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2026-01-14
These Experts Say Buy Credit Card Stocks Despite Trump's Threats
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.
Visa crypto chief bets on stablecoin settlement, sees volumes growing
Description: Visa is working to integrate stablecoins into existing payment systems, seeing an opportunity to maintain its market leadership as these tokens gain traction, Visa's head of crypto, Cuy Sheffield, told Reuters. While their circulation has surged, led by El Salvador-based Tether's USDT with around $187 billion tokens in circulation, mainstream merchant acceptance remains limited. Even if new payments systems are built using the technology behind stablecoins, "you still have to come back and connect to the existing merchant acceptance ecosystem if you want that product to be used," Sheffield said, referring to the current network of sellers that accepts payments.
Q: What Could a Credit-Card Rate Cap Mean for Your Wallet?
Description: A: The president didn’t offer any details on how the one-year cap would be enacted, but said he wanted it to begin on Jan. 20. Credit-card issuers are already pushing back, saying it will hurt the people it is intended to help. Credit-card interest rates average around 23% and haven’t been below 10% in data going back to 1994.
Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Visa Stock for January 2026?
Description: Does policy uncertainty around proposed credit card rate caps make Visa’s recent dip a warning sign or a long-term opportunity?
Is Mastercard Turning Incentive Spend Into a Reliable Growth Channel?
Description: MA bets that category-specific prepaid rewards for fuel, EV charging and groceries can turn incentive spend into steadier, recurring network growth.
Visa Breaks the Illusion of Stability: Why 2026 Could Surprise Markets
Description: V's Global Economic Outlook for 2026 sees steady growth masking shifts in spending, regional trade and AI adoption that could reshape markets.
Stock Market News for Jan 14, 2026
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.
Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX) Closes Acquisition of PlanA.earth GmbH ("Plan A"), Creating One of Europe’s Leading Integrated ESG, Carbon Accounting, and Decarbonization Platforms
Description: The deal introduces Visa and Deutsche Bank as new shareholders, underscoring strong institutional confidence in Diginex’s growth strategyLONDON, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech solutions empowering businesses and governments with advanced ESG, climate, and supply chain data management tools, today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of PlanA.earth GmbH ("Plan A"), one of Europe's premier AI-powered car
Visa Partners With BVNK to Enable Stablecoin Payouts on Visa Direct
Description: The integration will enable businesses to fund and receive Visa Direct payouts using stablecoins in select markets.
Merchants take on banks with Trump’s help
Description: Just two weeks in, 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year in the battle over credit card reform in years.
BVNK to Offer Stablecoin Infrastructure in Partnership with Visa
Description: Stablecoin infrastructure is taking a larger role in global payments after BVNK reached a new agreement to support related activity on Visa Direct. Riding on the Visa real-time money movement network, the setup allows select businesses to send and receive digital dollar payments faster, including outside normal banking hours. Stablecoin ...
Visa Partners with BVNK to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Visa Direct
Description: Visa has tapped BVNK to power stablecoin payments across the Visa Direct network adding to its broader push to integrate digital assets into global payments infrastructure. Exciting news: we're powering stablecoin payments for @Visa DirectStarting this year with pilot programs, BVNK will provide stablecoin infrastructure for @VISADIRECT's $1.7 trillion real-time ...
IHG taps McDonald’s VP to guide artificial intelligence strategy
Description: With deep technology expertise and franchise understanding, Wei Manfredi joins IHG as senior vice president of AI and architecture.
Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts
Description: The new feature lets companies send money to digital wallets instantly, even outside banking hours.
2026-01-13
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady as bank earnings roll in, tariff ruling looms
Description: Markets are holding steady as bank earnings set the tone for the coming week, with a potential Supreme Court tariff ruling due Wednesday.
Wall Street falls with financials hit amid credit card rate plan
Description: <body><p>STORY: Stocks finished lower Tuesday with the Dow dropping eight tenths of one percent while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell fractionally.</p><p>Financial shares declined as comments from JPMorgan Chase executives added to worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal for a cap on credit‑card interest rates.</p><p>CEO Jamie Dimon warned that it would severely hurt consumers.</p><p>Shares of JPMorgan slid 4% while Visa slipped about 4.5%.</p><p>Investors also digested a report from earlier in the day showing that a reading on inflation for December came in as expected.</p><p>Eric Lynch, co-portfolio manager with Suncoast Equity Management, said it dashed hopes of another interest rate reduction from the Federal Reserve at its meeting later this month. </p><p>“Yeah, today it's clearly some disappointment. The markets got attuned to consecutive Fed cuts the last three meetings. And the thought was maybe, just maybe, if CPI is a lot cooler than expected, maybe they'll give the Fed some license to cut again. Clearly, the CPI print was cooler, but still elevated. And so I think there's a realization in the market today that the Fed's not going to be cutting anytime soon.”</p><p>Other stocks on the move included Adobe which fell about five and a half percent after broker Oppenheimer lowered its rating on the shares to perform from outperform on slowing digital media growth.</p><p>And Boeing rose two percent after posting its highest annual plane deliveries since 2018.</p></body>
Visa, Mastercard Shares Drop After Trump Endorses Credit-Card Bill
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%.
Dow Drops Nearly 400 Points After JPMorgan's Earnings Flop
Description: Stocks pulled back from closing highs on Tuesday after the start to earnings season kickoff flopped. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 398 points, or 0.8%. The S&P 500 was down 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.
Stocks Fall Ahead of Closing Bell
Description: Stocks were in the red in the final hour of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average—dragged down by sharp declines in some of its larger stocks like Salesforce, Visa, and JPMorgan—was down 496 points, or 1%, after earlier being down 522 points.
Visa, Mastercard Slide; JPMorgan Vows To Fight Trump Rate Cap
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%.
Trump Targets Card Swipe Fees After Interest Rate Threats
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.
Visa, Mastercard Slump on Trump’s Credit Card Cap Plan. Why the Proposal Could Help the Stocks.
Description: Analysts at Mizuho and Morgan Stanley reiterate buy-equivalent ratings for Visa and Mastercard after Trump proposes a cap on credit card rates.
Dow Slips; Core Inflation Is Softer Than Forecast
Description: STOCKS Investors got a double whammy of results and inflation data on Tuesday morning, with JPMorgan Chase kicking off bank earnings and the consumer-price index for December rolling in. Headline prices rose by 2.
Nasdaq Is Getting a Boost From Some Big Tech Names
Description: The Nasdaq Composite turned back around in early Tuesday afternoon trading. The Dow, which was weighed down by struggles among its larger stocks like Salesforce, Visa, and JPMorgan Chase, was down 275 points, or 0.6%. A rally in Alphabet, up 2.4%, and Nvidia, up 1.4%, helped lift the Nasdaq.
Why Mastercard (MA) Stock Is Trading Lower Today
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.
Why Visa (V) Stock Is Trading Lower Today
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.
Analysts Say Capital One Stock Is a ‘Strong Buy.’ Did Trump Just Change That?
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.
Capital One and 6 More Financial Stocks to Buy After Trump Rattled the Market
Description: The president’s Friday call for a 10% cap on credit-card rates have hit shares from Citigroup to Synchrony Financial.
Visa and Mastercard stock falls as Trump doubles down on fee crackdown
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.
From Human to AI-Led Transactions: FIS Expands Banks' Capabilities
Description: Fidelity National rolls out an industry-first agentic commerce offering, giving banks tools to manage secure AI-led transactions at scale.
Credit Card Competition bill wins Trump support
Description: Sens. Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall reintroduced their proposal calling for increased competition in the card network industry after the president endorsed it.
The Dow Is Lagging the S&P 500, Nasdaq. Big Stocks Like JPMorgan, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs Are to Blame.
Description: The Dow’s big drop on Tuesday was worsened by some of its most important stocks. The blue-chip index fell 375 points, or 0.8%, in Tuesday trading. The S&P 500 was down 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite was off 0.
Is Visa (V) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Description: According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Visa (V). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?
Polygon targets stablecoin payments with deals worth $250 million
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.
2026-01-12
Heard on the Street Recap: Central Bank Shot
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.
US Equity Indexes Rise, Gold Hits New Record, Dollar Slips After Justice Department Unveils Fed Probe
Description: US equity indexes rose on Monday, while precious metals hit new peaks, and the dollar weakened, afte
Capital One, Credit Cards Dive As Trump Aims To Cap Interest Rates.
Description: Capital One, Synchrony Financial lead credit card retreat after President Trump says he wants to cap interest rates at 10%.
US Equity Markets Up Amid Rise in Precious Metals
Description: Major US equity indexes closed higher Monday, with the S&P 500 hitting a new all-time high, while pr
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Fall Late Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks were lower in late Monday trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.5% and
These Experts Like a Pair of Stocks With AI-Driven Shopping a 'Major 2026 Theme'
Description: Artificial intelligence stands to transform online shopping as consumers know it, presenting revenue upside for fintech companies.
New Agentic Commerce Platform With Visa and Mastercard Could Be A Game Changer For Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)
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...
US Equity Indexes Mixed, Gold Scales New Peak as Powell Labels DoJ Probe 'Pretext' to Influence Policy
Description: US equity indexes traded mixed while precious metals broke records in midday trading on Monday after
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Decline Monday Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7%
Why American Express (AXP) Shares Are Falling Today
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.
Stocks Shake Off Fed Worries. S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise.
Description: The stock market started to shake off some early jitters amid hopes that Federal Reserve independence can survive the latest threats levied at Chairman Jerome Powell. The S&P 500 was up 0.1%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.4%.
Sector Update: Financial
Description: Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.7%
Financial Stocks Fall After Trump Calls for Credit-Card Rate Cap
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.
Top Midday Stories: DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair Powell; Trump Calls for 10% Credit-Card Rate Cap, Bank Shares Tumble
Description: US stocks were mixed in midday trading Monday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday
Is Mastercard's Open Finance Push Redefining Cash Flow Tools for SMEs?
Description: MA is expanding beyond payments by backing Obol's AI cash flow tools in Australia, pushing deeper into SMEs' financial decisions.
Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Who Wins and Who Takes the Hit?
Description: Trump's proposed 10% credit-card rate cap could squeeze issuers like Capital One while leaving payment networks less exposed for a year.
Trump threats drag Exxon, JPMorgan, & more; Allegiant's $1.5B deal
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.
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Pre-Bell Monday
Description: Financial stocks were mostly lower pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SP
Why analysts think Trump’s 10% credit card fee cap is a low-probability risk
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.
Stocks Fall Pre-Bell as Fed Chair Powell Faces Department of Justice Probe
Description: The benchmark US stock measures were tracking in the red before the opening bell Monday amid Federal
2026-01-11
2 Top Dividend Stocks I'd Own Over the Next Decade
Description: While Wall Street obsesses over the next hot AI stock or crypto play, two blue-chip dividend stalwarts quietly keep printing money for shareholders: Visa (V) and The Coca-Cola Company (KO). These aren't flashy picks. But over the next decade, they could prove far more valuable than chasing the ...
3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold Forever
Description: All three offer much more than a regular payout.
2026-01-10
Does Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Make Visa and Mastercard a Buy?
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?
This Fund Dumped a $16 Million Waystar Stake as Shares Lagged the Market by Nearly 30 Points
Description: Waystar specializes in cloud-based payment solutions for the healthcare industry, serving providers with financial and analytics tools.
Stablecoin firm Rain boosts valuation to $1.95b in latest fundraise
Description: Stablecoin firm Rain has just raised another $250 million. The firm now has a $1.95 billion valuation. Fintech companies focusing on stablecoins are having more success.
2026-01-09
Rain Raises $250 Million at $1.95 Billion Valuation for Stablecoin Payments Expansion
Description: ICONIQ led the round as Rain targets growth across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Visa's Tokenization Push Is Becoming More Than a Security Play
Description: V's tokenization push is evolving beyond security, boosting transaction efficiency, AI-driven insights and seamless payments across devices.
Circle's Non-Interest Revenues Accelerate: Can the Momentum Continue?
Description: CRCL shows rapid growth in non-interest revenues, lifting 2025 guidance as subscriptions, services and transaction fees scale across its platform.
Mastercard Up 7.6% in a Month: Are Investors Looking Beyond AI Hype?
Description: MA shares jump 7.6% in a month as investors rotate from AI trades toward durable payment networks with steady growth drivers.
The Influencer Marketing Factory Unveils Season 6 of "The Influence Factor" Podcast with Cutting-Edge Industry Leaders
Description: NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Global influencer marketing leader The Influencer Marketing Factory today announced Season 6 of its acclaimed podcast,The Influence Factor . Bi-weekly episodes will feature conversations ...
Why is Mastercard Incorporated (MA) One of the Best Major Stocks to Invest in Right Now?
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 […]
Is Visa Inc. (V) One of the Best Major Stocks to Invest in Right Now?
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the best major stocks to invest in right now. Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co., Inc. reiterated a Hold rating on Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) on January 5 and set a price target of $330.00. In a separate development, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Fiserv, Inc. announced on December 22 a strategic […]
Visa and JPMorgan Use Solana Rails But One Risk Still Worries Banks
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2026-01-08
Assessing Visa (V) Valuation After Partnerships And Services Fuel Recent Share Price Momentum
Description: Visa (V) has been in focus after Deluxe adopted Visa Direct to power dlxFastFunds, offering near real-time funding for businesses and reducing typical settlement delays to support cash flow and day-to-day operations. See our latest analysis for Visa. Those product wins sit alongside a steady share price story, with Visa’s 1 month share price return of 7.9% and 1 year total shareholder return of 13.5%. Its 3 year total shareholder return of 61.1% points to momentum that has built over time...
Visa (V) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Description: Visa (V) closed the most recent trading day at $352.23, moving 1.03% from the previous trading session.
Deluxe to Implement Visa Direct to Enable Fast, Seamless Payments with dlxFastFunds
Description: MINNEAPOLIS, January 08, 2026--Deluxe (NYSE: DLX), a trusted Payments and Data company, today announced its collaboration with Visa to implement Visa Direct. This collaboration introduces dlxFastFundsSM, a funding solution that leverages Visa’s trusted payment network to help businesses take control of their cash flow by skipping the typical one- to two-day settlement delay.
Polygon Labs Launches Open Money Stack to Bridge Fiat and Onchain Settlement
Description: Polygon Labs has unveiled the Open Money Stack, a new set of rails designed to support regulated stablecoin payments and close the infrastructure gap between wallets, fiat access, routing and orchestration, compliance, and on-chain settlement. The next three years will define how money moves over the next thirty years.The Polygon ...
EA SPORTS™ Presents Madden Bowl to Headline Super Bowl LX Week With Luke Combs, Teddy Swims and More
Description: REDWOOD CITY, Calif., January 08, 2026--EA SPORTS™ today unveiled the music lineup for EA SPORTS™ Presents Madden Bowl in Partnership with Visa, delivering Super Bowl week’s premier night of football and culture to the Bay. On Friday, February 6, Luke Combs, Teddy Swims, Stephen Wilson Jr, Gavin Adcock, and the Bay Area’s own LaRussell will take over San Francisco’s Chase Center for a high-energy celebration bringing fans, music, and football together under one roof.
What Recent Analyst Calls Mean For Visa’s (V) Evolving Story And Valuation
Description: Why Visa’s Price Target Just Nudged Higher Visa’s modeled fair value estimate has shifted only slightly to about US$395.85 from US$395.44, a small change that still reflects the company’s central role in global payments and its large, widely used network. This modest move aligns with views that Visa’s brand strength, cross border business and perceived quality versus some peers can support a higher price target, even as more cautious voices point to execution risks and already high...
