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The Calendar That Tells the Story On September 15, the U.S. Senate holds a cloture vote on the CLARITY Act. It is expected to fail. Polymarket odds for 2026 passage sit at 15%, down from approximately 90% in February, with $14.5 million in total volume. The following day, September 16, the Circle Arc mainnet goes […]
The company holding 845,050 Bitcoin just sold out a limited sneaker drop. It only took cash.
In Q2, American Express reported revenue of US$18.55 billion, up 12.8% year on year but about 5.8% below analyst expectations, making it the weakest performer versus estimates among major credit card peers that largely exceeded forecasts. This miss, contrasted with stronger revenue and earnings results from competitors such as Visa, Mastercard, Synchrony Financial, and Bread Financial, highlights how relative underperformance against sector peers can heavily influence how markets interpret...
MasterCard (MA) reached $579.21 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.11% change compared to its last close.
While Mastercard Incorporated has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are bullish about the stock’s prospects.
PayPal stock was diving on a report that takeover talks have ended but there is still reason for optimism.
In Bitcoin news today, Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, argued this week that gold remains easier to use for everyday transactions than Bitcoin, reviving a long-running debate over the asset’s real-world utility. The comments arrived alongside a sharper attack on Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: ...
Customers can expect payouts of up to £70 as part of a landmark group legal case against Mastercard next year after it settled outside court for £200m. Why is Mastercard paying compensation? The global technology company agreed at the end of last year to pay £200m to settle a legal case launched on behalf of UK consumers a decade ago.
FISV cuts its 2026 outlook after a Q2 miss, as weaker margins, delayed implementations and higher technology spending pressure its recovery story.
WU's Q2 earnings miss estimates as Consumer Money Transfer retail weakness and higher expenses hurt margins, even as digital and consumer services show growth.
EEFT misses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as Cross-Border Payments weakens, while growth in Payments Infrastructure and epay, along with digital initiatives, helps offset some of the pressure.
The reported workforce reduction will primarily affect Visa's technology and product operations.
Visa shares rally on plans to lower its global headcount by 7%. Here’s how you should play V stock ahead of the company’s Q3 earnings today after market close.
WU faces a Q2 revenue decline, but growing Consumer Services and lower expenses could help support earnings despite pressure in money transfers.
Capital expenditure (capex) concerns are weighing on technology stocks as investors scrutinize Big Tech's heavy spending on AI infrastructure. Robinhood (HOOD) chief investment officer Stephanie Guild and Miller Tabak managing director and equity strategist Matt Maley join Opening Bid Host Brian Sozzi to discuss why rising capex has become a key concern for the market.
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is reported to be considering the sale of a majority stake in its UK payments infrastructure subsidiary, Vocalink. The potential buyers are the British banks that previously owned Vocalink, amid ongoing national debate about foreign control of critical financial infrastructure. The discussions relate to the role and ownership of the systems that underpin much of the UK's retail payments activity. Vocalink sits at the core of the UK's payments system, processing...
Investing.com -- Mizuho Securities downgraded Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, to Underperform from Neutral and trimmed its price target to $50 from $85, flagging competitive threats from a newly launched rival stablecoin that could undercut Circle’s core revenue model.
Mizuho downgrades the digital payments company, citing the threat posed by rival stablecoin Open USD.
Vocalink reported a net loss of £12.4m in 2024, compared with a profit of £1.9m in 2023.
MA slips below its 200-day SMA, but strong earnings growth forecasts, AI payment initiatives and resilient operations keep the long-term outlook in focus.
Analysts don't think the threat of a new stablecoin launch was enough to warrant a major Circle (CRCL) sell-off on Tuesday.
There is a new stablecoin in town, and an old player's stock is facing the heat. A stablecoin is an integral part of the DeFi infrastructure. It is a cryptocurrency designed to hold a steady value by pegging to an asset like the dollar, typically backed by reserves such as cash and ...
Circle stock fell as Open USD launched with 140 backers including Visa and Coinbase, challenging USDC's lead in payments.
In the most recent trading session, MasterCard (MA) closed at $484.09, indicating a -1.16% shift from the previous trading day.
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