapidly accelerating their strategies.

Description: The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC) Data Science Initiative (DSI) has partnered with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to launch the 2025 Mastercard Data Challenge, a nationwide competition that empowers HBCU students to use data science for social good.

Description: PYPL posts growth in Q3 revenues, EPS and TPV, lifts 2025 outlook. However, shares slip as investors stay cautious.

Description: Alchemy Pay and Gate Research released a comprehensive report on Oct. 31 detailing the stablecoin market’s evolution into what researchers call an “infrastructure competition” phase. The report documented market capitalization exceeding $280 billion as of August 2025, with the sector entering an “Age of Compliance” driven by new regulatory frameworks. ...

Description: Mastercard (MA) is seeing healthy consumer spending and steady cross-border volumes, supported by a

Description: GPN is expected to post modest Q3 gains, as rising service and operating costs may limit profit growth.

Description: Says labor markets remain well-balanced. Says will be exclusive partner of Nubank cards in U.S. Says company’s first agentic transaction occurred in Q3. Says small businesses remain a top priority. Says stablecoins are an attractive, growing opportunity for the company’s network. Says fundamentals of the business are strong. Comments taken from Q3 earnings conference call. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders

Description: The company posted net revenue of $8.6bn for Q3 2025, a 17% increase from the same quarter in 2024.

Description: Payments and fintechs reset leadership this month with new CEOs and fresh executives to jump-start finance, sales and marketing functions.

Description: The two largest global card networks delivered stronger earnings on resilient consumer spending and steady payments volume across key regions.

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Description: Mastercard is reportedly in late-stage talks to buy blockchain startup ZeroHash for up to $2 billion, according to Fortune. You might not have heard of Zero Hash before, and that’s fine; it’s not really built for regular users. Zero Hash runs behind the scenes, helping other companies offer crypto features ...

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Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.

Description: Mastercard Inc (MA) reports a 15% net revenue increase, driven by value-added services and strategic partnerships, despite rising operating expenses.

Description: Financial stocks gained in late Thursday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index and the Fin

Description: Benzinga, a leading financial media, information services and data company, announced today the official agenda for the 2025 Fintech Day & Awards, featuring top executives, investors, and innovators from leading fintech companies, who are shaping the future of business, fintech and sustainability.

Description: MA's Q3 earnings rose 13% year over year driven by strong cross-border volume and improved value-added services revenues, partly offset by higher general and administrative costs.

Description: Financial stocks were higher in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.6% an

Description: Earnings beat Wall Street expectations, but it's the bold Zero Hash play that could reshape Mastercard's future.

Description: Mastercard, as part of its crypto expansion strategy, is close to acquiring the crypto tech company, Zerohash for roughly $1.5 to $2 billion. For the uninitiated, Zerohash, founded in 2017 and based out of Chicago, provides backend support that lets fintechs and other financial institutions add crypto, stablecoin and tokenization ...

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Description: Citizens says blockchain deals are accelerating as firms buy rather than build to keep pace with regulatory clarity and customer demand.

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Description: Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman tracks several of the day's top trending stock tickers, including Estée Lauder (EL) beating profit estimates amid its brand turnaround plan, Mastercard (MA) topping third quarter expectations on its top and bottom lines, and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) raising its revenue outlook. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

Description: Weekly Jobless Claims are not out again this Thursday morning, for the fifth straight week.

Description: Mastercard's (MA) third-quarter results came in stronger than Wall Street's expectations as cross-bo

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Description: Although the revenue and EPS for MasterCard (MA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Description: Global payments technology company Mastercard (NYSE:MA) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 16.7% year on year to $8.60 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $4.38 per share was 1.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Description: As growth in card spending slows, the two giants are now reframing themselves as the AWS and Azure of money movement. But are such claims legit?

Description: Mastercard (MA) has drawn investor attention recently, as its stock performance shows a mild decline over the past month. Returns have slipped around 2% since mid-May, which has sparked questions about broader trends shaping the payments industry. See our latest analysis for Mastercard. Despite recent softness, Mastercard’s 1-year total shareholder return of 8.6% shows steady progress, even after its 6% share price rise since January and minor pullback this month. Longer-term holders remain...

