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Farallon Capital Exits Mastercard, Sells $217M Position
In a significant portfolio shift, Farallon Capital Management completely liquidated its stake in Mastercard (MA), an SEC filing dated August 14, 2026,...
Chuck Akre Trims $150M of Mastercard (MA), Yet Its Portfolio Weight Climbs
In a notable Q2 2026 portfolio adjustment, renowned long-term investor Chuck Akre's firm, Akre Capital Management, reduced its stake in Mastercard (MA) by...
Terry Smith's Fundsmith Initiates New $639M Stake in Mastercard
In a significant portfolio shift, renowned investor Terry Smith's Fundsmith established a new position in Mastercard during the second quarter of 2026....
Mastercard Services Disrupted in Australia by System Update
Mastercard faced a service disruption across Australia on Saturday, August 16, 2026. A scheduled system update caused nationwide transaction declines. The...
Mastercard Overhauls Leadership, Names Ling Hai CFO to Drive Global Growth
Mastercard enacted a significant leadership restructuring today, August 3, 2026. These changes, originally announced in June, aim to align executive roles with...
Mastercard completes $1.8 billion BVNK acquisition, targeting stablecoin payment growth
Mastercard has finalized its acquisition of BVNK, a digital asset and stablecoin infrastructure provider. The transaction is valued at up to $1.8 billion. This...
Mastercard's second quarter revenue rose 14% to $9.3 billion, beating expectations on strong volume growth.
Mastercard reported second quarter 2026 net revenue of $9.3 billion, an increase of 14% year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $4.97, an increase of 22%. Both...
Mastercard Inc Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: What Analysts Expect on July 30, 2026
Mastercard is projected to post Q2 2026 revenue of $9.07 billion and EPS of $4.77, with its current $558.75 share price sitting well below the $644.00...
Mastercard weighs £400m Vocalink sale to UK banks, citing ownership concerns
Mastercard is exploring the sale of a 51% stake in its UK subsidiary, Vocalink. The company is in early-stage talks with DeliveryCo, a consortium backed by...
Mastercard and Visa Face New UK Lawsuit Over Card Swipe Fees
Mastercard and Visa face a new collective action lawsuit in the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal. A group of businesses filed the claim, alleging the card...
Mastercard faces pressure as US tariffs Brazil over Pix payment system
The U.S. government imposed new tariffs on Brazilian imports after labeling the Pix instant-payment system a trade barrier. U.S. trade officials claim the...
Mastercard Upgraded to "Strong-Buy" by Clear Str Amidst Routine Trading Disclosures
Clear Str raised its rating on Mastercard shares to "strong-buy" in a research note on Thursday. SteelPeak Wealth LLC increased its stake in the company...
Stripe and Advent bid $53 billion for PayPal, challenging payment giants
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International submitted a joint $53 billion offer to acquire PayPal. The unsolicited bid values the company at $60.50 per...
Mastercard weighs Vocalink sale, facing UK pressure over national infrastructure
Mastercard is exploring the sale of a 51% stake in its UK payments subsidiary, Vocalink. The Financial Times first reported the potential divestment. The UK...
Mastercard upgraded to strong buy at Barclays, signaling bullish outlook
Barclays upgraded Mastercard stock to a strong-buy rating. The upgrade signals a bullish outlook for the payment processor's future performance. Mastercard...
🟢 MA is trading 3% up today after joining Open USD stablecoin consortium
MA is trading 3% up now at $529.08 after joining the Open USD stablecoin consortium alongside industry leaders including Visa, Coinbase, and BlackRock. • The...
Mastercard joins Visa to launch Open USD, sharing reserve earnings with partners
Mastercard joined a consortium of over 140 companies to launch the Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin. The group includes major partners such as Visa, Coinbase, and...
Mastercard and Visa face ACCC probe, targeting fees and Apple Pay
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics recommended a formal investigation into Mastercard and Visa. The committee’s report, A Level...
🟢 MA is trading 3.1% up today on bullish analyst commentary and reduced legal overhang
MA is trading 3.1% up at $514.37 following bullish analyst commentary and a positive outlook on its long-term growth and valuation. • Analysts maintain a...
🟢 MA is trading 3.1% up today on bullish analyst commentary and favorable sector positioning
MA is trading 3.1% up at $504.01 following positive analyst commentary highlighting a broad Buy consensus and a 2026 price target well above current levels. •...