2026-01-07
Global Card Fraud Losses at $33 Billion
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
WEX or V: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Description: WEX vs. V: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
How nonpayments became big business at Visa and Mastercard
Description: With fintechs and legal cases pressuring payment fees, the card companies are leaning more on revenue from other sources.
Visa Stock's Steady 14.4% Rise in A Year: Can 2026 Add More Firepower?
Description: V's quiet consistency powers growth, stablecoin expansion, and AI-ready rails, steady, not flashy, but hard to ignore.
Investors Heavily Search Visa Inc. (V): Here is What You Need to Know
Description: Zacks.com users have recently been watching Visa (V) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Diginex Limited Announces Signing of Definitive Agreement to Acquire Plan A, Creating One of Europe’s Leading Integrated ESG, Carbon Accounting and Decarbonization Platforms
Description: The combined business will deliver a single sophisticated platform to expand beyond existing strategic relationships, including HSBC, Coca Cola, Visa, and BMW.LONDON, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech and data management solutions, today announced the signing of a definitive share purchase and transfer agreement (the “SPTA”), to acquire PlanA.earth GmbH ("Plan A"), one of Europe's leading AI-powered carbon accounting an
Visa, Mastercard, ACI and Wex: 2026 predictions
Description: Major payments companies see several 2026 trends beyond the much-discussed stablecoin and agentic commerce crazes.
Visa Crypto Card Spending Jumps 525%: Is Mainstream Adoption Finally Here?
Description: Visa-linked crypto card spending jumped 525% in 2025, rising from $14.6M to $91.3M in net spend, according to a Dune dashboard from @obchakevich research. This shift fits a broader pattern. Stablecoins and payment rails now carry trillions of dollars in monthly volume, turning crypto from speculation into something closer to ...
2026-01-06
Is Visa (V) Still Reasonably Priced After Multi Year Share Price Strength?
Description: If you are wondering whether Visa's current share price still offers value, it helps to step back and look at what the recent numbers are actually telling you. Visa shares last closed at US$357.56, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 7.9% over 30 days, 3.2% year to date, 15.5% over 1 year, 65.4% over 3 years and 77.5% over 5 years. This gives you a clear snapshot of how the stock has behaved over different time frames. Recent headlines around Visa have largely focused on its role in global...
Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Is the Better Growth Stock for 2026?
Description: Both companies have impressive business momentum, but one stock looks like the better buy headed into 2026.
Here’s the net worth and income of America’s top 10%. Are you on track to catch up?
Description: Entry into the "affluent class" is harder than it used to be.
How Mastercard Is Diversifying Growth Beyond Card-Based Payments
Description: MA is expanding beyond card payments as value-added services like AI-driven security and data solutions fuel revenue growth.
Russia’s digital ruble will undercut its own card payment system, says analyst
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.”
Credit Card Processing for Nicotine Pouches is on Tower Payments' Radar for 2026
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.
Visa, Mastercard track roughly 4% US holiday retail sales growth
Description: The 2025 holiday season saw consumers shopping across channels to land the best deals and maximize convenience, according to new reports.
Consumer groups attack card settlement
Description: Groups representing consumers and small business joined merchants in faulting a proposed Visa, Mastercard card fee settlement.
2026-01-05
Freedom Capital Sees Strong Results at Mastercard (MA), Maintains Hold View
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. […]
Prediction: The S&P 500 $1 Trillion Club Will Double Between 2026 and 2030
Description: Several companies could see massive gains by 2030 to join the vaunted club.
Why Does Visa Continue to Sit at the Center of Digital Payments?
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.
This Week In Digital Payment - South Africa Embraces Cashless Revolution With Rapid Growth
Description: South Africa's digital payment landscape is experiencing significant growth, as highlighted by a report from EBC Financial Group. The rapid adoption of cashless transactions is fostering greater financial inclusion and economic participation, with card-based transactions projected to surpass ZAR2.9 trillion ($159 billion) by 2025. This growth is driven by increased merchant acceptance, advancements in contactless technology, and the proliferation of mobile-led payments. Moreover, the...
Visa-Issued Crypto Card Spending Jumps 525% in 2025
Description: Spending through Visa-issued crypto cards surged in 2025, with total net transaction volume rising 525% over the year, signaling growing consumer use of crypto-linked payment products for everyday purchases. Key Takeaways: Visa-issued crypto card spending jumped 525% in 2025, pointing to rising everyday use of crypto-linked payments. EtherFi led all ...
2026-01-04
How Visa’s AI Commerce Tie-Up With Fiserv Will Impact Visa (V) Investors
Description: In December 2025, Fiserv announced a collaboration with Visa to roll out Visa Intelligent Commerce and the Trusted Agent Protocol across Fiserv’s merchant ecosystem, aiming to secure and authenticate AI-driven “agentic” transactions. This partnership could make Visa a core infrastructure provider for automated, AI-led shopping experiences by tying its authentication and tokenization services directly into a large, existing merchant network. Next, we’ll examine how Visa’s Trusted Agent...
4 Stocks to Buy in January That Could Join Nvidia in the $1 Trillion Club by 2030
Description: Visa, ExxonMobil, Oracle, and Netflix have multi-year compounding potential for patient investors.
2026-01-03
2026-01-02
Visa (V) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
Description: In the most recent trading session, Visa (V) closed at $346.03, indicating a -1.33% shift from the previous trading day.
Forget 2025: These 3 Growth Stocks Could Soar in 2026
Description: These three fundamentally sound growth stocks are great buys even with the stock market hovering around all-time highs.
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026
Description: Both can be great portfolio anchors.
Visa Stock Has a Long Runway for Growth as the World Moves From Cash to Plastic
Description: Visa continues to generate some of the most consistent double-digit earnings growth among megacap companies.
2026-01-01
2025-12-31
Does Mastercard's Expense Increase Reflect a Strategic Long-Term Focus?
Description: MA's rising costs weigh on margins, but investments in tech, security and new payment flows target long-term growth.
2025-12-30
Why Is The Crypto Market Up Today?
Description: Crypto market nears $3.00 trillion as Bitcoin approaches $90,000 and Canton rallies strongly amid renewed New Year optimism
Binance Pauses Visa, Mastercard Withdrawals for Ukrainian Users After Bifinity Regulatory Shift
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 ...
Debt Is 'The Most Aggressively Marketed Product' In History, Says Dave Ramsey, After He Was Offered Klarna Payments For A T-Shirt
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
Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) And Visa Team Up To Promote Agentic Commerce
Description: Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) is among the 7 Best Digital Payments Stocks to Invest In Now. Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV) and Visa announced a strategic partnership on December 22, 2025, to implement the Trusted Agent Protocol throughout the former company’s agentic ecosystem and allow Visa Intelligent Commerce. The collaboration supports AI-driven consumer purchases by combining the firm’s […]
Mastercard (MA) to Buy Back Up to $12 Billion Shares
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 […]
Visa Inc. (V) and Mastercard to Pay $167.5m to Settle Lawsuit Over ATM Fees
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 […]
What to Expect From Visa's Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Description: Visa will release its first-quarter earnings soon, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.
2025-12-29
PayPal Stock Trades Below Industry P/E: How to Play the Stock?
Description: PYPL trades below its industry's average P/E as earnings estimates rise, shares decline, partnerships expand and Venmo grows.
Latest News In Digital Payment - AI Transforming E-Commerce Across Asia-Pacific Markets
Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a transformative role in digital payments and e-commerce in the Asia-Pacific region, with notable advancements in China, India, and Southeast Asia. These emerging markets are experiencing rapid AI adoption, enhancing efficiencies in consumer interactions and platform operations. Despite these gains, challenges remain, including issues related to workforce skills, data governance, and infrastructure limitations. The impact is varied across the region,...
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Crypto Market News Today, December 27: Federal Reserve Injected $2.5 Billion into the Market, Bullish for Bitcoin Price
Description: The market shows stability on this Boxing Day, with major assets maintaining positions amid low holiday volume. A massive $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today on Deribit, marking one of the largest events on record. This settlement could clear hedging pressures that have constrained Bitcoin within $85,000 ...
2025-12-26
The Best Warren Buffett Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Description: Visa is still an evergreen stock for long-term investors.
More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday
Description: The shopping rush leading up to Christmas is over and in its place, like every year, another has begun as millions of people hunt for post-holiday deals and get in line to return gifts that didn't fit, or didn't hit quite right. More are hitting thrift stores or other discounters in place of malls, according to data from Placer.ai. Americans are still spending on gifts, yet increasingly that shopping is taking place at thrift and discount stores, according to data from Placer.ai.
2025-12-25
Crypto Makes Christmas Wish Lists As Inflation Forces Americans To Rethink Holiday Spending
Description: In the face of rising inflation, American consumers are increasingly interested in receiving cryptocurrency as Christmas gifts, according to a recent survey conducted by Visa Inc. What Happened: The report highlighted the shift in consumer behavior in the wake of escalating living costs. Despite inflation eating into disposable income, the desire for digital assets as gifts is on the rise. Although inflation has somewhat receded from its post-pandemic peak, the cost of essentials such as housing
2025-12-24
Visa’s U.S. economist says strong consumer spending is driving blockbuster GDP numbers
Description: Michael Brown, Visa’s Principal U.S. Economist, discusses better-than-expected U.S. GDP numbers and strong holiday spending.
Why Services Are Central to Mastercard's Evolving Growth Story
Description: Mastercard's growing Services business is emerging as a key growth engine, diversifying revenues, boosting resilience and strengthening its long-term strategy.
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Wednesday Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks were advancing in recent Wednesday trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.6% a
China UnionPay launches mobile app "Nihao China" to facilitate inbound tourism
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
"Nihao China" App Launches as an All-in-One Solution for International Visitors
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.
2025-12-23
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Visa 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Description: Visa is the leader in the card payments industry, handling almost $17 trillion in total payment volume in fiscal 2025.
S&P 500 Hits New High After Strong GDP Data
Description: Wall Street's main equity benchmarks rose Tuesday, with the S&P 500 hitting an all-time high as data
Equities Rise Intraday; Gold, Silver Continues Record Run
Description: US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as traders assessed the latest economic data, while
Visa vs. PayPal: Which Fintech Stock Has More Upside Today?
Description: PYPL is betting on AI-driven commerce and platform engagement as it competes with V's scale-led payments network.
Three Catalysts That Will Change How You Borrow Money
Description: In today’s "Chart of the Day," presented by crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down a report from Visa and Allium that reveals a surge in global onchain lending. With monthly volumes hitting $51.7 billion and over $670 billion in stablecoin loans originated since 2020, the digital credit economy is hitting its stride.
Visa, Mastercard See U.S. Apparel Sales Outpacing Holiday Average
Description: In the age of AI, electronics are seeing the biggest sales lift this season, followed by apparel.
Retail Holiday Spending Growth Decelerates Annually, Visa Report Shows
Description: Holiday spending in the US rose at a slower pace in 2025 than last year, preliminary data from Visa
Visa Analysis: Canada Holiday Spending Rises 4.4%
Description: In‑store sales dominate: 88% of total spending happened in-store and 12% online Total e‑commerce sales increased 7% compared to the prior year, reflecting total value of online purchases across all retail categoriesClothing and accessories sales grew 10%, leading all retail segments TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its annual Retail Spend Monitor from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), offering a comprehensive view of Canada’s h
Visa Analysis: U.S. Holiday Spending Rose 4.2%
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, December 23, 2025--Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today released its annual Retail Spend Monitor from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), offering a broad view of U.S. holiday retail activity. Preliminary data shows that overall holiday retail spending increased 4.2% year over year across all payment types, including cash and check. These figures are not adjusted for inflation.
Old lender, new twist: Shanghai Commercial Bank teams up with HashKey on credit card
Description: One of Hong Kong's oldest lenders is stepping up its push into digital finance, teaming up with newly listed digital asset exchange HashKey Exchange to launch a co-branded credit card in the first half of next year. Shanghai Commercial Bank (SCB), which marked its 75th anniversary this year, will partner with HashKey Exchange to issue a Visa credit card exclusively for investors trading on the digital asset platform, according to chief executive Wallace Lam Wing-ted. HashKey, one of 11 licensed
How Investors Are Reacting To Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Expanding Its AI Cloud And Payments Security Ecosystem
Description: In December 2025, Akamai Technologies launched ISV Catalyst, a referral-based partner program to help independent software vendors build, market, and sell AI-ready, cloud-native solutions on its distributed cloud platform, and announced a collaboration with Visa to secure agentic commerce using Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol integrated with Akamai’s edge-based security tools. Together, these moves extend Akamai’s ecosystem on both the application and payments fronts, potentially deepening its...
How New Analyst Views and Sector Pressures Are Rewriting the Story for Visa
Description: Visa's latest narrative update comes with a subtly lower fair value estimate, trimming the target from about $395.89 to $395.44 per share, while the discount rate edges up from roughly 7.39% to 7.41%. These fine tuned adjustments largely reflect a tug of war between robust, network driven growth in global payments and a more skeptical market tone toward the broader payments sector. Read on to see how these shifts fit into the evolving story for Visa and how you can stay tuned to future...
2025-12-22
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire shares his 10-year vision: We want to be foundational to the internet
Description: Circle founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire reveals where he sees his stablecoin outfit in 10 years' time.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Visa Inc. (V) is a Trending Stock
Description: Zacks.com users have recently been watching Visa (V) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Conduent Launches Italy’s First Integrated Transit EMV Contactless Payment System with Brescia Mobilità and Arriva Italia
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
Visa Inc. (V) Unveils USDC Stablecoin Settlement in the US
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the best forever stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On December 16, the company unveiled the USDC settlement in the United States. It marks an essential milestone in the company’s bid to enhance stablecoin settlement across its network as it continues to modernize the settlement layer that underpins […]
Fiserv Collaborates with Visa to Accelerate Agentic Commerce
Description: MILWAUKEE, December 22, 2025--Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) today announced a strategic collaboration with Visa (NYSE: V) to enable Visa Intelligent Commerce and deploy Trusted Agent Protocol across Fiserv’s interoperable agentic ecosystem. This will empower merchants to participate in the rapidly evolving world of Agentic Commerce, where artificial intelligence-driven agents act on behalf of consumers to discover, compare, and purchase products. By combining Visa’s authentication and agentic comm
This Week In Digital Payment - Euronet Wins Mastercard Award for Agile Credit Innovation
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,...
Visa, Mastercard agree to pay combined $167.5m in ATM fee lawsuit
Description: The settlement is intended to benefit potentially millions of those who paid unreimbursed access fees for cash withdrawals at non-bank ATMs.
Fiserv, Visa unite on agentic tools
Description: The payment processor plans to partner with card networks, also including Mastercard, to cater to merchants navigating agentic commerce.
2025-12-21
Has Visa’s 73.6% Three Year Surge Already Priced In Future Growth?
Description: Wondering if Visa is still a buy at these levels, or if the easy money has already been made? Let us unpack what the current price really implies about its future. Visa has climbed 6.5% over the last month and is up 11.1% year to date, building on a strong 73.6% gain over three years. Those kinds of moves tend to signal shifting expectations around growth and risk. Recently, Visa has been in the spotlight for expanding its footprint in digital payments and cross border transactions, as...
Why is Visa Inc. (V) One of the Most Widely Held Stocks by Hedge Funds in 2025?
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the most widely held stocks by hedge funds in 2025. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) announced on December 18 a significant milestone in the evolution of AI-powered commerce, reporting the successful completion of hundreds of secure, agent-initiated transactions in collaboration with partners across the ecosystem. Management stated that the breakthrough points […]
2025-12-20
How AI will drive profit growth for credit cards, retailers in 2026
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.