Description: Mastercard nears Zerohash takeover to boost stablecoin settlement as banks adopt tokenized payments.

Description: The potential deal follows reports earlier this month that the credit card giant and Coinbase were each in late-stage talks to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK.

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Description: The global payments firm previously held talks to acquire crypto payment infrastructure startup BNVK, according to reports.

Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.

Description: If the deal goes through, it would be Mastercard's one of the biggest bets yet on stablecoins, the report said, adding that the talks might still fall through. Mastercard and Zerohash declined to comment on Reuters' request. Mastercard has long recognized the potential of stablecoins, as reflected in its partnerships with companies such as Crypto.com, OKX and Kraken.

Description: The move to acquire the crypto company comes after Mastercard was in talks to acquire another stablecoin startup BVNK for around $2 billion.

Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently provided insights on. Cramer noted the company’s growth over the past decade and said: “Fifth, there’s Visa, another long shot that’s in the same boat, although I give it 40:1 odds because look, it’s got a market cap of already about almost $700 billion. […]

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently provided insights on. Cramer called it a “great investment,” as he remarked: “So let’s look at the six closest US contenders that could possibly become the next members of the trillionaires club when they handicap their odds. We’re going to do it just like […]

Description: Wirex, a UK-based digital payments platform and principal member of Visa and Mastercard, released a whitepaper on Oct. 29 forecasting that Europe’s stablecoin market could reach €1 trillion this decade. The company, which has over 6 million customers across 130 countries, projects growth driven by euro-denominated tokens compliant with the ...

Description: The Netherlands rolled out a country-wide open-loop payment system for its public transit in 2023, and already a quarter of journeys are by payment card. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 29, 2025 /Mastercard By Sophie Hares, Contributor ...

Description: Today, Mastercard announced the launch of Mastercard Threat Intelligence, the first threat intelligence offering applied to payments at scale. The solution combines Mastercard's global fraud insights with cyber threat intelligence from Recorded Future, empowering financial institutions across Asia-Pacific (APAC) to detect, prevent and respond to cyber-enabled fraud with greater speed and accuracy.

Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.

Description: PayPal's Q3 results reflect a year-over-year rise in revenues, TPV and transaction margin dollars. However, a fall in payment transactions remains a concern.

Description: (Reuters) -Apple urged a federal judge to dismiss a racketeering lawsuit by a company that accused the iPhone maker of stealing its technology to create the lucrative mobile wallet Apple Pay. In a Monday night filing in Atlanta federal court, Apple said if the case is not dismissed, it should be transferred to a Texas judge who recently dismissed Fintiv's related patent case. Fintiv, based in Austin, Texas, accused Apple of misappropriating technology for Apple Pay that it had once sought to license from CorFire, a Georgia company that Fintiv bought in 2014.

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the top credit services stocks to buy as the US cuts interest rates. On October 23, Citi analyst Bryan Keane began coverage of Mastercard (NYSE: MA) with a Buy rating and a $735 price target. Keane highlighted Mastercard’s strong position in high-margin cross-border transactions and its consistent track record […]

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Description: MA prepares for its Q3 results with double-digit growth forecasts, rising costs and a premium valuation testing investor confidence.

Description: The partnership involves PayPal trialling the Mastercard Agent Pay Acceptance Framework.

Description: Thinking about what to do with your Mastercard shares, or considering jumping in? You are not alone. In a year where market momentum has ebbed and flowed, Mastercard’s stock keeps finding ways to quietly deliver. The last 12 months saw shares rise a solid 13.3%, comfortably beating inflation and offering a reassuring long-term arc. For example, there has been a 103.1% gain over five years. Even in the short term, the company is in the green, with a 1.1% uptick in the past week and 1.3% over...

Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.

