Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA ) is a solid investment that I think the market is undervaluing. People seem to think the payments industry isn’t growing much anymore or they’re worried about inflation and how it is making people spend less. ButMotti Sapir is an economist and financial analyst with over 15 years of experience in financial markets. He holds a degree in economics and has a talent for simplifying complex financial concepts into plain English. His focus is on uncovering market trends, analyzing data, ...

Mastercard (NYSE: MA ) shares have been an absolute success for long-term investors, and I believe they will continue to do so. Since 2018, the stock has crushed the SP500 with more than 260% total returns, well above the general index with just around 150%. This translatesI am a dedicated financial risk manager and investor specializing in financials, consumer, and technology industries. I have been involved in the investing world for over seven years, making deep analyses and managing different types of p ...

Mastercard has finalized its previously announced acquisition of threat intelligence company Recorded Future.The acquisition will add threat intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, actionable analytics to Mastercard’s cybersecurity capabilities, Mastercard said in a Friday (Dec. 20) press release. It will also provide the company with opportunities to serve different customer sets and enhance the effectiveness of its existing products and services.“As the world becomes more digitized, there’s ...

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has been riding in a strong upward channel since 2021, consistently delivering steady returns to investors. However, recent technical indicators suggest a potential shift in momentum.Notably, an analysis by TradingShot points to emerging bearish signals, raising concerns about a near-term pullback.Bearish divergence and key levelsWhile Mastercard’s price has maintained its position within a long-term bullish channel, the one-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is now showing signs of wea ...

POLAND - 2024/11/17: In this photo illustration, the Mastercard company logo is seen displayed on a ... [+] smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesMastercard’s stock (NYSE: MA) is up approximately 25% year-to-date compared to the 27% rise in the S&P500 index over the same period. In comparison, Mastercard’s peer Visa (NYSE: V) has returned about 22%. So what are some of the factors driving Mastercard stock higher? ...

Payment processing juggernaut Mastercard Incorporated (MA) has announced a new share buyback program of $12 billion, which will become effective after completing its previously announced $11 billion program. It had around $3.9 billion left from the current program as of Dec. 13, 2024.Mastercard also announced a 15.2% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 76 cents per share from 66 cents paid out earlier. The increased amount will be paid out on Feb. 7, 2025, to its shareholders on record as of Jan. 9, ...

Mastercard Inc MA shares are moving higher in extended trading Tuesday after the company boosted its quarterly dividend and announced a new share repurchase program.What Happened: After the market close on Tuesday, Mastercard announced its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 76 cents per share, a 15% increase compared to the company’s previous quarterly dividend of 66 cents per share.The dividend will be paid on Feb. 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 9, 2025.In addition to the dividend r ...

For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – December 13, 2024 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include including Mastercard Inc. (MA) , The Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) , Novartis AG (NVS) , IDT Corp. (IDT) and GSI Technology, Inc. (GSIT) .Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:Top Stock Reports for Mastercard, Pro ...

Berkshire Hathaway owns dozens of businesses in its public equities portfolio, with well-known names like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Chevron commanding sizable allocations.But the Oracle of Omaha also likes to own financial services companies. There's one in particular, which the conglomerate has owned since 2011, that might fly under the radar. Is this Warren Buffett stock a smart buying opportunity right now?Tremendous gainsBank of America and American Express get a lot of the attention because they are two to ...

Dublin, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Enterprise Tech Ecosystem Series: Mastercard Inc. 2024" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides insights into company's tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies, its innovation programs, and its technology initiatives. The report provides information and insights into Mastercard's tech activities, including: Insights of its digital transformation strategies and innovation programs.Overvie ...