2025-12-19
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Late Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks were advancing in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index addi
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Friday Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks were advancing in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the S
Visa, Mastercard make a global push for mobile wallets
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.
JPMorgan Highlights 11 Tech Stocks for 2026
Description: Software, chips, and networks stand out
CEO Chat with Andrew Cavaghan, CEO of Blue Gold Limited
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
2025-12-18
Visa Adds USDC on Solana for Settlements as Stablecoin Race Heats Up
Description: Large Bitcoin whales reportedly bought around $4.6 billion worth of BTC in a single week, even as the price slid toward the mid-$80,000s. That means big money stepped in while many smaller investors backed away. The move occurs in a year where Bitcoin continues to swing wildly after each rally, ...
Can Visa and Akamai Become the Trust Backbone of Agentic Commerce?
Description: V is teaming up with Akamai to secure AI-driven agentic commerce, authenticating shopping agents and intent to separate legitimate activity from fraud.
E-Commerce Today - Akamai and Visa Team Up for Secure AI-Driven Commerce
Description: Akamai Technologies, Inc. and Visa Inc. have announced a strategic collaboration designed to enhance security in the emerging field of agentic commerce. By integrating Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol with Akamai’s edge-based behavioral intelligence, the partnership aims to provide robust identity and fraud controls necessary for merchants to trust AI agents that shop on behalf of consumers. This development addresses challenges such as authenticating AI agents, identifying the users they...
Visa and Partners Complete Secure AI Transactions, Setting the Stage for Mainstream Adoption in 2026
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, December 18, 2025--Visa and Partners Complete Secure AI Transactions, Setting the Stage for Mainstream Adoption in 2026.
Stablecoin Monthly Adjusted Volume Surpasses Visa and PayPal
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 ...
Collinson International and On-us Partner to Provide Instant Access to 1,800+ Airport Experiences Globally for Visa Cardholders
Description: Collinson International, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with On-us, a leading global incentive solution platform. This collaboration provides eligible Visa cardholders based in Asia Pacific with instant, seamless access to more than 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide – available automatically the moment they use their card.
2025-12-17
Akamai Technologies (AKAM) and Visa Deal Highlights AI Security Push – Is the Stock Still Undervalued?
Description: Akamai Technologies (AKAM) just put a fresh spotlight on its stock by teaming up with Visa to secure agentic commerce, blending Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol with Akamai’s edge based behavioral intelligence and bot protection. See our latest analysis for Akamai Technologies. The Visa collaboration caps a busy stretch that includes the Fermyon acquisition for edge compute, new ISV partnerships, and a recent broker upgrade. Yet Akamai’s share price return is still modest, with longer term total...
Visa (V): Assessing Valuation After a 7% One-Month Share Price Gain
Description: Visa (V) has quietly added around 7% over the past month, outpacing the broader market. That steady climb has investors asking whether the payments giant still offers attractive upside from here. See our latest analysis for Visa. That recent 1 month share price return of just over 7% builds on a solid year to date gain, while a 3 year total shareholder return above 70% shows Visa’s long term momentum is still very much intact. If Visa’s steady climb has you thinking about what else is quietly...
Solana News: Best of Breakpoint 2025! Mega DDoS Attack Thwarted
Description: Prices may be down across all of crypto, but Solana and its ecosystem keep on shipping.
Visa Brings USDC Settlement to the U.S. and Advances Onchain Payments
Description: V brings USDC settlement to U.S. partners, enabling 24/7 blockchain-based settlements and pushing stablecoins into core VisaNet workflows.
Circle Internet (CRCL) Jumps 10% as Visa Adopts USDC
Description: We recently published 10 Stocks Shining Bright Amid Wall Street’s Dull Spell. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) is one of the top performers on Tuesday. Circle Internet surged by 10 percent on Tuesday to finish at $83 apiece as investors loaded portfolios after Visa announced that it will now allow banks in the US to transact […]
As Visa Rolls Out Stablecoin Settlement, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold the Blue-Chip Stock?
Description: Visa is a blue-chip fintech giant that continues to grow steadily as it aims to gain traction in the disruptive cryptocurrency segment.
Morning Minute: A Big Day for Stablecoins
Description: Two major announcements from Visa and the FDIC signal that stablecoin adoption is about to hockey stick in the U.S.
Meet the Tiny Crypto Banks Participating in Visa’s Stablecoin Pilot
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, ...
Akamai and Visa Join Forces to Secure the Next Era of Agentic Commerce
Description: Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol to authenticate AI shopping agents and help prevent fraud across Akamai Cloud, strengthening the trust layer in agentic commerceCAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced a strategic collaboration with Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) to bring stronger identity, user recognition, and security controls to the emerging world of
Akamai and Visa Collaborate to Build Trust in Agentic Commerce
Description: CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SAN FRANCISCO, December 17, 2025--Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, today announced a strategic collaboration with Visa (NYSE: V) to bring stronger identity, user recognition, and security controls to the emerging world of agentic commerce. Through its integration of Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol with Akamai’s edge-based behavioral intelligence, user recognition, and bot and abuse p
2025-12-16
Why Circle Stock Jumped Today
Description: A digital payments giant is embracing stablecoins.
Moving Money 24/7 Across Institutions: Visa Head Of Crypto
Description: Visa will allow US institutions to settle transactions using Circle's USDC token over the Solana blockchain. Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto at Visa discusses his outlook on this change and how on-chain settlement is already live and growing, with rising demand from global clients using stablecoins. He had the conversation on "Bloomberg Markets" with Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec.
Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement for U.S. Banks. Circle Stock Is the Big Winner.
Description: FEATURE Visa will allow banks in the U.S. to settle transactions with Visa using USDC the stablecoin, the payments provider announced Tuesday, marking a big win for Circle Internet Group The move is part of Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot program.
Ripple President Monica Long Says Stablecoins to Move From Pilot to Production by 2026
Description: Stablecoins are poised to become a foundational layer of global finance over the next two years, according to Ripple President Monica Long, who says the asset class is shifting from experimental pilots to full-scale production across mainstream payments.In commentary outlining her expectations through 2026, Long argues that stablecoins are no ...
Visa Begins US Stablecoin Settlement via USDC on Solana
Description: Visa is expanding its stablecoin settlements to the U.S. using USDC for settlement on the Solana blockchain with its first two partners.
Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement in US
Description: Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16. Visa ...
Klarna's Agentic Shift: When AI Goes Shopping, KLAR Will be the Guide
Description: KLAR unveils an Agentic Product Protocol letting AI agents read live data on 100M products, positioning the firm as infrastructure for AI commerce.
Visa is Shaping the Stablecoin Playbook: Disrupting the Disruption
Description: V launches a global stablecoins advisory practice, positioning itself as a guide for banks and fintechs entering the stablecoin market.
DIRTT Reports Continued Year-End Commercial Momentum and Project Wins
Description: CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIRTT (“DIRTT”, the “Company”, “we”, “our”, “us” or “ours”) (TSX: DRT; OTCQX: DRTTF), a leader in industrialized construction, today reported steady late-year commercial activity supported by accelerating customer decision-making and consistent project volume. November saw more than $15 million in orders across multiple clients including Visa, Bechtel Corporation, PGA Superstore, and new Fortune 500 client ExxonMobil, among others. Additional n
Circle stock rises after Visa launches USDC settlement in US
Description: Investing.com -- Circle Internet (NYSE:CRCL) stock rose 3% Tuesday after Visa (NYSE:V) announced the launch of USDC settlement in the United States, marking a significant advancement for stablecoin integration in mainstream financial services.
Visa to Allow U.S. Institutions to Settle Transactions Using Circle’s USDC on Solana
Description: Visa Inc. announced on Tuesday it is set to allow stablecoin-based settlement across its US payments network broadening its suite of crypto-related services.The payments giant will allow US financial institutions to settle transactions using Circle Internet Group Inc.’s USDC stablecoin over the Solana blockchain. Faster Settlement for U.S. Banks?By allowing ...
Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot
Description: Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, which are settling with Visa in USDC over the Solana blockchain.
Amex CEO slams surcharges
Description: Steve Squeri said higher surcharges would be a negative experience for the card network’s customers.
Walmart wants out of card class
Description: The retailer says a proposed settlement with Visa and Mastercard over card fees demonstrates the need for major changes to the plaintiff class.
2025-12-15
Evercore ISI Maintains an In Line Rating on Visa Inc. (V), Lifts PT to $380 From $375
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the most profitable NYSE stocks to buy right now. On December 12, Evercore ISI maintained an In Line rating on Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and lifted the price target to $380 from $375. The firm also added the stock to its “Tactical Outperform” list going into the year-end and the […]
Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund November 2025 Monthly Update
Description: BOSTON, December 15, 2025--Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund November 2025 Monthly Update
Visa Launches Stablecoins Advisory as Market Tops $300B — Banks Rush In?
Description: Visa has launched a new “Stablecoins Advisory Practice” as the stablecoin market climbs above $300 billion just as banks and financial institutions accelerate their engagement with digital dollars. Visa has launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice to help banks, fintechs and enterprises design and implement stablecoin strategies. The service will support ...
Global Biometric Payment Cards Market Intelligence Report 2025-2030 Featuring 25 Players Including BNP Paribas, IDEX Biometrics, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, Visa, Zwipe
Description: Biometric Payment Cards Market Biometric Payment Cards Market Dublin, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Biometric Payment Cards - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global market for Biometric Payment Cards was valued at US$289.6 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$5.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 64.3% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts,
BofA Analyst Is Bullish On Visa Inc. (V)
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is among the 12 Best Performing Dow Stocks in 2025. TheFly revealed on December 11 that BofA analyst Mihir Bhatia assigned a $382 price objective and upgraded Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) from Neutral to Buy. Bhatia noted the shares offer “very attractive return potential,” considering the company’s recent poor performance. Additionally, the analyst […]
MassPay Integrates Visa Direct for Global B2B Instant Payout Solutions Enablement
Description: LAS VEGAS & SAN FRANCISCO, December 15, 2025--MassPay Holdings LLC today announced that MassPay is integrating Visa Direct to enable faster payouts to cards, bank accounts, and digital wallets through MassPay's proprietary orchestration platform.
Digital Payment Today - AI Transforming Payments Landscape In Latin America
Description: AI adoption in Latin America's payments and e-commerce sectors is expanding rapidly, driven by fintech hubs in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. These countries are leveraging strong fintech ecosystems and favorable regulations to enhance digital payment solutions. Despite this momentum, challenges such as talent shortages, high implementation costs, and inconsistent regulatory enforcement hinder wider AI scalability and adoption, particularly in smaller economies. As regional governance evolves,...
Exclusive: Visa launches stablecoins advisory practice to keep up with crypto wave
Description: The payment giant is seeking to guide fintechs and banks in navigating the crypto landscape
The Zacks Analyst Blog Visa, The Charles Schwab, Amphenol, Autoscope and United-Guardian
Description: Visa leads Zacks' top analyst reports as strong volume growth, cross-border gains and digital payments strength highlight its outlook.
Merchants assail card fees pact
Description: Retailers, restaurants and others oppose a proposed court settlement with Visa and Mastercard over swipe fees as insufficient and favorable to the networks.
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2025-12-13
HSBC and JPMorgan Positive on Visa (V)
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the 14 Most Promising Fintech Stocks to Invest In. On December 7, HSBC upgraded its rating on Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) from Hold to Buy and raised its price target from $335 to $389. The firm said that the stock’s underperformance has created an attractive entry point. HSBC analysts noted […]
Is Bank of America’s Stablecoin Upgrade Reframing Visa (V) as a Fintech Innovator or Utility?
Description: In recent days, Bank of America upgraded Visa after the company highlighted new product initiatives, including stablecoin integration and AI-enhanced commerce across its network. The upgrade framed stablecoins as a potential growth avenue for Visa’s cross-border and real-time payout capabilities, rather than a direct threat to its business model. We’ll now explore how Bank of America’s confidence in Visa’s stablecoin opportunity and innovation focus could influence the existing investment...
Jim Cramer on Visa: “They’re Doing Incredibly Well”
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer expressed thoughts on. When a caller expressed worry about the stock, Cramer commented: “I just had a really nice update with Visa just the other day, and it was really quite amazing. They’re doing incredibly well. Look, if you want to get into the business […]
2025-12-12
Top Analyst Reports for Visa, Charles Schwab & Amphenol
Description: Analysts spotlight fresh insights on Visa, Schwab and Amphenol, with new data on growth drivers, risks and market performance.
Dave Ramsey: Two Questions That Separate the Rich and the Poor
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
Visa’s Unusual Options Activity on Thursday Signals 3 Smart Profit Moves You Can Make Now
Description: Action on Visa stock was busy in Thursday's trading. Share volume was nearly double its 30-day average, and options volume was almost three times the monthly average. More importantly, its unusual options activity offers three ways for investors to profit.
Strength Seen in Visa (V): Can Its 6.1% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Description: Visa (V) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Consumer behavior is shifting; can banks keep up?
Description: As shoppers embrace new forms of AI, crypto and alternative financing, payment experts say financial institutions will need to reassess traditional payment products.
Klarna Targets Mainstream Crypto Adoption Through Privy Partnership
Description: KLAR teams with Privy to design a simple crypto wallet, aiming to bring everyday users deeper into digital asset transactions.
Nasdaq Futures Slip as Broadcom Results Fail to Ease AI Fears, Fed Speak on Tap
Description: December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending down -0.58% this morning as Broadcom’s earnings report prompted further concerns about the AI trade.
Stablecoins Get Backing From Cross-Party UK Lawmakers Urging Pro-Innovation Rules
Description: The group calls for a forward-looking framework to maintain the U.K.'s fintech leadership and attract international investment.
2025-12-11
Stablecoins Gain Ground in Blockchain Gaming as Studios Tighten Spending, Study Finds
Description: New industry data shows developers leaning on stablecoins and disciplined business models as blockchain studios adjust to cooling markets.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed after record-setting day on Wall Street
Description: US stock futures climbed as Wall Street diversified out of AI tech stocks, as bubble fears dominate sentiment.
Regular Companies Are Finally Beating Tech Stocks
Description: The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.3% and hit a new record Thursday, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.3%, dragged down by concerns about spending at tech giant Oracle. The S&P 500 also rose to a record, but trailed the Dow by 1.14 percentage points, its largest underperformance versus the Dow since February, according to Dow Jones Market Data. “You’re getting a spill over of bullish sentiment in companies outside of tech,” said Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM.
Dow, S&P 500 Notch New Highs; Oracle Selloff Weighs on Tech Sector
Description: The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 hit fresh peaks on Thursday, while a post-earnings
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Description: Find insight on Visa, prediction markets and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
These Stocks Moved the Most Today: Oracle, Nvidia, Broadcom, Planet Labs, Visa, Ciena, Gemini Space Station, and More
Description: Oracle falls sharply after the cloud-computing company’s guidance comes in short of estimates and it raises its spending forecast.
Most Stocks Recover from Oracle Sell-Off
Description: The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.35%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.23%, and December...
A Tough Day for Tech Was a Good Day for Banks
Description: Investors skittish about tech are showing renewed enthusiasm for banks. State Street’s bank-centric exchange traded fund, XLF, hit an all-time high Thursday after a one-day gain of more than 2%. The fund holds shares of banks, credit cards and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.
Visa Stock Upgraded To Buy On Upside Potential, Stablecoin Prospects
Description: BofA on Thursday upgraded Visa stock to buy on share growth potential, stablecoin opportunities. V stock ranks 20th in the Dow.
