Mastercard

MA

Market cap $494B

This is my latest article, where I provide predictions of upcoming dividend increases from companies with long-term dividend growth histories. Most of the dividend increases announced in the last two weeks of November were in the low-to-mid single-digit percentages, including a 5% boost from Merck. My expectations are high for December's increases, with at least five companies announcing 10%+ boosts, including Mastercard.

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

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

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

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

Mastercard has moved to strengthen its footprint in experiential payments by debuting Mastercard Access Pass, a platform designed to give issuers and brands new tools for driving engagement, in the United Arab Emirates. The launch, announced in a Tuesday (Nov.

Mastercard has launched a coalition that aims to help consumers and small businesses around the world use digital tools to enhance their financial health and resilience. The new Global Financial Health Coalition includes financial institutions, nongovernmental organizations, telcos, wallet providers and others, Mastercard said in a Monday (Nov. 24) press release.

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.

Visa and Mastercard are integrating stablecoins directly into their payment networks. The credit card titans are partnering with established issuers rather than creating their own cryptocurrencies.

Novo Nordisk has become an attractive rebound candidate. Moody's Corporation's stock has a reasonable price tag and solid growth prospects.