Description: MURRAY, Utah, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) (“FinWise” or the “Company”), the parent company of FinWise Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that it has entered into program management, network issuer processor and servicer agreement with Tallied Technologies, Inc. (“Tallied”) by which the parties intend to deliver credit card products and card processing solutions to Fintechs, their businesses, and their customers. Tallied, through its cloud-native and API-first

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Description: In an expanded partnership announced Monday, the card network and payment fintech will enable hundreds of millions of consumers and tens of millions of merchants to use new forms of artificial intelligence for shopping and payments.

Description: PYPL's Q3 results hinge on steady TPV gains, new AI and commerce tools, and key deals driving modest growth momentum.

Description: LAS VEGAS, October 27, 2025--Today at Money20/20 USA, Mastercard announced Mastercard Threat Intelligence, the first threat intelligence offering applied to payments at scale. The solution brings together Mastercard’s fraud insights and global network visibility with curated cyber threat intelligence from Recorded Future's platform to help payment fraud and merchant compliance teams at issuing and acquiring banks proactively detect, prevent and respond to cyber-enabled fraud.

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of the stocks in focus in the game plan Jim Cramer shared. Cramer expects the company to report an “enviable quarter.” He remarked: “Thursday morning, we’ve got another company that should report an enviable quarter, and that is MasterCard. You can put this one on auto. MasterCard’s going to be […]

Description: Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for MasterCard (MA), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.

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Description: The digital payments pioneer and card behemoth are locking arms to add agentic e-commerce shopping options.

Description: Zacks spotlights Mastercard, Netflix, Citigroup, Oil-Dri and Perma-Pipe for strong results, expansion moves and growth momentum across diverse sectors.

Description: Market Domination Overtime host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come next week, including earnings results from Magnificent Seven companies Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), and Meta Platforms (META); Federal Reserve officials convening for their October FOMC meeting; and President Trump is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea as the government shutdown nears its fifth week. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.

Description: Netflix lifts its cash flow outlook, Mastercard expands via acquisitions, and Citigroup gains on strong NII and transformation progress.

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Description: Mastercard's fair value estimate has increased slightly, rising from $648.43 to $650.98 as analysts update their forecasts with a positive outlook. The change signals growing confidence in Mastercard's growth trajectory, supported by ongoing innovation and solid recent performance. Stay tuned to discover how investors can continue tracking key narrative updates and shifts in the company's outlook going forward. What Wall Street Has Been Saying Recent analyst commentary on Mastercard has...

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Description: It’s a stock market only a sanitation worker could love. Of late, investors scrounging for stocks have preferred junk—smaller companies with poor fundamentals and exorbitant valuations—over quality companies with healthy sales and earnings growth, solid balance sheets, and more attractive prices. Goldman Sachs pointed out in a recent report that a basket of heavily shorted stocks, often considered the trashiest of the trash, had surged 24% in just the past month.

Description: V eyes a strong Q4 as payment volumes surge and key transaction metrics point to another earnings beat.

Description: Washington, District Of Columbia, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is thrilled to welcome Ambassador Rich Verma, Chief Administrative Officer at Mastercard, and Joakim Weidemanis, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Johnson Controls to the Board of Directors. Ambassador Rich Verma, Chief Administrative Officer of Mastercard, and Joakim Weidemanis, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Johnson Controls Join The USISPF Board of Directors This is Amba

Description: MasterCard (MA) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Description: NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2025 /Mastercard What happens to local businesses after a hurricane passes? A joint study by the Mastercard Economics Institute and The World Bank economist Leora Klapper found that merchants typically ...

Description: LendingClub upgraded, Enphase Energy downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Description: Earlier this week, Cloudflare announced major collaborations with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to introduce authentication protocols for secure AI-driven shopping, leveraging its Web Bot Auth technology and Trusted Agent Protocol across millions of merchants worldwide. This move positions Cloudflare at the forefront of agentic commerce, highlighting the company's expanding influence in shaping the standards for AI-based transactions in partnership with leading payments companies...