US Equity Markets Mixed After Oracle Shares Drop Sharply Following Quarterly Results
Description: US equity indexes were mixed Thursday after Oracle's (ORCL) shares dropped following lower-than-expe
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Gain Late Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks were advancing in late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index ri
Dow hits record high, Visa upgraded to Buy by BofA
Description: As part of Thursday's Market Minute, Josh Lipton recaps some of the top stories investors are watching, including Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) hitting a record high, Bank of America upgrading Visa stock (V) to a Buy rating, and Ciena's (CIEN) fiscal fourth quarter earnings. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
Dow Rises, Nasdaq Falls Intraday as Oracle Slumps
Description: US benchmark equity indexes were mixed intraday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping and t
Visa Is a ‘Great Business on Sale.’ Stablecoins Aren’t a Problem for the Stock.
Description: Visa is already taking steps to shield itself from the rise of the cryptocurrency, BofA Securities says.
Today's Market: Dow Climbs 450 Points While S&P 500, Nasdaq Fall on Oracle Earnings Miss
Description: Dow Hits Record as Investors Flee AI Stocks Following Oracle Shock
Why Visa (V) Stock Is Trading Up Today
Description: Shares of global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) jumped 4.2% in the morning session after BofA Securities upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and set a price target of $382.00.
V Gains Loyalty Edge as Collinson & On-us Unlock 1,800+ Airport Perks
Description: Visa expands its travel appeal as Collinson and On-us unlock instant access to 1,800+ lounges for eligible cardholders.
Visa Foundation Board Appoints Najada Kumbuli as President of Visa Foundation
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, December 11, 2025--Visa today announced that Najada Kumbuli has been appointed President of Visa Foundation.
Dow Is on Track for a Record Level
Description: The Dow has opened with a bang. The Dow is up 0.7% to trade at 48,403.29. It's only a few points away from setting a new intraday trading record. If it closes at current levels, it would set its 18th record of 2025.
PayPal downgraded, Roku upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Description: PayPal downgraded, Roku upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
2025-12-10
Collinson International and On-us Partner to Provide Instant Access to 1,800+ Airport Experiences Globally for Visa Cardholders
Description: Collinson International, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with On-us, a leading global incentive solution platform. This collaboration provides eligible Visa cardholders based in Asia Pacific with instant, seamless access to more than 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide – available automatically the moment they use their card.
Fintech unicorn Zilch lands payments licence from City watchdog
Description: One of Britain’s most prominent fintech unicorns has secured a payments services licence from UK regulators as it hunts for acquisition targets ahead of an eventual move to list its shares publicly. Sky News understands that Zilch, which has more than five million customers, will announce on Thursday that it has been awarded the licence by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It is also expected to say that it has deepened its relationship with Visa, the global payments network, by becoming a direct, principal member, which will pave the way for new payment-related collaborations between the two companies.
Coherent and Beazer Homes have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Description: COHR rides surging AI/datacenter demand, doubling revenue projections and deepening ties with NVIDIA and Apple.
Mastercard Turns on the Cash Tap: Buybacks Boom, Dividends Bloom
Description: MA boosts shareholder rewards with a new $14B buyback and a 14% dividend hike as strong cash flow fuels continued capital returns.
2025-12-09
NayaPay Launches Global QR Payments for Pakistanis via Alipay+
Description: SINGAPORE, December 10, 2025--NayaPay, one of Pakistan’s fastest growing fintech platforms, has launched global QR payments in collaboration with Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway.
Stripe's Tempo Payments Blockchain Opens to Public With Mastercard, UBS Onboard
Description: Tempo, the payments-focused blockchain from Stripe and Paradigm, is now open to the public following its global testnet launch.
Can Visa's Cross-Border Engine Still Deliver Double-Digit Growth?
Description: V's cross-border business surges with 11% volume growth, fueled by travel, e-commerce and new multi-currency and stablecoin features.
Lumanu and Visa join forces to fix broken creator payments
Description: Lumanu, the payments and compliance platform for the global creative economy, today announced a new collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to enable fast, secure payments to creators and contractors in more than 195 countries and territories.
Mastercard Trading Below 50-Day & 200-Day SMA: How to Play the Stock
Description: MA trades below key SMAs despite strong digital growth and earnings outlook. Should investors wait?
Stripe-Backed Blockchain Tempo Starts Testnet; Kalshi, Mastercard, UBS Added as Partners
Description: Tempo, built by Stripe and Paradigm, has started testing payment-focused blockchain and has onboard a slew of institutional partners.
7 Surprising Stocks Warren Buffett Refuses To Own — and Why
Description: Discover seven surprising stocks Warren Buffett refuses to own and learn the reasons behind his decisions to avoid these investments.
Is Trending Stock Visa Inc. (V) a Buy Now?
Description: Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Visa (V). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Leverage on the Rocks: Can Gen Z & Millennials Keep AmEx Premium?
Description: AXP leans on leverage and rising Gen Z and Millennial adoption to fuel returns while preserving its premium edge.
Visa’s new program vexes merchants
Description: The card giant’s revamped system for assessing interchange fees on credit card transactions has socked some merchants with higher costs.
How The Latest Analyst Shifts Are Rewriting The Story Behind Visa’s Valuation
Description: Visa’s fair value estimate has nudged up to about $396 from roughly $391 as analysts bake in slightly stronger long term revenue growth of about 10.2% and a modestly lower discount rate near 7.39%, reflecting growing confidence in the resilience of its global payments franchise. Street research remains broadly constructive, pointing to Visa’s network scale, cross border tailwinds, and value added services as reasons the company can keep compounding through macro noise. Read on to see what is...
Circle Wins ADGM License, Taps Former Visa Executive to Lead Middle East Push
Description: The approval positions Circle to offer regulated payment services in Abu Dhabi as the UAE accelerates its oversight of crypto.
USDC Issuer Circle Secures Abu Dhabi's ADGM License in Middle East Expansion
Description: The license allows Circle to expand USDC payment and settlement tools across the United Arab Emirates.
2025-12-08
NEAR Achieves 1M Transactions Per Second in Sharded, Test Environment
Description: NEAR Protocol NEAR $1.75 24h volatility: 3.1% Market cap: $2.25 B Vol. 24h: $177.00 M has achieved a significant milestone of 1 million transactions per second (TPS) in a benchmark test environment created to simulate a real-world scenario. This development helps to demonstrate sharding is an efficient method for high ...
Top-Ranked ETFs to Power Your Portfolio Higher
Description: With market tailwinds building and optimism returning, these top-ranked ETFs can help investors capture momentum safely.
Netflix, Tesla downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Description: Netflix, Tesla downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Achieve appoints Layla Revis as senior vice president of marketing
Description: Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has appointed Layla Revis as senior vice president of marketing. Revis is an experienced global brand and digital strategist with a strong track record leading marketing teams and shaping breakthrough campaigns across technology, advertising and financial services.
Digital Payment Update - 4PAY Enhances Cloud Platform with Opti9 Partnership
Description: 4PAY has partnered with Opti9 to enhance its Canadian digital payments infrastructure through advanced cloud technology. Leveraging Opti9's expertise in AWS, this collaboration aims to modernize 4PAY's PaiyHub platform, facilitating a secure and scalable cloud architecture. This development will support 4PAY's mission for financial inclusion and its capacity to enable real-time decision-making and global interoperability within its financial services platform. The partnership promises to...
MongoDB and Bath & Body Works have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Description: MDB earns Bull of the Day as Atlas momentum, Microsoft integration and strong Q3 results drive a sharp post-earnings surge.
Visa to move European headquarters to Canary Wharf, England
Description: The move is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2028, with the new office space set to focus on advancing digital payments across the area.
2025-12-07
Is Visa Still Attractive After Strong Multi Year Gains and Recent Price Pause?
Description: Wondering if Visa at around $331 a share is still a smart buy or if most of the upside is already priced in? You are not alone, and this breakdown is designed to give you a clear, valuation‑first answer. Despite a solid long term climb, with the stock up 62.3% over 3 years and 66.5% over 5 years, Visa has cooled recently, slipping about 1.0% over the last week and 1.4% over the past month while still sitting 5.4% higher year to date. Much of this pause comes as markets digest ongoing macro...
A settlement between Visa and Mastercard means businesses could charge different fees for different cards. What to know
Description: Premium cards with higher rewards cost retailers more to process, and they soon may be able to pass that onto you.
2025-12-06
Jim Cramer Notes Capital One is Challenging Its “Old Highs”
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 […]
2025-12-05
Visa (V) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
Description: The latest trading day saw Visa (V) settling at $331.24, representing a +1.27% change from its previous close.
Visa Inc. (V): A Bull Case Theory
Description: We came across a bullish thesis on Visa Inc. on Uncle Stock Notes’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on V. Visa Inc.’s share was trading at $330.39 as of December 1st. V’s trailing and forward P/E were 32.79 and 26.11 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Visa Inc. reported robust Q4 and full-year FY2025 […]
Inflation-troubled American Gen Z wants free crypto this Christmas
Description: Nearly half of Americans now use AI tools in their holiday shopping, while interest in gifting crypto is rising sharply, according to a new Visa Holiday Spending Shift Survey released Dec. 2. Visa found that 47% of U.S. shoppers used AI for at least one holiday task, with gift discovery ranking as ...
Dave Ramsey Reveals the Mindset Shift Behind Building Wealth
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
Are Buyouts and Partnerships Powering Mastercard's Long-Term Growth?
Description: MA's aggressive acquisitions and global partnerships are fueling its shift beyond cards into digital finance infrastructure.
Barclays warns interchange fee overhaul could threaten airlines’ loyalty revenue
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.
Canary Wharf revival gathers pace as Visa prepares to relocate European HQ
Description: Visa has struck a deal to move its European headquarters to London’s Canary Wharf, handing a fresh boost to the city’s financial district.
Visa and Central Bank of Syria to build Syrian digital payments ecosystem
Description: The initial focus will involve collaborating with licenced financial institutions to establish a secure payments infrastructure.
Airline loyalty plans at risk as interchange fee shake-up looms, says Barclays
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.
2025-12-04
Chubb Limited (CB): A Bull Case Theory
Description: We came across a bullish thesis on Chubb Limited on Value investing subreddit by Chicagoroomie312. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on CB. Chubb Limited’s share was trading at $294.50 as of December 2nd. CB’s trailing and forward P/E were 12.28 and 11.03 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. Chubb Limited provides insurance and reinsurance products […]
AmEx Trading Above 21X P/E: Playing Offense With a Higher Price Tag?
Description: AXP's premium valuation, strong revenue gains and surging Gen Z and Millennial spending put the stock at a pivotal moment.
Buy Visa and Toast, Avoid PayPal, These Analysts Say. How to Play Payments Stocks in 2026.
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.
Visa at 25X Earnings: A Premium Story or a Better Buy on the Pullback?
Description: V's pullback and 25X earnings multiple raise the question: Does the stock's growth runway still justify its premium?
CRCL's Accelerating USDC Adoption Drives Top Line: What's Ahead?
Description: Circle rides surging USDC adoption as soaring circulation, rising volumes and expanding networks power its growth momentum.
Stablecoin Adoption and Tokenized Settlement Take Center Stage at Binance Blockchain Week
Description: During a panel session moderated by CryptoNews during Binance Blockchain Week, panelists examined the accelerating evolution of stablecoins, from retail adoption and cross-border payments to tokenized settlement and institutional frameworks. Speakers included Sam Elfarra (Tron DAO), Marcelo Sacomori (Braza Bank), and Daniel Lee (Banking Circle). A clear exploration of how ...
JPMorgan sees 2026 clean slate for fintech, raises Toast and names Visa top pick
Description: Investing.com -- JPMorgan expects 2026 to mark a reset for payments and fintech stocks after what it calls the sector’s worst year in 15 years, excluding the COVID shock.
Stablecoins or Bitcoin — who fits Satoshi’s cash vision?
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.
Visa Launches Global Art Collection to Elevate Creators and Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 26™
Description: MIAMI, December 04, 2025--Visa today unveiled the first five pieces in its first-ever global art collection celebrating the cultural energy of the FIFA World Cup 26™. Featuring more than twenty artists from six continents, the collection reflects Visa’s belief that creativity drives commerce—and that today’s creators are the entrepreneurs shaping communities and culture around the world.
Visa, Pismo and Circle to introduce AI-powered PayLater card in Vietnam
Description: The new product, described as Vietnam’s inaugural AI-powered PayLater card, is set for phased release starting early 2026.
2025-12-03
Circle Collaborates with Pismo and Visa to Launch Vietnam’s First AI-Powered PayLater Card
Description: SINGAPORE, December 04, 2025--Visa, a world leader in digital payments, and Pismo today jointly announced a strategic collaboration with Circle Asia Technologies, a pioneering credit-led neobank in Southeast Asia, to unlock credit for millions in Vietnam. This will enable Circle to launch the nation’s first truly AI-powered PayLater card aiming to set new standards for transparency, personalization, and user experience in the financial industry.
Assessing Visa (V) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback
Description: Visa stock slips after recent pullback Visa (V) shares have eased off their highs over the past month, slipping roughly 2% over the past 3 months even as the broader market has held up reasonably well. See our latest analysis for Visa. That pullback comes after a solid run, with Visa still sitting on a mid single digit year to date share price return and a three year total shareholder return above 60 percent. This suggests momentum has cooled, but the long term growth story remains intact. If...
UbiRider Achieves PCI DSS Certification, Strengthening Security and Paving the Way for AI-Driven Transit Innovation
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
Can AXP Keep Its ROE Shining While Expenses Climb the Ladder?
Description: American Express navigates rising expenses with innovation and strong execution as it works to keep its standout ROE on track.
BGL: Initiation of Vertically Integrated Gold Fintech Company with a Price Target of $20.00.
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
Institutional Activity Climbs This Bitcoin Cycle, Tokenized RWAs Reach $24B: Glassnode
Description: Bitcoin’s latest market cycle is shaping up to be one of its most mature, with new Glassnode data showing a surge in institutional participation, calmer trading conditions and rapid growth in tokenized real-world assets. Glassnode and Fasanara Capital, in their Q4 Digital Assets Report, say the structure of the market ...
2025-12-02
Can Affirm's Low-Ticket Purchases Outgrow Its Big-Ticket Categories?
Description: AFRM shifts focus to everyday low-ticket purchases, boosting transactions, loyalty and platform growth beyond big-ticket items.
Does Visa's AWS Move Signal a New Standard for Secure AI Transactions?
Description: V's AWS partnership brings secure, tokenized tools and blueprints to power scalable agentic commerce and real-time autonomous transactions.
Diginex Just Took a Step Toward Becoming the Platform Every Regulated Company Needs
Description: BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Compliance used to be a footnote. Now it's the battlefield. Companies aren't just filing paperwork. They're proving emissions, tracing supply chains, validating human rights practices, and preparing ...
Did your kid ask for crypto in their stocking? They're not alone
Description: Gen Z wants crypto for Christmas. Crypto is “the new digital stocking stuffer,” Visa announced in a new survey, released Dec. 2.
In-Store Tap: Klarna Plants Its Flag in 14 European Markets
Description: KLAR expands Tap to Pay across 14 European markets, building on the rapid global traction of the debit-first Klarna Card.
