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MasterCard (MA) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know

The latest trading day saw MasterCard (MA) settling at $528.06, representing a +0.64% change from its previous close.

Capital One's fourth-quarter profit jumps on interest income boost

Consumer spending has remained strong on hopes of a soft landing for the economy and falling interest rates, helping companies like Capital One rake in more from interest payments on credit card debt. The credit card business makes up nearly half of the loan portfolio of Capital One, which is one of the largest issuers of Visa and Mastercard credit cards in the United States by balances. The McLean, Virginia-based company's net interest income — the spread between interest earned on loans and paid out to customers on deposits — increased nearly 8% in the fourth quarter to about $8.1 billion.

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Wells Fargo hires JPMorgan executive as head of cards and merchant services

U.S. bank Wells Fargo named JPMorgan Chase executive Ed Olebe as its new head of cards and merchant services on Tuesday, effective immediately. Olebe, who joined JPMorgan in 2016, succeeds Ray Fischer, who has decided to retire, Wells Fargo said. "Ed's industry expertise and deep experience will be invaluable to Wells Fargo as we continue to grow our credit card business and expand our payment capabilities across Merchant Services," said Kleber Santos, CEO of consumer lending at Wells Fargo.

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Champagne, caviar and cheese trolleys: Inside the exclusive Australian Open lounges

No expense is being spared at this year’s Australian Open as sponsors build multi-level marquees to entertain VIPs.

Why Mastercard Shares Are Trading Higher This Week

Mastercard stock is trading higher by 4.7% this week. After December inflation data showed cooling price pressures, hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 increased.

Qantas, Virgin warn of higher prices if card surcharges banned

The airline duopoly has defended card surcharges, saying they give customers choice and keep prices low.

Australia’s Top Lender Backs Ditching Fees for Card Payments

Australia’s largest lender Commonwealth Bank of Australia joined Mastercard Inc. and the country’s government in pushing to scrap fees for debit and credit card payments.

Warren Buffett Stock Enters Buy Range Amid Bank Boom

Berkshire Hathaway took a 'Rip Van Winkle' approach to Amex while selling other stocks. And it has paid off.

American Express to pay $230 million to settle DOJ fraud probe, deceptive marketing claim

The American Express settlement follows recent agreements by Mastercard and Block to settle claims from prosecutors or regulators.

Apple Pay Now Offers Monthly Payment Plans From Synchrony

Following a false alarm last week due to a prematurely-updated Apple support document, Synchrony as of today is actually available as a buy-now,...

Mastercard's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

December retail sales fade, but core gains test Fed rate cut bets in 2025

Record holiday spending powered a better-than-expected gain for a key retail sales component last month.

Goldman Sachs CEO Says Contract With Apple May End Early

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that there's "some possibility" the company's Apple Card partnership with Apple could end early,...

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rally on more signs of cooling inflation and strong bank earnings

US stocks jumped at the open after consumer price data showed inflation continues to slow. Strong bank earnings also helped lift sentiment.

Netflix, Walmart, and MasterCard are still top stock picks in a volatile market, according to an analyst

Shelby McFaddin of Motley Fool Asset Management breaks down Netflix's pivot to live sports, Walmart's resilience, and Mastercard's competitive advantage

Netflix, Walmart, and MasterCard are still top stock picks in a volatile market, according to an analyst

Shelby McFaddin, an investment analyst at Motley Fool Asset Management, spoke with Quartz for the latest installment of our “Smart Investing” video series.

Mastercard Is Fairly Valued And Lacks An Identifiable Catalyst; Analyst Downgrades Stock

Seaport analyst Jeff Cantwell downgraded Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) to Neutral from Buy rating, with a price target of $521. The analyst writes that he continues to like Mastercard’s story but views the shares as fairly valued at this point. Revenue upside in 2025 appears more limited due to its higher international exposure compared to Visa, and Mastercard lacks an identifiable catalyst, adds the analyst. Last year, the analyst favored Mastercard over Visa. However, this year, the analys

Mastercard Agrees to Settle Pay Discrimination Suit for $26 Million

The complaint accuses the company of underpaying female, Black and Hispanic employees compared with their male and white counterparts.

Netflix, Walmart, and Mastercard are stocks to buy in a wobbly market, analyst says

Shelby McFaddin of Motley Fool Asset Management breaks down Netflix's pivot to live sports, Walmart's resilience, and Mastercard's competitive advantage

Visa upgraded, MasterCard downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Visa upgraded, MasterCard downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Mastercard Reaffirms Commitment to Ghana With New Office in Accra

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