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10. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)  

No. of Hedge Funds: 131  

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is a global leader in payment technology, facilitating secure and seamless transactions in over 200 countries. With its extensive network, the company enables businesses, financial institutions, and consumers to connect through its innovative payment solutions.

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is well-positioned to capture market share in emerging markets and new payment technologies, benefiting from the global shift to digital payments. Furthermore, the company is expanding value-added services (VAS), which encompasses cybersecurity, fraud prevention, data analytics, and consulting. These solutions are subscription-based and recurring, supporting the company to reduce its reliance on core payment processing revenue.

On September 12, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) announced that it is expanding its cybersecurity services through the acquisition of global threat intelligence company Recorded Future for $2.65 billion. Recorded Future is a leading threat intelligence company, serving over 1,900 clients across 75 countries, including governments and major corporations. With the acquisition, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) will integrate Recorded Future’s capabilities into its existing suite of services, delivering enhanced cyber resilience and trust to its network of merchants and financial institutions.

The acquisition will also enable the development of new products and services that leverage AI and other best-in-class technologies. Recorded Future’s use of AI-powered analytics will be integrated into Mastercard Incorporated’s (NYSE:MA) services, providing customers with more accurate and efficient insights to inform their risk management strategies. The acquisition is expected to close by the first quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory review and customary closing conditions.