Diginex Signs MOU to Acquire Plan A (plana.earth) AI Platform Trusted by Chloe, BMW, Deutsche Bank, Visa and Trivago
Description: Transaction aims to Create the World’s Most Comprehensive AI-Powered ESG and Carbon Management PlatformLONDON, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX), a leading provider of Sustainability RegTech and Data Management solutions, today announced the signing of a non-binding MOU for the acquisition of PlanA.earth GmbH (“Plan A”), one of Europe’s leading AI-powered carbon accounting and decarbonization platforms. This strategic all-share transaction will create a powerful, i
Jefferies Maintains a Bullish Stance on Visa (V)
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the best dividend stocks in the financial sector. On November 24, Trevor Williams, a Jefferies analyst, assigned a Buy recommendation on Visa. Williams set a price target of $410 on the stock. In a different business update, dated November 25, Visa made an agreement with the M7 World Championship, […]
Visa (V) Enhances Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Across CEMEA Region
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the best dividend stocks to buy according to hedge funds. A November 28 Reuters report mentioned that Visa has shared plans to enhance its stablecoin settlement capacity in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region. It is collaborating with Aquanow for this undertaking, which is […]
2025-12-01
BHN brings Visa eGift card to Australian retailers - A digital-first gift card with in-store convenience
Description: Global branded payments provider, Blackhawk Network (BHN), has partnered with iconic Australian brand, Big W, to bring the speed, convenience and security of an eGift into physical retail stores with the launch of in-store Visa eGift cards.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights PayPal, Visa and Mastercard
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.
Tap, Travel, Transact: Is Visa Quietly Crafting the Perfect Growth Mix?
Description: V's tap-to-pay surge, cross-border rebound and AI-driven fraud tools are powering a potent growth mix for FY26.
This Week In Digital Payment - Visa Teams Up With Aquanow For Stablecoin Settlement
Description: Visa has announced a partnership with Aquanow to enhance its stablecoin settlement capabilities across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. This collaboration aims to integrate Aquanow’s digital asset infrastructure with Visa's technology, enabling financial institutions to settle transactions using stablecoins like USDC. The partnership is set to reduce costs and settlement times, addressing the growing demand for faster, cost-effective cross-border transactions...
Payments app Oobit expands with South Africa launch
Description: Oobit’s decentralised settlement layer is said to support gasless, on-chain payments from user-controlled wallets directly.
Amazon, Visa team on agentic tools
Description: The retail juggernaut is locking arms with the largest U.S. card network to provide software developers with tools and contacts for creating agentic commerce experiences.
2025-11-30
Visa Stock Analysis: A Great Business, But Already Priced for Perfection
Description: Strong Fundamentals, Limited Upside?
2025-11-29
Crypto Payments Firm Truther to Launch Non-Custodial USDT Visa Card in El Salvador
Description: The card doesn't require preloading funds or custodial services, and carries a 2% fee on currency conversions, with no IOF tax for Brazilian users.
2025-11-28
How Investors May Respond To Visa (V) Expanding Stablecoin Settlement Across New Growth Markets
Description: Visa recently announced an expansion of its stablecoin settlement capabilities across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, partnering with Aquanow to enable faster, lower-cost cross-border transactions using approved stablecoins like USDC. This development underscores Visa’s push to digitize its backend money movement, now supporting daily settlement and reporting monthly stablecoin settlement volumes at a very large annualized run rate. We’ll explore how Visa’s...
PYPL Stock Down 27.5% YTD: Is it a Buying Opportunity or Time to Exit?
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.
Why Is Gen Z Emerging as AmEx's Next Premium Growth Driver?
Description: AXP taps Gen Z and Millennials as demand for premium, experience-driven perks surges, turning young spenders into a powerful growth engine.
Visa taps Aquanow to boost stablecoin settlement capabilities
Description: The partnership integrates Aquanow’s digital asset infrastructure with Visa’s advanced technology stack.
2025-11-27
Visa Partners With Aquanow to Expand Stablecoin Settlement Across the CEMEA Region
Description: Visa has announced that it is expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) through a new partnership with Aquanow, a digital assets platform. Aquanow x Visa – Stablecoins Enter The Financial Mainstream.@Visa has selected @Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement across CEMEA, ...
Visa Partners With Aquanow to Expand Stablecoin Settlements Across CEMEA Region
Description: Visa Inc. announced a partnership with crypto fintech company Aquanow on November 27 to extend stablecoin settlement options across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMA). According to the announcement, the deal links Visa’s payment network to Aquanow’s digital asset infrastructure, enabling issuers and acquirers to use ...
Capital One vs. Synchrony: Which Credit Card Lender is a Better Pick?
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.
Why Is Visa (V) Down 2.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
Description: Visa (V) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
Visa Taps Aquanow to Scale Stablecoin Settlements Across CEMEA
Description: V goes bigger on stablecoins, teaming up with Aquanow to streamline settlement across CEMEA.
Circle's Arc Network Gains Momentum: Is It the Next Growth Catalyst?
Description: CRCL's Arc Network enters public testing with 100+ major partners, positioning Circle for a potential leap in internet-finance growth.
Saudi Arabia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Report 2025: A $2.36 Billion Market by 2030 Featuring Tamara, Tabby, Spotti, Postpay, Telr, Cashew Payments, Mastercard, Visa, Affirm, Zippay
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
Beyond by RS2 and Mediengruppe Deutschland Launch Digital Fan Ecosystem with Nürnberg Ice Tigers
Description: FRANKFURT, Germany & BERLIN & NUREMBERG, Germany, November 27, 2025--Beyond by RS2 and Mediengruppe Deutschland launch Ice Tigers digital fan ecosystem with payments, loyalty, content and engagement.
Thredd signs agreement for Visa Cloud Connect global rollout
Description: Thredd said that this development builds on its relationship with Visa and highlights a shared interest in progressing cloud-based infrastructure in payment.
2025-11-26
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Workday posts lukewarm quarterly subscription revenue, shares fall
Description: Workday reported third-quarter subscription revenue in line with Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, signaling softer demand and sending its shares down nearly 7% in extended trading. The human resources software provider's fourth-quarter subscription revenue forecast was also barely above estimates, hit by sluggish demand from certain higher education customers that depend heavily on federal funding. Workday competes with Oracle, SAP and payroll providers such as Automatic Data Processing.
3 High-Quality Stocks Getting Stomped by the Market. Time to Buy?
Description: The broader market has surged to record highs in 2025, with the S&P 500 up about 14% year-to-date. Yet this rising tide has left many boats high and dry. A chunk of stocks sits underwater for the year or lag the indexes by double digits, echoing the wide divergences from the late-1990s tech bubble when ... 3 High-Quality Stocks Getting Stomped by the Market. Time to Buy?
Is MA Using Beauty Commerce to Unlock Its Next SME Growth Wave?
Description: Mastercard's beauty-commerce push targets 350,000 salons by digitizing payments, easing credit access and supporting entrepreneurs across the region.
Visa Inc. (V) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Description: Zacks.com users have recently been watching Visa (V) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Is Visa (V) The Best Non-AI Stock to Buy Ahead of Potential Bubble Burst?
Description: We recently published Top 10 Non-AI Stocks Redditors are Buying Ahead of Potential Bubble Burst. Visa Inc (NYSE:V) is one of the top non-AI stocks redditors are buying. Visa Inc (NYSE:V) is one of the best non-tech and non-AI stocks to buy, according to Redditors, amid the company’s near-dominance in the payments card services market. […]
How Is Visa's Stock Performance Compared to Other Financial Stocks?
Description: Since Visa has outperformed relative to its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on its prospects.
Belle Leads The Charge In Global With 2 Other Penny Stocks
Description: Global markets have recently been weighed down by concerns over AI-related valuations and mixed economic signals, leading to a cautious sentiment among investors. In this context, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated name—remain an intriguing area for those seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. With strong financial foundations and growth potential, these stocks can offer value at lower price points without the heightened risks often associated with this segment of the...
Saudi Arabia Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Report 2025: A $2.36 Billion Market by 2030 Featuring Tamara, Tabby, Spotti, Postpay, Telr, Cashew Payments, Mastercard, Visa, Affirm, Zippay
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
Thredd Signs Landmark Agreement to Enable Visa Cloud Connect Globally
Description: LONDON, November 25, 2025--Thredd, a leading next-generation global payments processor, today announced that it has signed an agreement to enable Visa Cloud Connect on a global scale. This milestone reflects Thredd’s continued investment in cloud-first infrastructure and reinforces its role as a global technology leader in payments processing.
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fiserv and Global Payments
Description: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fiserv and Global Payments stand out as cross-border growth and digital adoption offset rising tech and security costs.
2025-11-24
Visa Taps Into Esports With M7 World Championship Partnership To Empower Youths Through Digital Payments
Description: This marks the payment giant's first partnership with one of the world's most popular sports and entertainment IPs SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / November 24, 2025 / Visa inked a landmark partnership with the M7 World Championship (M7), marking ...
Crypto Wallet Firm Exodus Buys Baanx and Monavate for $175M
Description: The U.S.-listed wallet provider is acquiring W3C Corp, the parent company of crypto card and payments firms Baanx and Monavate.
5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Despite Rising Tech Costs
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.
1 Reason I Will Never Sell Visa
Description: The company's growth opportunities continue to expand as the global financial system develops.
Can Visa Capture More Holiday Spend Through Link's Festive Rewards?
Description: V taps festive mall traffic through Link's Christmas rewards, aiming to drive holiday spending and boost transaction activity.
Plot Twist: Credit Card Giants Are Emerging As Crypto Disruptors
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.
OpenWay Powers Global Rollout of Visa Fleet 2.0, Accelerating the Future of Mobility Payments
Description: OpenWay, a leading global provider of digital payment software solutions, has joined forces with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to be a part of the Ready for Fleet program.
Which Low-Cap Altcoins Benefit the Most From Growing Interest in the Neobank Narrative?
Description: Low-cap Neobank altcoins surge as Web3 banking, AI agents, and crypto payment cards draw rising investor attention.
Digital Payment Today - Middle East Embedded Finance Boom Drives Financial Inclusion
Description: The embedded finance sector in the Middle East is experiencing significant growth influenced by regulatory support, digital transformation initiatives, and the expansion of e-commerce and gig platforms. This thriving ecosystem is spurred by the integration of Banking-as-a-Service and embedded payment solutions, enhancing financial inclusion across various sectors such as ride-hailing and retail. Prominent regional platforms are incorporating financial tools like credit and digital wallets,...
2025-11-23
Link Partners with Classic American Candy Brand Jelly Belly to Unleash "Jubilant Red Christmas" Magic
Description: Link Asset Management (Link) is collaborating with the classic American candy brand Jelly Belly to present the "Jubilant Red Christmas" campaign from 21 November 2025 to 11 January 2026, making this a sweet Christmas celebration filled with love and joy. In addition, to mark Link's 20th anniversary this year, 20 Link malls have been decorated in dazzling red and feature optical illusion art installations to create a series of creative and playful photo spots and Christmas scenes featuring Mr Jel
Jim Cramer Says “Capital One Discover Has Got Really Fabulous Scale”
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 […]
Examining Visa’s True Worth After Latest Dip and Digital Payments Push
Description: Wondering if Visa stock is a great buy or possibly overhyped? Let’s dig into what really matters for anyone curious about its true value. Visa's stock has seen mixed momentum lately, with a slight drop of 0.6% in the past week and down 5.6% over the last month. However, it still holds a year-to-date gain of 4.3% and a solid 6.6% return over the past year. Some of these swings reflect recent headlines around shifting consumer spending trends and the company's push into digital payment...
2025-11-22
Top Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
Description: If owning some is good, holding more may be even better.
Billionaire Warren Buffett Owns 6 Dow Jones Stocks. Here's My Top Buy for 2026.
Description: This dividend-paying growth stock is a top buy for investors seeking a high-quality company at a favorable value.
Prediction: This Warren Buffett Stock Will Join Berkshire Hathaway in the $1 Trillion Club by 2030
Description: Visa's earnings growth could slow, and it could still deliver better returns than the S&P 500.
2025-11-21
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Climb Late Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks were advancing in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index risi
Bluwhale Introduces Stablecoin Agent During Market Volatility
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.
$200 Billion Swipe-Fee Showdown: Visa and Mastercard's Deal Faces Retail Revolt
Description: Merchants, Walmart, and lawmakers unite to challenge a settlement that could shake up the entire credit-card ecosystem.
Will AmEx's Travel & Lifestyle Services Become Its Next Profit Engine?
Description: AXP is elevating its travel and lifestyle services into a broader, experience-driven growth engine for premium members.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Visa, Merck, Southern Company, Community Bancorp and Comstock
Description: V benefits from rising cross-border volumes and strong digital payments momentum as analysts spotlight broad performance drivers across key sectors.
Norway Cards and Payments Market Opportunity and Risks Analysis Report 2025-2029: Cross-Nordic Transfers Simplified by Vipps with Visa Direct and Mastercard Send
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
2025-11-20
Top Analyst Reports for Visa, Merck & Southern Company
Description: Visa sees solid volume growth and cross-border gains, while Merck and Southern Company navigate competitive and regulatory pressures.
Ahead of Holiday Season, Visa Identifies Five Transformative Forces Reshaping Global Payment Security
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, November 20, 2025--To celebrate International Fraud Awareness Week, Visa (NYSE: V) today released its Fall 2025 Biannual Threats Report, revealing five forces that are transforming the global payments security landscape.
Can Visa Gain More Ground as Cash App Flexes Into Pay-Over-Time?
Description: V gains momentum as Cash App and Afterpay pilot a new pay-over-time debit feature that runs across its network.
Made Card Launches Visa® Card Made for Homeowners; Announces $8MM+ Seed Funding and Strategic Partnership with Fairway Home Mortgage
Description: NEW YORK, November 20, 2025--Made Card, a NYC-based fintech company built to help homeowners save time, money, and stress, today announced the launch of the Made Essential Visa Signature Preferred Card, alongside $8MM+ in seed funding and a nationwide distribution partnership with Fairway Home Mortgage, one of the nation’s largest retail mortgage originators.
BMO Launches New CDRs With Exposure to U.S. Stocks Including Apple, Intel, Mastercard, Pfizer and Visa
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.
2025-11-19
Visa (V) Shares Pull Back: Is the Current Valuation an Opportunity for Investors?
Description: Visa (V) shares have edged lower over the past month, down 6%, reflecting a mix of market shifts and investor reactions to recent sector developments. Despite this pullback, Visa’s year-to-date return remains in positive territory. See our latest analysis for Visa. Even after some choppy trading lately, Visa’s longer-term momentum is holding up. While a recent soft patch saw a 1-month share price return of -6.1%, its year-to-date gain is still positive and the 1-year total shareholder return...
Afterpay and Cash App Bring Pay Over Time to Anywhere Visa® is Accepted
Description: DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/OAKLAND, Calif., November 19, 2025--Today Cash App announced the upcoming pilot launch of Afterpay on Cash App Card, a new feature that allows eligible Cash App Card holders to turn their upcoming online or in-store transaction into a pay-over-time purchase anywhere Visa is accepted, through the issuance of a new Visa Debit Flex Card.
Visa vs. AmEx: Which Payment Giant is the Better Pick Post-Earnings?
Description: V's global scale, valuation edge and steady volume gains stand out over AXP as investors weigh post-earnings momentum between the payment giants.
Can MA's Cyber Bet Pay Off as Exabeam-Recorded Future Tie-Up Deepens?
Description: Mastercard strengthens its cybersecurity edge as Recorded Future expands its Exabeam partnership for smarter, faster threat defense.
The “English Warren Buffett” Is Selling Everything in Sight. Time to Follow Suit?
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?
