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. The move comes as traditional financial institutions accelerate their engagement with stablecoins following clearer regulatory signals in the United States. Visa Works With Early Clients on Stablecoin Strategies Carl Rutstein, global head of Visa Consulting and Analytics, said the practice is designed to mee ...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Visa (NYSE:V), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in V usually suggests something big is about to happen.We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 10 extraordinary options activities for Visa. This level of ...

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is expanding its role in digital assets, launching a stablecoin advisory practice to help organizations determine whether stablecoins make sense for their payments and treasury operations.Visa Launches Stablecoins Advisory PracticeThe new Stablecoins Advisory Practice is housed within Visa Consulting & Analytics and will guide clients on market fit, strategy, technology and implementation, Fortune reported on Monday.Carl Rutstein, global head of Visa Consulting & Analytics, said the initi ...

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is among the 12 Best Performing Dow Stocks in 2025.  BofA Analyst Is Bullish On Visa Inc. (V) 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 said that Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is still a premier business and described regulatory and litigation issues as ...

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Core Insights - The article highlights recent research reports on major stocks including Visa Inc., The Charles Schwab Corp., and Amphenol Corp., as well as micro-cap stocks Autoscope Technologies Corp. and United-Guardian, Inc. [2][4] Visa Inc. - Visa's shares have outperformed the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry over the past year, with a gain of +11.1% compared to the industry's decline of -8.7% [4] - Total revenue rose 11% year-over-year in FY25, with cross-border growth at 13% [5] - The company faces rising client incentives and expenses, which may impact margin growth, with adjusted costs expected to rise nearly 11% in FY26 [6] The Charles Schwab Corp. - Charles Schwab's shares gained +21.8% over the past year, while the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry gained +37% [7] - The company is expected to maintain elevated expenses due to ongoing marketing investments, with a projected CAGR of 7% in expenses by 2027 [7][9] - Strategic buyouts and branch expansion efforts are anticipated to drive client assets, with total client assets expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% by 2027 [8][9] Amphenol Corp. - Amphenol's shares increased by +88.5% over the past year, slightly underperforming the Zacks Electronics - Connectors industry, which gained +89.8% [10] - The company benefits from a diversified business model and strong demand for high-speed and power interconnect products, with fourth-quarter 2025 earnings expected to grow between 62% and 65% year-over-year [12] - However, macroeconomic uncertainty and competition pose significant challenges [12] Autoscope Technologies Corp. - Autoscope Technologies has underperformed the Zacks Technology Services industry, with a decline of -5.5% compared to the industry's gain of +20.6% [13] - The company is focusing on AI-driven detection and multi-sensor integration, which supports future upgrades and broader use cases [13][14] - A new long-duration contract in Georgia enhances revenue visibility and diversifies its income sources [14][15] United-Guardian, Inc. - United-Guardian's shares have underperformed the Zacks Medical - Products industry, with a decline of -34.4% compared to -0.5% for the industry [16] - The company faces challenges such as declining profitability and operational strain, but it has strengths in expanding its pharmaceutical portfolio and stable medical products [17] - The upcoming launch of Natrajel is expected to provide a differentiated growth avenue [17]

This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. Merchant groups attacked a settlement to end decades of litigation over card networks’ interchange fees, alleging in court filings this week that the proposed pact still gives Visa and Mastercard far too much legal immunity and leeway to set fees. Several of the objecting merchants said Friday that the settlement reached last month largely resembles a prior agreem ...

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 that Visa Inc.’s (NYSE:V) strong financial performance and good valuation support the firm’s positive stance on the company. The research firm expects Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) to see about 10% annual gro ...

Group 1 - Visa Inc. is performing exceptionally well, with a market cap of nearly $700 billion and a strong growth trajectory [2] - The company has achieved a 16% compound annual earnings growth over the past decade, with a projected 14% growth for the current year [2] - Despite concerns about new payment platforms, Visa and other major credit card networks remain resilient and continue to dominate the market [2] Group 2 - Jim Cramer recommends Capital One as a strong investment alternative, highlighting its attractive valuation at 12 times earnings [1] - Cramer expresses a cautious outlook on Visa, giving it 40:1 odds as a long shot investment [2]