Mastercard

3 days ago · pymnts.com

Citi has launched Mastercard's subscription management capability, Smart Subscriptions, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mastercard said in a Thursday (Sept. 17) press release.

4 days ago · zacks.com

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

4 days ago · wsj.com

Visa and American Express have also been readying their systems for agentic bots that shop on behalf of cardholders.

6 days ago · fastcompany.com

Mastercard's new marketing push aims to give America's 36 million small businesses a morale boost as they face pressures ranging from increased energy prices triggered by war in the Middle East, tariffs that have upended supply chains, and higher labor and operating costs.

6 days ago · pymnts.com

Small businesses are putting a premium on predictability. Across more than 6,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed in 18 countries for Mastercard's inaugural Dreamonomics report, 68% said they prioritize stability and predictability over fast growth.

6 days ago · businesswire.com

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small businesses are looking ahead with ambition — but they are also preparing for the pressure that comes when opportunity arrives. Mastercard today introduced Dreamonomics, a new global view of the forces reshaping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perceptions and approach to growth. The research shows that SMEs are redefining growth as controlled momentum: 68% prioritize stability and predictability over fast growth, 54% actively avoid unnecessary fin.

6 days ago · businesswire.com

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New North America findings from Mastercard's Dreamonomics research show small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are redefining growth in a more demanding economy, prioritizing stability, preparedness and resilience over rapid expansion. The findings reinforce a key insight from Mastercard's inaugural global Dreamonomics report: While entrepreneurs remain ambitious, they increasingly want growth that is predictable, protected and easier to manage. As businesses.

6 days ago · pymnts.com

Incoming Mastercard Chief Financial Officer Ling Hai, who assumed that role Aug. 3, outlined a growth-focused capital allocation strategy that includes frontline sales, targeted acquisition and infrastructure expansion Thursday (Sept. 10) during the Goldman Sachs 2026 Communacopia + Technology conference.

7 days ago · accessnewswire.com

STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / September 14, 2026 / KEO Capital (STO:KEOC) - KEO Capital AB (publ) ("KEO Capital" or the "Company") (Nasdaq Stockholm:KEOC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Mastercard (NYSE:MA), under which Keo Capital will be granted the ability to issue Mastercard-branded cards as part of its cross-border program. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Keo Capital, aligning the company with a Global payment leader whose network spans more than 200 countries and territories and processed over USD 10 trillion in gross dollar volume in 2025.

7 days ago · seekingalpha.com

I own both V and MA, but I expect stronger upside from MA. MA historically outpaces V in top-line growth and shows ongoing margin expansion, while V's recent growth is seen as a one-off event. MA and V now trade at similar forward P/E multiples (~28–28.6x), but MA's growth profile justifies a premium valuation if sustained.