Anomali to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 2025 Private Innovative Company Conference
Description: REDWOOD CITY, Calif., November 19, 2025--Anomali, the leading global AI-Powered Security and IT Operations Platform, today announced that it is participating in the Goldman Sachs 2025 Private Innovative Company Conference, taking place Tuesday, November 18 through Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Visa Inc (V) Announces a Breakthrough Pilot at Web Summit
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the Most Profitable Stocks to Buy Now. On November 12, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) announced a breakthrough pilot at Web Summit that allows businesses and platforms to send out payouts directly to recipients’ stable coin wallets. The pilot allows creators and gig workers a faster way to access funds by […]
2025-11-18
Fast Payout Online Casinos: Lucky Creek Ranked First for Instant Withdrawals
Description: Lucky Creek leads fast payout online casinos with rapid, verified withdrawal performanceNew York, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CasinoTop10.net, a renowned platform for iGaming reviews, has officially named Lucky Creek Casino as the best online casino for instant withdrawals. The platform offers fast payouts, seamless transactions, and diverse banking options, making sure that players can cash out hassle-free. Lucky Creek has solidified its position as the premier instant payouts casino due
Should You Invest $1,000 in Visa (V) Before the End of 2025?
Description: Visa reported solid revenue and adjusted profit gains in its most recent fiscal year.
Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Prize Competition Announced 2025 Winners at 5th Annual Demo Day
Description: The Black Ambition 5th Annual Demo Day & Fundable Founders Forum was held at The Sacred Space Miami on Friday, November 14th, and Saturday, November 15, 2025. Under the banner of "Celebrating Innovation, Impact, and Ambition," these events brought together a powerful ecosystem of investment, ambition, and community. These landmark events were designed to be a launching pad for underrepresented founders rewriting the future of business, culture, and purpose.
Is RS2's New Visa Status a Game-Changer for Europe's Card Market?
Description: V's new partnership elevates Beyond by RS2 to Principal Issuing Member, unlocking direct card issuance and broader payment capabilities across Europe.
Is Visa Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Description: Visa shares have compounded at an impressive clip since the company's initial public offering in 2008.
Beyond by RS2 Becomes a Principal Issuing Member of Visa
Description: FRANKFURT, Germany, November 18, 2025--Beyond by RS2, the innovation brand of RS2 Financial Services GmbH, has become a Principal Issuing Member of Visa in Europe – allowing the company to directly issue Visa cards and to launch and manage payment card programs.
2025-11-17
AmEx Flies 20.4% YTD: Should Investors Tap in Before it Boards?
Description: AmEx's 20.4% YTD surge, strong valuation edge and resilient premium spenders raise the question of where the card giant heads next.
Is Mastercard Set to Maintain Mid-Teens Revenue Growth Over Time?
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.
Visa (V) Fell Due to Slowing Growth Concerns
Description: Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC, an investment advisor, released its “Large Cap Growth Strategy” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, the US equity market rallied, with the S&P 500 Index reaching 8.12%. Bonds also finished higher in the period, with the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index […]
Digital Payment Today - Europe's Transformation Embracing AI and Evolving Payment Trends
Description: Europe's digital market is undergoing significant transformation driven by stable E-Commerce growth, the emergence of omnichannel payments, and the integration of artificial intelligence. Mobile payments are becoming increasingly dominant as enterprises focus on enhancing digital efficiency, while regulatory measures are carefully balanced with technological innovation. Consumers and businesses across the continent are experiencing a shift in transaction habits, with a notable reliance on...
Mastercard and Visa’s Proposed Settlement Might Change the Case for Investing in MA
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...
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Description: These three stocks are in different industries, but are all quintessentially Buffett.
2025-11-16
27% of Warren Buffett's $320 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
Description: The legendary investor's portfolio may not feature many tech players, but it does includes a few companies that are using AI to enhance their products and services.
The Blockspace Podcast: Did Jack Dorsey Fix The Bitcoin Merchant Problem?
Description: Cash App & Square roll out Bitcoin payments at 4M+ merchants. Jack Dorsey leverages Lightning Network to compete with Visa/credit card fees. Plus: the controversial Bitcoin denomination change that's dividing the community.
4 Reasons to Buy This Warren Buffett Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
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Everyone Should Watch Capital One (COF), Says Jim Cramer
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 […]
Visa (V) Beats Q4 Revenue Estimates as Strong U.S. Consumer Spending Drives Card Transactions
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) ranks among the best financial stocks to buy according to billionaire Ken Fisher. On October 28, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) slightly exceeded fourth-quarter earnings predictions and offered an optimistic outlook for the following fiscal year, as strong consumer spending in the United States pushed card transactions up on the company’s network. The payments […]
2025-11-15
2025-11-14
Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund October 2025 Monthly Update
Description: BOSTON, November 14, 2025--Liberty All-Star® Equity Fund October 2025 Monthly Update
How Visa’s (V) Merchant Fee Settlement May Reshape Its Earnings and Competitive Landscape
Description: Earlier this month, Visa reached a proposed settlement with U.S. merchants to reduce credit interchange fees by 0.1 percentage point over five years and offer merchants greater flexibility in surcharging and card acceptance rules. This agreement, resolving a longstanding legal dispute, introduces significant operational changes that could influence both Visa’s fee structures and merchant relationships as it awaits court approval. We'll examine how reduced interchange fees and expanded...
Shop Your Way® 5321 Visa® Credit Card* Applications Now Open
Description: CHICAGO, November 14, 2025--Shop Your Way® today announced that applications are now open for the Shop Your Way® 5321 Visa® Credit Card, a new credit card built to make everyday spending more rewarding. Apply today at ShopYourWay.com
Visa Inc. (V) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Description: Zacks.com users have recently been watching Visa (V) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
2025-11-13
Capital One Debit-Card Users Aren’t All Happy After the Switch to Discover
Description: The bank is moving its debit cards over from the Mastercard network after completing its acquisition of Discover earlier this year.
Credit card tier discrimination may be coming: New Visa-Mastercard swipe settlement could reshape rewards—and surcharges
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.
The golden age of US credit card rewards may be at an end
Description: In the US, credit card rewards are both sport and status symbol. Diehards toggle between multiple cards and meticulously track the points — redeemable...
Circle Unveils On-Chain FX Engine to Expand Stablecoin Trading on Arc Network
Description: Circle's dual offerings seek to modernize institutional cross-border currency trading with real-time settlement.
Is Gen Z the financial anxiety generation?
Description: The answer is more nuanced than you think—and it's reshaping the entire financial services industry.
Tokenized Trust: FIS Says Traditional Banks Can Mainstream Stablecoins
Description: FIS research shows banks could lead stablecoin adoption by leveraging trust, regulation and tokenized deposits to modernize payments.
Visa launches pilot for direct stablecoin payouts to digital wallets
Description: Currently, the pilot is running with a select group of partners, with plans to expand more broadly during the later part of 2026.
Could Circle (CRCL)’s Push for Reversible Stablecoins Redefine Its Competitive Edge in Institutional Markets?
Description: Circle Internet Group announced its third quarter earnings, reporting US$739.76 million in revenue and US$214.39 million in net income, alongside new partnerships with Deutsche Börse and Visa to advance stablecoin adoption in Europe. An important recent development sees Circle exploring “reversible” stablecoin transactions on its Arc platform, aiming to appeal to institutional clients such as banks. We'll explore how Circle's institutional partnerships, particularly with Deutsche Börse,...
Visa CFO trumpets legal pact
Description: The card network’s chief financial officer touted the benefits of a proposed legal settlement with merchants.
Mastercard Follows Visa Into Stablecoin Payouts via Thunes Partnership
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 ...
2025-11-12
Visa Launches Fiat-to-Stablecoin Pilot Program for Business Payments
Description: Global fintech giant Visa will roll out a new pilot program that allows businesses to make payments to individual stablecoin wallets in fiat currency, while recipients can choose to receive funds in US dollar-backed stablecoins. According to a Nov. 12 press release from Visa, the new pilot is aimed at ...
Circle stock plunges as concerns over falling interest rates overshadow strong revenue, earnings growth
Description: Circle stock tumbled 10% as concerns over falling interest rates and their potential impact on future revenue overshadowed a quarterly earnings beat.
World’s largest payment network tests stablecoin payouts to users
Description: In September, Visa (NYSE: V) unveiled its stablecoin pre-funding pilot at SIBOS 2025, introducing a faster and more flexible model for cross-border payments for businesses through Visa Direct. Months later, at Web Summit in Lisbon, Visa just took another step in its broader push to ...
Visa Pilots USDC Payouts for Creators and Gig Workers
Description: Visa expects the scheme, earmarked for creators and gig economy workers, to roll out to the public at some time in 2026.
Visa Just Unlocked Stablecoin Payouts--Here's Why That's a Game-Changer for Emerging Markets
Description: The payments giant is quietly testing USDC wallet transfers in 195 countries--reshaping how gig workers get paid worldwide.
Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined
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.
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Premarket Wednesday
Description: Financial stocks were advancing premarket Wednesday, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF
Banco San Juan Internacional Unveils New Digital Platform to Simplify Payments to Global Employees and Contractors
Description: Banco San Juan Internacional (BSJI) today announced the launch of a digital account and payment platform designed to make paying employees, contractors, and vendors in multiple countries easier than ever.
Visa launches stablecoin payout pilot for gig workers, creators and freelancers
Description: Visa is adding stablecoins to its Visa Direct service for creators. The company counts over 4 billion account holders.
Visa Turns Up the Heat in Stablecoin Payments: Can Anyone Compete?
Description: V's stablecoin pilot lets gig workers get instant crypto payouts via Visa Direct, marking a bold step toward blockchain-powered payments.
Visa's New Stablecoin Pilot To Transform How Freelancers, Uber Drivers and Global Gig Workers Get Paid
Description: Visa is piloting a new fiat-to-stablecoin payout solution. The Visa Direct integration is aimed at global platforms that need to pay users in different countries. ...
Visa Launches Pilot for Direct USDC Payouts to Power Instant Global Payments
Description: Visa has taken another major step into blockchain-based finance, unveiling a new pilot that enables direct payouts in Circle’s USDC stablecoin for creators, freelancers, and gig workers worldwide. Key Takeaways: Visa has launched a pilot program allowing direct USDC payouts for freelancers, creators, and gig workers, enabling near-instant global payments. ...
Visa Tests Stablecoin Payouts to Speed Payments for Creators, Gig Workers
Description: New Visa Direct pilot lets businesses send dollar-backed stablecoins like USDC to users’ digital wallets for near-instant access to earnings.
8 pros, cons of Visa-Mastercard pact
Description: A proposed settlement to end 20 years of credit card swipe fee litigation generated strong reactions for and against the agreement.
Visa's Karpin on Stablecoins, Agentic Commerce
Description: Stephen Karpin, Regional President for Asia Pacific at Visa, discusses how stablecoins and agentic commerce are impacting the payments ecosystem. He speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of the Singapore Fintech Festival.
2025-11-11
Visa's Scan to Pay Goes Live, Bringing Seamless QR Payments to Millions of Merchants in Asia Pacific
Description: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has gone live with its Visa Scan to Pay solution for QR payments, significantly expanding acceptance across Asia Pacific. With millions of merchants now able to accept Visa payments through widely used wallets and payment apps, consumers benefit from greater choice and flexibility - whether shopping locally or traveling abroad.
Visa Expands Visa Intelligent Commerce Across Asia Pacific, Prepares for AI Commerce Pilot by Early 2026
Description: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced significant strides in expanding Visa Intelligent Commerce across Asia Pacific, accelerating the region's push into agentic commerce – a new era where AI-powered agents shop and pay on behalf of consumers. This expansion delivers fresh progress on Visa's agentic commerce strategy by introducing new security protocols and pilot programs that are ready to build upon earlier partnerships and initiatives.
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Late Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks rose in late Tuesday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.7% an
Coinbase Abandons $2 Billion Acquisition of Stablecoin Firm BVNK: Fortune
Description: American crypto exchange Coinbase has scrapped plans to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK, according to a report Tuesday.
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Tuesday Afternoon
Description: Financial stocks rose in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.8% and th
Galaxi Brands Announces Strategic Partnership with Otaku Cash to Launch Celebrity-Driven Visa Debit Card Technology
Description: New Visa-backed debit card platform empowers celebrities and creators to monetize fan communities with exclusive branded financial experiences. LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 /Galaxi Brands, a next-generation marketplace empowering ...
Visa, Mastercard Close to Removing Legal Overhang With Minimal Financial Impact, UBS Says
Description: Visa (V) and Mastercard's (MA) updated proposed settlement agreement with US merchants is expected t
Visa, Mastercard agree to $38bn settlement over merchant fee dispute
Description: Joseph Stiglitz and Keith Leffler estimated that halting the “upward spiral” of swipe fees could save merchants $38bn by 2031.
Retiring Warren Buffett Pledges to Keep Betting on Berkshire Hathaway
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.
Visa, Mastercard Swipe Right on Fee Settlement. Will a Court Sign Off?
Description: In 2024, the swipe fees generated $83 billion in payments from merchants to card issuers, according to trade publication Nilson Report.
ChatGPT to Help PitchBook Subscribers Delve into Startups’ Financial Data
Description: As startups choose to stay private even as their valuations reach eye-popping levels, investors want a peek behind the private-market curtain.
Visa Unveils 2025 Creator Report; Introduces Creator Agent Pilot with Karat
Description: SAN FRANCISCO & LISBON, Portugal, November 11, 2025--At Web Summit 2025 today, Visa Inc. (V) strengthened its long-standing commitment to supporting digital creators as a powerful force in the global economy. Building on its recognition of creators as small businesses, Visa is using the scale of its network to help creators easily and securely pay and get paid, access capital and grow their enterprises with the same tools and resources available to small businesses worldwide.
Using Your Credit Card at the Checkout Is Set to Get a Lot More Complicated
Description: A settlement between Visa, Mastercard and merchants could usher in a new era of tiered pricing at the register.
USDC Payroll Goes Mainstream: Paystand Acquires Bitwage
Description: Paystand acquires Bitwage, adding crypto payroll with USDC/USDT to $20B platform as stablecoin transfers hit $9T in 2025.
🎧 A Legal Settlement Could Make It Harder to Use Your Rewards Card
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.
Fold Holdings Inc (FLD) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ...
Description: Fold Holdings Inc (FLD) reports impressive revenue and transaction volume growth, while navigating increased expenses and market competition.
2025-11-10
Visa, Mastercard reach $200 billion deal over swipe fees. Will you see savings?
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?
Freightos brand adopts Visa/Transcard payment financing tool
Description: Freightos has adopted an automated payment processing system from Transcard that comes with embedded financing to facilitate air cargo bookings. The post Freightos brand adopts Visa/Transcard payment financing tool appeared first on FreightWaves.
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance
Description: Financial stocks advanced Monday with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.6% and the Financial Select
Visa and Mastercard Strike a Fee Deal. The Winners and Losers.
Description: The agreement would allow merchants to lower fees and reject certain credit cards. But what does it mean for the stocks—and shoppers.
Visa and Mastercard might have a deal to lower merchant fees. Your rewards card could get hit
Description: Visa and Mastercard have a potential deal with retailers that would lower fees for merchants, potentially lowering prices but threatening prized consumer rewards.
The Credit-Card Rule That Powers Rewards Cards Just Got Broken
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.
Visa, Mastercard Near Deal to Ease Swipe Fees
Description: Potential settlement trims fees and loosens long-standing payment rules
Visa and Mastercard forge deal to end long-term dispute with merchants
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...
Wall Street Ups Mastercard's Earnings View, But the Price Tag Bites
Description: MA's rising earnings outlook and global momentum fuel optimism, but premium valuation and mounting regulatory risks temper enthusiasm.
Visa, Mastercard Agree to Settle Anti-Competitive Class Action Lawsuit
Description: Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) said Monday they have agreed to a proposed settlement to resolve claims
Visa and Mastercard Could Break the Rules That Made Them Billions
Description: A 20-year battle nears a truce--stores may soon reject rewards cards and swipe fees could shrink.
Visa, Mastercard reach legal pact with merchants
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.
CBDC Fault Lines Emerge as Digital Euro Clash Divides Europe
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 ...
