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PURCHASE, N.Y., September 29, 2026--Mastercard (NYSE: MA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share.

Belgian stablecoin payment infrastructure provider named one of two winners from six semifinalists, after 63 applications from France, Belgium and Luxembourg; it competes in the European final in Milan on November 25.Willebroek, ANTWERP, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venly Finance, the Belgian company building stablecoin payment infrastructure for fintechs, payment service providers, neobanks and marketplaces, has been named a winner of the France-Belgium semifinal of Mastercard For Fintech

MA's AI-powered B2B Analytics targets suppliers likely to accept cards, helping banks expand commercial-card opportunities and payment volumes.

Mastercard shows strong payment volume, resilient cross-border growth, and high-margin services. Click for more on MA stock.

In September 2026, Mastercard introduced Advanced B2B Analytics, an AI-powered card acceptance platform that turns accounts payable data into supplier payment insights for issuers and corporate clients, with early adopters including Absa Group and Emirates NBD. This launch highlights Mastercard’s effort to capture a share of the very large B2B payments market by layering data-driven services on top of its existing commercial payments capabilities. Next, we’ll examine how Mastercard’s new...

On September 22, SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) and Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) launched live stablecoin settlement across SoFi Bank’s debit and credit card program. Powered by SoFiUSD, the first stablecoin issued by a nationally chartered bank, SoFi is migrating its entire $25 billion card program to blockchain-based settlement on Mastercard’s global payment network. The initiative bridges […]

Alphabet's AI-led cycle is strengthening Search, Cloud and subscriptions, while rising investment and regulatory risks create uncertainty around returns.

Detailed price information for Visa Inc (V-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Stablecoins could disrupt their "tollbooth" card processing businesses.

Key Stats for Mastercard StockCurrent Price: $567. 65Target Price (Mid): ~$1,032Street Mean Target: ~$667Potential Total Return: ~82%Annualized IRR: ~15% / yearWhat Happened?Mastercard (MA) Chief Financial Officer Ling Hai, in the role since August 3, took on a question Hai said investors ask about constantly: what happens when countries insist on their own payment systems.

Mastercard launches Advanced B2B Analytics to unlock supplier payment insights fast, boost commercial card spend, optimize working capital—learn how banks...

Mastercard's Value-added Services and Solutions segment reached ~40% of net revenue previously, growing at 20% GAAP. Read why MA stock is a Buy.

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Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to MasterCard (MA). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Ant International, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), and Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) have announced a collaboration on a Know-Your-Agent (KYA) interoperability framework. Designed to streamline agent onboarding and identification across card networks, digital wallet ecosystems, and agent platforms, the framework relies on shared principles while allowing each network to maintain its own verification and decisioning processes. As AI […]

Detailed price information for Mastercard Inc (MA-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Visa and Mastercard will fund a $167.5M settlement for eligible consumers charged unreimbursed independent ATM fees.

Paid fees at an independent ATM? You could qualify for part of a $167.5 million Visa and Mastercard settlement. Here’s who can claim.

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is moving quickly to keep AI shopping agents on its payments network. The company is partnering with Alchemy to give developers the ability to integrate Mastercard-backed virtual cards directly into AI agents, positioning the network for the growth of agentic commerce. On the surface, this provides Mastercard with a clear way to […]

Detailed price information for Visa Inc (V-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Citi joined forces with Mastercard to host the Mastercard AI Digital Safari in New York this month, expanding the bank's commitment to developing future leaders. Designed for the next generation of the bank's high-net-worth wealth clients, the inaugural program brought together select participants for an immersive experience at the forefront of digital innovation.

SoFiUSD is the first stablecoin issued by a nationally chartered US bank

MasterCard (MA) concluded the recent trading session at $556.85, signifying a -1.9% move from its prior day's close.

SoFi shares trade higher as Mastercard enables stablecoin settlement across SoFi Bank’s $25 billion debit and credit card program using SoFiUSD.

The short version is that a nationally chartered bank just started settling card transactions in its own stablecoin, and the interesting part is not that it happened but what it reveals about the shape of the competition to come. On September 22, SoFi Bank N.A. and Mastercard announced that live stablecoin settlement is now running […]

Mastercard trades at $567.50 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 13.4% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 16.2%.

SoFi just quietly moved its entire card program onto a blockchain that merchants never have to touch, and the four obstacles that killed crypto payments at retail for a decade may have all vanished at once.

SoFi stock rose as a Mastercard stablecoin partnership went operational. SoFi aims to expand from consumer finance into stablecoins.

The financial services firm announced a major crypto agreement with Mastercard.

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares gained 3% on Tuesday after the company announced that SoFi Bank had become the first nationally chartered US bank to introduce live stablecoin settlement across Mastercard’s global payments network. The bank is migrating its entire debit and credit card programme to blockchain-based settlement using SoFiUSD, its US dollar-backed stablecoin.

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) and Mastercard (MA) (MA:CA) on Tuesday said stablecoin settlement is now live across SoFi Bank's debit and credit card program.

Under the plan, Upfront will add Mastercard commercial card capabilities to its platform.

Mastercard's deal to let AI agents shop for you is also a defensive move, guarding its fees against a stablecoin threat it just spent $1.8 billion to hedge.

These leading payments enterprises have lagged the overall market in the past half-decade.

Mastercard, Flybits and Rogers Bank today announced Canada's first successful deployment of a landmark agentic commerce transaction involving an AI-powered commerce platform, card issuer and payments network, demonstrating how AI-powered shopping experiences can prioritize consumer control, transparency and security.

Fees on Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos payments will be banned – but what does it mean for retailers, rewards programs and consumers?

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Payment companies are racing to shape AI shopping, even as consumers hesitate to let agents spend their money.

The marketing push highlights digital tools for turbulent times on Main Street.

MA is targeting small-business demand for integrated tools, cybersecurity and premium features to deepen relationships beyond card payments.