Description: With significant hedge fund interest, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) secures a spot on our list of the 13 best Fortune 500 stocks to invest in now. On October 15, 2025, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) and Kyivstar (KYIV) penned a Memorandum of Cooperation with the aim of enhancing Ukraine’s financial infrastructure and expanding access to digital financial services. […]

Description: Citizens Financial Group recently reported strong third quarter results, highlighted by net interest income of US$1.49 billion and a net income of US$494 million, and announced a quarterly dividend increase to US$0.46 per share. In addition to operational gains, the company launched its first Mastercard commercial credit card, Citizens Edge™, targeting the sizeable middle market segment and supporting its broader payment solutions strategy. We'll explore how Citizens' earnings growth,...

Description: Investing.com -- Wells Fargo initiated coverage on 20 companies in the Payments, Processors & IT Services sector, highlighting Visa and Mastercard as key beneficiaries of structural trends in digital commerce. Both companies got Overweight ratings for their scale, profitability, and exposure to long-term growth themes.

Description: Investing.com --KeyBanc Capital Markets says the fintech sector is stabilizing after a deep valuation reset but requires selectivity as companies move through strategic overhauls.

Description: LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (OTCID: IPSI) (“IPSI” or the “Company”), a provider of merchant processing and cross-border digital payment solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Referral and Partnership Agreement with TabaPay, Inc., a leading real-time payment network serving FinTech’s, banks, and merchants across multiple sectors, including gaming, wagering, and online commerce.Under the agreement, IPSI will act as a referral and i

Description: The partnership will offer open-loop fleet management payment solution, enabling direct access to transaction data.

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Description: Jill Kramer will succeed Raja Rajamannar, who led marketing and communications at the payments company for almost 13 years.

Description: MA's asset-light model, global reach and innovation edge give it a decisive lead over AXP in the payments race.

Description: Wirex, the award-winning UK-based Web3 money app, has announced the launch of Google Pay integration for customers across the United Kingdom. The update allows millions of users to make secure, contactless payments using their Android devices, whether spending in pounds or stable digital currencies.

Description: PURCHASE, N.Y., October 21, 2025--Mastercard announced that Jill Kramer will join the company as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective December 1, 2025.

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Description: MasterCard (MA) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Description: Fidelity National is set to roll out Smart Basket, a new checkout tool to boost savings and loyalty rewards for consumers as well as higher conversion rates for retailers.

Description: New online tools make it effortless for users to check, activate, and manage prepaid gift cards-all in one place.Lancaster, California--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 2025) - GiftCardMall.org has introduced an enhanced online experience that allows users to instantly check their gift card balances, activate new cards, and manage prepaid gift cards through a secure and intuitive platform. The launch underscores the company's commitment to simplifying financial convenience for consumers who rely on

Description: Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

Description: FORT WORTH, Texas & NEW YORK, October 19, 2025--American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard today unveiled the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard®—a new entry in the travel credit card market that reimagines what mid-tier means with access to premium benefits. Designed to maximize the travel journey, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® offers four Admirals Club® Globe™ passes, each valid for 24 hours; more opportunities to earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points toward status, including a

Description: Earlier this week, Kyivstar and Mastercard announced a partnership to pilot Starlink Direct to Cell satellite technology within Ukraine’s payment infrastructure, aiming to enhance financial network resilience and promote cashless payments even in areas lacking mobile coverage. This collaboration reflects a major step in using satellite connectivity to expand financial access and safeguard transactions during connectivity outages or emergencies, underscoring Mastercard’s commitment to...

Description: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is among the 14 Best Big Name Stocks to Invest in Right Now. On October 14, the company announced it had joined the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)’s Cybersecurity Partnership Programme (CPP). This marks the latest step in the public-private collaboration aimed at strengthening Europe’s digital security. The cooperation is focused […]

Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is among the 14 Best Big Name Stocks to Invest in Right Now. On October 13, Bernstein analyst Harshita Rawat maintained an Outperform rating for the stock with a price target of $380 for its shares. The reaffirmation, which comes despite the stock underperforming the broad market index this year, represents an […]

Description: AFRM's data-driven BNPL surge and 55% stock jump challenge V's global dominance as payments enter a new era of digital disruption.

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