2025-11-09
3 Unstoppable Stocks You Can Safely Build Your Portfolio Around
Description: These stocks are behemoths in their respective industries and among the safest stocks you can hold for not only years, but decades.
2025-11-08
Visa and Mastercard Near Deal With Merchants That Would Change Rewards Landscape
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.
Every payment method Costco accepts: From EBT to Apple Pay
Description: Costco is America’s favorite warehouse club, boasting almost twice as many members as its next-biggest rival, Sam’s Club, despite its more expensive membership fees. Another important distinction between the retailers is the payment methods each one accepts. For instance, while you can use any ...
2025-11-07
Marqeta (MQ) Supports Klarna Card Expansion in Europe
Description: Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ:MQ) is one of the 12 Best American Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now. On November 3, Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ) shared that it is working with Klarna to expand Klarna Card into 15 new European markets. Klarna is a global digital bank and flexible payments provider. This new expansion builds upon Marqeta, […]
Assessing Visa’s Value After Digital Payment Expansion and Recent Price Dip
Description: Thinking about adding Visa to your portfolio, but not sure if the current price offers real value? You are not alone. Many investors are taking a closer look at whether recent moves put the stock in bargain territory. Visa's stock price has had some ups and downs lately, sliding 1.4% in the past week and 4.4% over the last month. However, it is still up 6.9% year-to-date and 9.9% over the past year, highlighting both its resilience and volatility. Recent headlines have featured Visa's...
Nuvei adds Visa Direct for Account to enhance payment services
Description: This addition is expected to broaden Nuvei’s existing suite of fast payout tools, supporting businesses in offering customers access to funds.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Visa, Mastercard and American Express
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
2025-11-06
Fireblocks, Polygon, Solana, Stellar & TON Form $10T Consortium to Standardize Stablecoin Payments
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 ...
Think Visa's Q4 Was Good? Wait Till You See What's Under the Hood
Description: V's steady Q4 beat hides a deeper growth story; its expanding digital, tokenization and stablecoin ecosystem is reshaping payments.
OKX Jumps Into Crypto Debit Cards as Exchanges Split Between Mastercard and Visa
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 ...
Nuvei Expands Payout Offering with Visa Direct for Account Integration
Description: Nuvei today announced it has integrated Visa Direct for Account into its global payments platform, giving merchants the ability to send funds directly to consumers' and workers' bank accounts in eligible countries. The new functionality expands Nuvei's portfolio of faster payout solutions, enabling businesses to provide customers with quick, reliable, and convenient access to money wherever they are.
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Visa (V): Exploring Valuation Following Recent Share Price Uptick
Description: Visa (V) shares edged higher today, closing at $340.30. With a slight 1% gain for the day, the move caught investors’ interest, especially given Visa’s steady year-to-date return of 8%. See our latest analysis for Visa. Visa’s 1% bump today might signal renewed optimism, but it comes after a recent patch of cooling, with a 1-month share price return of -2.7%. Zooming out, momentum remains solid: Visa boasts a robust one-year total shareholder return of nearly 17%, in addition to strong...
Visa Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Description: While Visa has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a highly optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.
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Description: Nebius, IonQ, and Chime all might be promising long-term investments.
Visa Partners With Transcard To Modernize Freight Finance
Description: New tools offer instant credit and automated cash flow insights
Solana Dominance Dies with SOL Price Hitting August Lows: Early Signs of Fatigue?
Description: Solana SOL $162.3 24h volatility: 5.2% Market cap: $89.73 B Vol. 24h: $7.13 B slipped to its August lows around $156, following a sharp fall in its network dominance as traders rotated toward new high-activity chains like Hyperliquid and BNB Chain. According to DefiLlama, Solana’s share of the Layer-1 transaction ...
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Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Affirm Stock Before Q1 Earnings Report?
Description: AFRM heads into its Q1 FY2026 report with strong revenue and earnings growth estimates, but its premium valuation will likely test investor patience.
Can Fidelity National Beat Q3 Earnings on Banking Solutions Strength?
Description: FIS heads into Q3 with steady estimates and strong Banking Solutions growth that could fuel another earnings beat.
TD Cowen Maintains Bullish Stance on Visa (V) Stock
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the Best Monopoly Stocks to Buy Now. On October 29, TD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin maintained the bullish stance on the company’s stock, giving a “Buy” rating. The analyst’s rating is backed by a combination of factors, which include Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)’s robust financial performance and promising future outlook. It reported a healthy Q4 […]
Wells Fargo Welcomes JetBlue as Newest Rewards Points Transfer Partner
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, November 04, 2025--Wells Fargo has welcomed JetBlue as the newest airline to join the company’s growing collection of Rewards Points Transfer partners for eligible credit card products. This partnership reflects Wells Fargo’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional value to cardholders through enhanced travel experiences.
United Airlines Launches MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card that Earns Miles for Spending and Saving
Description: United Airlines today announced a new MileagePlus® Debit Rewards Card that offers cardmembers additional ways to earn miles through spending and saving – designed to make flying the world's largest airline* even more rewarding.
Visa and Transcard Collaborate to Deliver Advanced Embedded Working Capital Solutions in Freight & Logistics
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, November 04, 2025--Visa and Transcard today announced the launch of a next-generation embedded finance platform, designed to power payments and working capital solutions in the freight and logistics industry. As a part of their joint effort, Visa and Transcard are also collaborating on agentic initiatives for the B2B segment.
Global Payments' quarterly profit rises on strong performance in merchant solutions unit
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.
The Top 5 Analyst Questions From Visa’s Q3 Earnings Call
Description: Visa's third quarter results reflected continued momentum in digital payments and value-added services, with revenue surpassing analyst expectations and non-GAAP earnings per share matching consensus. Management credited growth to broad-based strength across consumer and commercial payment volumes, increased adoption of tokenization, and expansion in cross-border e-commerce transactions. CEO Ryan McInerney pointed to the company's “intense focus on innovation” and highlighted progress in expandi
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Fidem Financial and Transformco Launch the Shop Your Way 5321 Visa Credit Card®*, Redefining Co-Brand Economics and Consumer Value
Description: PHILADELPHIA & CHICAGO, November 03, 2025--Fidem Financial ("Fidem"), a credit card asset management, loyalty and servicing platform built for modern co-brands, today announced that it has partnered with Transformco, a diversified consumer services and brand company, and Shop Your Way® ("SYW"), a leading loyalty and rewards network serving millions of members, to launch the reimagined Shop Your Way® 5321 Visa® Credit Card.
OTT Pay Enhances its All-in-One Smart Terminal, Adds UnionPay, Discover, and Diners Club to its Payment Acceptance
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.
Marqeta Powers Expansion of Klarna Debit Card Across Europe
Description: OAKLAND, Calif., November 03, 2025--Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the modern card issuing platform, today announced it is working with Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, to expand the Klarna Card into 15 new European markets. This launch extends Marqeta’s long-term partnership with Klarna and leverages Visa’s Flexible Credential (VFC) technology, enabling customers to choose between paying now or later, all through a single debit card experience.
Afriex, Visa partner to deliver real-time cross-border payments to over 160 markets
Description: Afriex has announced a collaboration with Visa to facilitate real-time cross-border payments to over 160 markets. The integration of Visa Direct through Afriex’s financial institution partner allows seamless, real-time delivery of funds directly to eligible Visa endpoints, linking to billions of accounts worldwide. The collaboration is aimed at making it easier for individuals and businesses…
Coinbase in advanced talks for $2bn acquisition of BVNK – report
Description: The agreement is subject to due diligence and has not yet been finalised.
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Custom Design Payment Card Issuance at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025
Description: Goldpac and ePayLinks have teamed up for the Hong Kong Fintech Week to showcase a swift and interactive payment card issuance demonstration.
Is Visa (V) The Best Payments and Finance Stock to Buy for 2026? Analyst Comments
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 […]
The Rise of Stablecoins: A Revolution in Digital Currency and Financial Infrastructure
Description: In 2025, stablecoins are transitioning into full-scale adoption, with financial giants rapidly accelerating their strategies.
Is Visa becoming the stablecoin of stablecoins?
Description: Investing.com -- Visa’s latest quarter has prompted Mizuho analysts to ask whether the payments giant is evolving into “the stablecoin of stablecoins.”
Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Be Worth More Than Tesla in the Next 5 Years
Description: Headwinds for Tesla and tailwinds for these stocks will lead to a reversal of fortunes for shareholders in the years to come.
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Visa (NYSE:V) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.67
Description: Visa Inc. ( NYSE:V ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...
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PYPL Shares Fall 7% Despite Impressive Earnings: Is the Stock a Buy?
Description: PYPL posts growth in Q3 revenues, EPS and TPV, lifts 2025 outlook. However, shares slip as investors stay cautious.
Stablecoin Market Exceeds $280B, Shifts to “Infrastructure War:” Report
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. ...
Will Higher Costs Spoil Global Payments' Q3 Earnings? Key Insights
Description: GPN is expected to post modest Q3 gains, as rising service and operating costs may limit profit growth.
AI giants turn to massive debt to finance tech race
Description: Meta raised $30 billion in debt on Thursday, as tech giants flush with cash turn to borrowing to finance the expensive race to lead in artificial intelligence.The trend toward debt is new for internet giants long accustomed to having ample cash flow to pay for what they want.
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Description: Both of these companies are proven winners with continued long-term potential ahead.
91-year-old fast food chain dishes out $5 in Bitcoin for Halloween
Description: Bitcoin (BTC) adoption is taking another bite out of the mainstream economy. On Oct. 31, iconic American restaurant chain Steak ’n Shake announced the launch of a new rewards deal for customers who select Bitcoin-themed meals. Now, customers can get $5 in Bitcoin when they order the Steak ‘n ...
Visa, Mastercard profits rise as shoppers keep buying
Description: The two largest global card networks delivered stronger earnings on resilient consumer spending and steady payments volume across key regions.
payabl. introduces POS solution for UK merchants
Description: All transactions and business data can be tracked from a single dashboard through the payabl.one platform.
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Description: American Express and Visa are great additions for any investor focused on long-term growth.
Visa Data Shows Affluent Leading Post-Race Tourism and Spending after the Singapore Grand Prix
Description: Visa, the world leader in digital payments, revealed new data fans and visitors travelling further to the rest of Asia Pacific following the Formula 1TM Singapore Grand Prix race weekend.
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How Investors Are Reacting To Visa's (V) Strong Earnings and Expanding Digital Asset Initiatives
Description: Visa Inc. recently reported fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by double-digit net revenue growth and robust payments and cross-border transaction volumes. The company also advanced its position in digital assets with expanded stablecoin initiatives and innovations in secure AI-driven payment protocols, underscoring its continued technology leadership. We’ll explore how Visa’s strong payments growth and expanding digital asset strategy...
Earnings live: Amazon stock soars, Apple CEO predicts 'best-ever' holiday quarter, Reddit and Coinbase rise
Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.
Visa Inc (V) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic Innovations ...
Description: Visa Inc (V) reports robust financial results with a 12% increase in Q4 net revenue and significant advancements in innovation and global connectivity.
1 Fintech Stock Under $400 to Buy and Hold Forever
Description: Despite being a 66-year-old company, this fintech giant continues to reinvent itself.
Mastercard Q3 Earnings Beat on Strong Cross-Border Volume Growth
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.
The Richest 0.1% Are Buying These 3 Dividend Stocks Right Now
Description: When ultra-rich investors start coalescing into the same names or put an unusually large amount of money into a single stock, that should raise more interest. That’s exactly what we’re seeing with UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH), Visa (NYSE:V), and Danaher (NYSE:DHR). These investors have far more resources than the average Joe. Perhaps, they know something about these ... The Richest 0.1% Are Buying These 3 Dividend Stocks Right Now
Mastercard Tops Third-Quarter Views as Spending Remains Strong
Description: Mastercard's (MA) third-quarter results came in stronger than Wall Street's expectations as cross-bo
Visa and Mastercard position themselves for the AI age
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?
Mastercard Profit Rises as Consumers Continue to Spend
Description: Mastercard reported higher third-quarter profit and sales, citing strong consumer and business spending.
Bybit Expands Thredd Partnership Amid User Reports of Frozen Funds
Description: Bybit announced on Oct. 30 an expanded partnership with Thredd to scale its multi-currency crypto-linked debit card program across key global markets. The collaboration supports the regional rollout of the Bybit Card, which bridges digital assets and everyday payments through virtual and physical payment cards. According to the announcement, the ...
Visa Data Shows Surging Travel to Italy Ahead of 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, October 30, 2025--With less than 100 days to go until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, new data from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) finds a surge in flight bookings and ticket purchases for the Winter Games made with Visa across Italy’s host regions.
Visa Posts Strong Double-Digit Growth -- Time to Buy the Stock?
Description: The cash cow keeps on delivering.
Booking’s Fintech Boss on the Strategic Importance of Its ‘Very Profitable’ Payments Biz
Description: Saving a basis point or two per transaction in Booking.com's payments business can turn into a windfall of millions of dollars. That's an edge that Booking.com is leveraging in payments, which are also central to its connected trip strategy.
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Mastercard Eyes Zero Hash Acquisition for Nearly $2B Bet on Stablecoins: Report
Description: The global payments firm previously held talks to acquire crypto payment infrastructure startup BNVK, according to reports.
Earnings live: Meta stock tumbles, Microsoft slides, and Alphabet rises as Big Tech earnings pour in
Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.
Visa to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, October 29, 2025--Visa (NYSE: V) today announced its participation in the following investor conferences.
Visa Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Processed Transactions
Description: V's Q4 earnings and revenues top estimates as processed transactions and cross-border volumes surge despite higher costs.
Investment Bank Mizuho Says Visa Is Becoming the ‘Stablecoin of Stablecoins’
Description: Visa’s growing stablecoin network positions it as the key infrastructure player in blockchain payments, while individual tokens risk becoming commoditized assets.
BMO Partners with Instacart to Deliver Convenience and Savings for Canadians
Description: BMO and Instacart today announced a multi-year partnership offering eligible Canadian BMO credit cardholders more opportunities to make real financial progress through meaningful savings on everyday essentials like grocery delivery.
Ethereum Foundation Launches Portal Showcasing ZK Privacy Tech to RWAs and Restaking
Description: The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has launched “Ethereum for Institutions,” a new online portal designed to guide enterprises, financial institutions, and developers looking to build on Ethereum’s infrastructure. 1/ Now live: the Ethereum for Institutions siteEthereum is the neutral, secure base layer where the world's financial value is coming onchainToday, we’re ...
Jim Cramer Says “Visa Should be a Trillionaire Within Three Years” If It Keeps Up Its Growth
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. […]
Wirex Whitepaper Forecasts €1 Trillion European Stablecoin Market by 2030
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 ...
Visa reports net income rise of 2% in FY25
Description: The payments giant’s net revenue increased by 11% to $40bn, fuelled by payments volume and cross-border volume, excluding intra-European transactions.
Stocks to Watch Wednesday: Boeing, Paramount, Nvidia, Visa
Description: ↗️ Nvidia (NVDA): The chip stock rallied further, lifting its market value above $5 trillion. Investors hope the meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping will ease Nvidia's access to China. Other semiconductor stocks such as AMD (AMD) and Micron Technology (MU) also gained.
Circle Launches Arc Testnet With BlackRock, Visa, and AWS — A New Era for Stablecoin Infrastructure
Description: USDC issuer Circle launched its Arc blockchain testnet with 100+ firms, including BlackRock and Visa and Goldman Sachs.
V Q3 Deep Dive: Value-Added Services, Digital Innovation, and Margin Pressures
Description: Global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.5% year on year to $10.72 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.98 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Ahead of Fed Policy Decision, Big Tech Earnings
Description: The main US stock measures were pointing higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as traders await t
Visa Forecasts Growth in Fiscal 2026 as Fourth-Quarter Results Top Views
Description: Visa (V) estimates earnings and revenue in its ongoing fiscal year to be higher than the year prior,
Visa to Expand Stablecoin Support Across Four Blockchains
Description: Visa is deepening its push into digital assets, announcing plans to support four new stablecoins across four separate blockchains as part of its broader crypto expansion strategy. Key Takeaways: Visa will add four new stablecoins across four blockchains, expanding its digital asset infrastructure and global payment reach. The company has ...
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Western Union Introduces USDPT Stablecoin on Solana
Description: Western Union will launch Solana-based USDPT stablecoin in 2026, enabling global crypto-to-cash remittances across 600,000 locations.
Visa (V) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Description: The headline numbers for Visa (V) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Visa (V) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Description: Fiscal fourth quarter net revenue grew 12% year over year to $10.7 billion, and EPS was up 10%, resulting in full year net revenue and EPS year over year growth of 11% and 14%, respectively. Total full year payments volume was $14 trillion, up 8% year over year in constant dollars, and processed transactions totaled $258 billion, up 10% year over year.
Visa Sales Jump as Consumers Keep Spending
Description: Visa’s revenue climbed 12% in its fiscal fourth quarter as healthy consumer spending drove payments volumes higher.
New Record Closing Highs Ahead of Fed Cut, Mag 7 Earnings
Description: Companies reporting earnings Wednesday include Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Boeing, Chipotle and Starbucks.
Visa, Caesars, Mondelez: Afterhours Earnings Roundup
Description: ↗️ Visa’s revenue climbed in its fiscal fourth quarter as healthy consumer spending drove payments volumes higher. Shares edged higher 0.8% afterhours. ↘️Caesars Entertainment shares fell 6% post-market after the casino operator logged a wider loss in its latest quarter as revenue from its Las Vegas business fell.
Visa (V) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Description: Visa (V) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +0.34% and +0.97%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Earnings live: Wayfair stock soars following Q3 results, PayPal rises, Royal Caribbean slides
Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.
Visa (NYSE:V) Exceeds Q3 Expectations
Description: Global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 11.5% year on year to $10.72 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.98 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Visa Q4 results beat Wall Street expectations on payments volume growth
Description: Visa (NYSE:V) rose 1% in after-hours trade following the report.
Visa: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
Description: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Visa Inc. V) on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $5.09 billion. On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had profit of $2.62.
Visa Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, October 28, 2025--Visa (NYSE: V) today announced its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results through an earnings release that will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Form 8-K and available on its Investor Relations website at investor.visa.com/financial-information/quarterly-earnings/default.aspx.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records as Nvidia soars ahead of Fed rate decision
Description: Wall Street is sifting through the latest earnings as the Fed meeting kicks off.
PayPal Stock Surges on OpenAI Partnership. Oh Yeah, It Reported Earnings, Declares Dividend, Too.
Description: PayPal Holdings topped Wall Street’s expectations for earnings and revenue in the third quarter and raised its guidance for the year, citing “broad-based profitable growth” across its various lines of business. Shares of PayPal rose 12% to $78.38, on pace for its largest same-day percentage increase since July 27, 2022, according to Dow Jones Market Data. PayPal’s latest results broadly beat projections.
Corporate Earnings Help Lift Equities Intraday as Fed Meeting Begins
Description: US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as traders weighed the latest corporate earnings, w
Apple seeks to end Apple Pay trade secrets lawsuit
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.
Is Visa Inc. (V) One of the Top Credit Services Stocks to Buy Amid the US Rate Cut
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the top credit services stocks to buy amid the US rate cut. On October 23, Citi initiated coverage of Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) with a Buy rating and a $450 price target, citing its dominant network, strong brand, and central role in payments as key competitive advantages. The analyst also […]
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Circle Opens Arc Testnet With BlackRock, Visa, AWS Among Its Participants
Description: Circle's Arc blockchain testnet goes live with BlackRock, Visa, and 100+ companies—aiming to be the internet's financial operating system.
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Royal Caribbean, consumer confidence, Fed meeting: What to Watch
Description: Market Domination Overtime host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28, including earnings results from companies like Visa (V), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL); October's consumer confidence data; and the beginning of the Federal Reserve's October FOMC meeting, concluding on Wednesday with the latest decision around interest rates. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Earnings live: Keurig Dr. Pepper stock pops, Waste Management and Whirlpool slip with Big Tech results on deck
Description: Third quarter earnings season is ramping up, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies grew their profits by 8% during the quarter.
PayPal Q3 Earnings Preview: Should You Buy the Stock Now or Wait?
Description: PYPL's Q3 results hinge on steady TPV gains, new AI and commerce tools, and key deals driving modest growth momentum.
Jim Cramer on Visa: “This is a Company That Never Misses”
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the stocks in focus in the game plan Jim Cramer shared. Cramer highlighted that the company always beats estimates, as he commented: “After the close, we hear from Visa. All right, now, Visa, let me just tell you something, this is a company that never misses, and I bet […]
Jim Cramer on Mastercard: “You Can Put This One on Auto”
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 […]
Citi Initiates Coverage on Visa (V) with Buy Rating
Description: Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the 10 Best Dow Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On October 23, Citi initiated coverage on Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), giving the stock a Buy rating with a $450 price target. Citi’s analyst pointed out that Visa Inc.’s (NYSE:V) large network, strong position in payment processing, and […]
Visa Q4 Preview: Can Spending and Travel Keep Momentum Alive?
Description: Investors will watch volume growth, margin trends and cross-border strength.
Trump-Xi Meeting, Fed Rate Decision, Apple Earnings: What to Watch This Week
Description: President Trump is due to meet this week with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, following constructive weekend trade talks between Washington and Beijing. Investors will also tune in this week into earnings from Apple, Amazon and Meta Platforms, plus the first Federal Reserve policy-setting meeting since the government shutdown began.
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Visa (V) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
Description: Global payments technology company Visa (NYSE:V) will be reporting results this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.
Fed Rate Decision; UnitedHealth, Apple, Microsoft, Visa Earnings; and Many More Stocks to Watch This Week
Description: A quarter-point rate cut is all but certain at this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. And we’ll see earnings reports from roughly 160 S&P 500 companies.
Big Tech earnings, a crucial Fed meeting, and a Trump-Xi sit-down: What to watch this week
Description: The market enters the fourth full week of the government shutdown with international trade and domestic rates in focus.
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Big Tech earnings, Fed meeting, Trump & Xi meet: What to Watch
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.
How Should Investors View Visa’s Stock After Digital Payments Expansion?
Description: If you’re staring at Visa’s stock chart and wondering what to do next, you’re in good company. Visa has been on an impressive run, and the numbers speak for themselves. Over just the last week, shares ticked up 1.5%, continuing a trend supported by a solid 2.5% gain in the last month and an impressive 10.4% increase year-to-date. If you zoom out even more, the returns get even harder to ignore. Visa’s stock is up 24.1% over the past year, and nearly doubling in the last five years with a...
Capital One (COF) “Is The One To Own,” Says Jim Cramer
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Fed Rate Move, Apple Earnings, Trump-Xi Meeting: What to Watch Next Week
Description: Investors next week will tune into big-tech earnings and the first Federal Reserve meeting since the U.S. government shutdown began. Later in the week, President Trump is due to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as trade tensions between the two economic giants simmer.
Why Visa (V) is a Top Stock for the Long-Term
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Australian Crypto Adoption Outpaces US, Data Shows
Description: Australia’s crypto adoption rate reached 31% in 2025, up from 28% in 2024, putting the nation among the world’s most crypto-engaged populations, as mobile wallet usage indicators show activity more focused on trading and speculation than in other developing countries, according to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 report. The findings ...
Stablecoin volumes triple Visa’s as a16z projects digital dollars to hit $3tn by 2030
Description: The sector sees $46 trillion in annual transactions. Transaction volume for September hit $1.25 trillion. Expected to grow 104 times by 2030, according to a16z.
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Visa Poised for a Q4 Surprise as Volumes Soar: Buy Before the Beat?
Description: V eyes a strong Q4 as payment volumes surge and key transaction metrics point to another earnings beat.
RevitPay Report Reveals 222% Spike in Chargebacks as Visa's VAMP Program Tightens Oversight
Description: The payments industry is facing a reckoning. Chargebacks have surged an astonishing 222% year over year, according to recent data, with steep increases across eCommerce, travel, subscription services, and even healthcare.
LendingClub upgraded, Enphase Energy downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
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Stay Ahead of the Game With Visa (V) Q4 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Description: Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Visa (V), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended September 2025.
The Bull Case For Cloudflare (NET) Could Change Following New AI Commerce Deals With Visa and Mastercard – Learn Why
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...
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Business Services Stocks Now
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Proof Collaborates With Visa to Secure Digital Transactions
Description: SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON, October 23, 2025--Proof, the trusted platform for securing the digital economy, announced a collaboration with Visa, a world leader in payments, to enable verified identities to help secure transactions across high value or high-risk payments, digital commerce, agreements, and banking.
Banks and Big Tech Finally Agree on One Thing — Blockchain Works
Description: Blockchain officially graduates from experiment to infrastructure as banks, payment networks, and cloud giants scale adoption in Q3 2025.
a16z Calls 2025 ‘the Year the World Came On-Chain’ in New Report
Description: a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 report says institutional adoption, stablecoins, and AI integration define crypto’s new era.
Stablecoin Payments Hit $9 Trillion in 2025, Rivaling Global Giants Like PayPal and Visa: A16z
Description: Stablecoins have quietly become one of the biggest payment networks in the world, moving trillions of dollars on-chain and cementing their role in global finance. According to Andreessen Horowitz’s State of Crypto 2025 report released Wednesday, these digital tokens processed $46 trillion in total transaction volume over the past year, ...
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Crypto Is Finally Growing Up, Says VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz
Description: Andreessen Horowiz's State of Crypto 2025 crypto report highlights Bitcoin dominance, stablecoin demand, institutional adoption, and more.
Wells Fargo sees Visa and Mastercard at the forefront of payments innovation
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.
KeyBanc selective on big fintechs, sees upside at Visa, Mastercard
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.
Visa Live Takes Flight with Benson Boone at the Rocket Garden
Description: SAN FRANCISCO, October 22, 2025--Prepare for lift-off this November as Visa presents another unforgettable cultural moment with Visa Live at the Rocket Garden featuring global chart-topping sensation, Benson Boone on November 29.
Andreessen Horowitz Says Crypto Has Entered a ‘New Era’ of Real Utility
Description: The venture capital firm sees 2025 shaped by regulation, AI integration and a pivot to revenue-generating products.
IPSI today announced that it has entered into a Referral and Partnership Agreement with TabaPay, Inc., a leading real-time payment network
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
Wex (WEX) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Description: Wex (WEX) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Core Scientific upgraded, HP downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Description: Core Scientific upgraded, HP downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls
Boost Payment Solutions Empowers Businesses to Navigate Visa's Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP) With Confidence
Description: Boost Payment Solutions, a global leader in B2B payments, announced full readiness to support clients through Visa's newly launched Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP). CEDP represents one of the most significant changes to interchange qualifications in decades, designed to increase data accuracy and transparency in B2B card transactions.
How to Boost Your Portfolio with Top Business Services Stocks Set to Beat Earnings
Description: The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
i2c Becomes First Issuer Processor Certified Globally to Enable Visa Click to Pay
Description: REDWOOD CITY, Calif., October 22, 2025--i2c Inc., a global financial technology innovator, today announced it is certified by Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to globally enable Click to Pay, the new global EMVCo standard in online checkout designed to improve security, authorization rates, and the overall eCommerce experience. With this certification, clients can enable Click to Pay across multiple regions through a single integration with i2c.
Visa (V): Assessing Valuation as Share Price Momentum Levels Off
Description: Visa (V) shares have been treading water this week, with the stock holding near $347 after recent market moves. Investors are watching closely for signals that could drive a new trend, especially after recent subtle fluctuations. See our latest analysis for Visa. Visa’s share price momentum has slowed after an impressive start to the year. The stock is now hovering near $347. Over the past year, total shareholder return reached 22.77%, reflecting steady value creation for long-term holders...
1 Cash-Producing Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 We Ignore
Description: A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
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Moniepoint Closes $200M Series C Funding Round With Plans To Drive Financial Inclusion And Expand Internationally
Description: African fintech company Moniepoint has secured new funding to expand its footprint globally.
WEX vs. V: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Description: WEX vs. V: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Nigerian fintech gaint Moniepoint raises $200 million to expand digital services
Description: LAGOS (Reuters) -Nigerian fintech firm Moniepoint Inc. said on Tuesday it had raised more than $200 million in a funding round led by Development Partners International, as it seeks to expand its digital financial services across Africa and beyond. The Series C financing, which also included LeapFrog Investments, Visa, Google’s Africa Investment Fund, and the International Finance Corporation, is one of the largest equity fundraisings by an African fintech this year. Moniepoint, formerly known as TeamApt, said the funds would support its expansion into new markets and enhance its offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises, which form the backbone of Africa’s informal economy.
Visa (V) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Description: Visa (V) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Wirex Brings Google Pay to the UK for Faster, Safer Stablecoin and Fiat Spending
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.
Visa Inc. (V) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Description: Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Visa (V). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
American Express Stock Soars -- Why It Could Go Even Higher.
Description: A blowout quarter and a premium customer mix are forcing the market to revisit what this franchise is worth.
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Can Visa (V) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
Description: Visa (V) 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.
FIS Unveils Smart Basket to Streamline Checkout Experience
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.
Digital Payment Today - Surging Growth In US Drives Payment Innovation Forward
Description: The United States digital payment market is projected to undergo significant growth, expanding from USD 3.06 trillion in 2024 to USD 9.29 trillion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.11%. This upward trajectory is fueled by high smartphone and internet penetration, innovative payment technologies, and shifts in consumer behavior toward convenience and security through digital platforms like mobile wallets and online banking. The COVID-19 pandemic notably accelerated the...
Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Join Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet in the Trillion-Dollar Club by 2030
Description: Hint: It is not Palantir.
GiftCardMall.org Simplifies Gift Card Management with Instant Balance Checking and Easy Activation
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
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Does Costco take Apple Pay? How to use a mobile wallet at the warehouse club
Description: Costco makes shopping more convenient by offering everything from groceries to prescriptions to sporting goods to outdoor products in one large warehouse club, often in bulk and at a discount. Apple Pay makes shopping more convenient in a different way—by allowing users to pay for purchases ...
2 Brilliant Fintech Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
Description: Visa and SoFi are both fintech leaders worth adding to your portfolio.
Bernstein Maintains Outperform Rating for Visa Inc. (V), Price Target at $380
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 […]
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Here's What to Expect From Visa's Next Earnings Report
Description: Visa is all set to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a high single-digit earnings growth.
2 Profitable Stocks with Impressive Fundamentals and 1 We Find Risky
Description: While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Visa vs. Affirm: Can the BNPL Rebel Charge Past the Credit Card King?
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.
Exclusive: Stripe-backed blockchain startup Tempo raises $500 million round led by Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital and Greenoaks
Description: The Series A values the Matt Huang–led Tempo at $5 billion and includes participation from Sequoia, Ribbit, and SV Angel.
Comfort Systems and Lululemon have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
Description: Comfort Systems shines with booming data center demand, while Lululemon struggles amid slowing U.S. sales and bearish sentiment.
Why Visa Could Be the Safest Stock in Your Portfolio
Description: Visa's dominance, business model, sky-high margins, and growth catalysts makes it a truly safe bet.