Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA) & American Express Company (AXP): Are Credit Card Companies Getting Too Rosy?
Credit cards have become a standard part of American life, and their expansion into emerging markets has made them popular growth plays.
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VeriFone Systems Inc (PAY), eBay Inc (EBAY): Paying It Forward via Mobile
VeriFone Systems Inc (NYSE:PAY) was down as much as 25% last week after the payment solutions company reported a fiscal 2Q net loss of $0.54 per share compared to income of...
American Express Company (AXP), Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Credit Card Companies Could Cash in on Jobs Creations
With the United States economy appearing to be on rebound and jobs spreading like wildfire, there is a sense of optimism about the economy that might be the strongest we've seen...
What Does Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel See In Visa Inc (V)?
We track quarterly 13F filings from hundreds of hedge funds, including billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel Investment Group (see Griffin's stock picks).
American Express Company (AXP), Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Are the Credit Card Stocks Overvalued?
The credit card services industry in the United States contains three stocks for investors to choose from.
Mastercard Inc (MA): Is Visa Inc (V) Winning the Battle?
During the recent Investor Day conference hosted by Visa Inc (NYSE:V) , the company’s management shed some light on its emerging and developed market strategies.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (SU): Billionaire Steve Cohen’s Biggest Buys
Billionaire Steve Cohen, founder of SAC Capital, has been a hot topic in the news lately surrounding insider trading allegations.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Stock May Benefit From Swipe Fee Battle
Because the $7.2 billion swipe fee settlement with Visa Inc (NYSE:V) and MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) doesn't really settle the issue but merely delays it for eight months, Starbucks...
Why I Think eBay Inc (EBAY) Will Trade Above $80 Per Share
eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), the parent company of PayPal is remarkably well positioned to benefit from the structural shift in retail to omni channel solutions.
Visa Inc (V) – Swipe, Click and Go: The Future of Payment Processing
With the global shift in consumer payment options, investors should take heed of payment processing innovations that are quickly transforming banking transactions around the ...
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Burger King Worldwide Inc (BKW), Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Stocks for the Dividend Investor, Part 4: Future Potential
In part one of this series, I looked at two solid dividend stocks that would provide a decent backbone for any portfolio.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Tuesday’s Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)
This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense, and which ones investors should act on.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Credit Card Giants, Big-Box Retailers Prepare for Battle
A long-standing dispute between credit card issuers Visa Inc (NYSE:V) and MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) and the businesses that accept consumer payments via those instruments is...
Research In Motion Ltd (BBRY) BlackBerry May Not Monetize Its Payment Services Soon Enough
Somehow, the permanent bulls in Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) BlackBerry believe that it can stage some sort of magical comeback through its payment services division, ...
Visa Inc (V) And Mastercard Inc (MA) Seem Destined For Greatness
One of the key reasons behind the gold crash was the recovery of investors' confidence.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): The Whiners and the Winners of the Credit Card Wars
The steps to living the cyclical capitalist American dream are simple. Create a product or service that everyone needs.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY), Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD): Is This the Biggest Scam in Retail?
The results are in and Consumer Reports has named America's top appliance retailer. (Hint: It's Abt Electronics).
EQT Corporation (EQT), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Billionaire Steve Cohen’s Top Stock Picks for Q2
Editor's Note: Related tickers: EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (NYSE:SU), Visa Inc (NYSE:V), Micron Technology, Inc.
MasterCard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Three Reasons to Buy This Global Payments Powerhouse
It´s no secret that plastic is rapidly replacing cash and checks all over the world -- a strong secular tailwind that can benefit companies in the debit and credit card business...
Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Profit From Africa’s Growth With These 3 Early Movers
According to the IMF, Africa's economic growth is surging, especially south of the Sahara with the Ivory Coast and Mozambique leading the way.
Facebook Inc (FB), American Express Company (AXP): A Look Back
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) went public on May 18, 2012. It was the largest IPO, by first-day market cap, of all time.
Mastercard Inc (MA) News: India Competition, A New Platform & More Overseas Developments
CrewCash Card, a payroll and benefits platform, launched on Thursday to allow crewmen employed by participating shipping and trading firms to receive direct deposit paychecks ...
London-Based Egerton Capital Is Bullish On News Corp (NWSA), The Walt Disney Company (DIS) & More
Editor's Note: Related tickers: News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Visa Inc (NYSE:V), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ...
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Priceline.com Inc (PCLN): Massive Hedge Fund Tiger Global Is Long
We track quarterly 13F filings from hedge funds, including Tiger Cub hedge fund Tiger Global Management. There are a number of uses for this information.
American Express Company (AXP), Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Who To Choose?
The international credit card business is, in its majority, divided between three names: American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) and Visa Inc (NYSE:V).
Visa Inc (V) By The Numbers
The Motley Fool has been making successful stock picks for many years, but we don't always agree on what a great stock looks like.
FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (FLT): Missed Out on Visa Inc (V) and Mastercard Inc (MA)?
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Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Pay Attention To This Space
What's in your wallet? The tag line might not be Visa Inc (NYSE:V)'s , but the answer almost certainly is.
Discover Financial Services (DFS), Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Discovering Profit Opportunities
With the post-recessionary economy now in full swing, consumers may be a bit more leery these days about running up their credit - and in some cases, so are the credit card companies...
Can Visa Inc (V) Stock Outperform the Market?
One of the best competitive advantages a company can create is built using what's called a network effect.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) And The Rest Of Billionaire Julian Robertson’s Long Term Picks
Julian Robertson has become a legendary investor both because of his success as a hedge fund manager at Tiger Management- which made him a billionaire- and his ability to groom...
American Express Company (AXP), Visa Inc (V) & Mastercard Inc (MA): The Best Card Company For Investors Now
Since the beginning of the year, American Express (NYSE:AXP) has gained more than 19%.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): One LT Investment You Can Get Charged Up About
There aren't many companies that offer investors the ability for share price appreciation in nearly any growth environment.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA), American Express Company (AXP): Three Stocks for a Cashless Future
The big three credit card companies -- Visa Inc (NYSE:V), Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) and American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) -- all recently reported quarterly earnings, and ...
eBay Inc (EBAY), Visa Inc (V), Facebook Inc (FB) & Bitcoin
We’ve been hearing a lot about Bitcoin lately. Yet, the problem with Bitcoin as an investment is that it is highly volatile.
American Express Company (AXP), Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Which of These Three Leading Companies Should You Buy
In the highly contested payment industry, three giants are undisputed leaders. But, are they a safe, worthy investment.
News To Know: Yelp Inc (YELP)’s Big Boom, Visa Inc (V) & LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) Have Fun Too
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP), Visa Inc (NYSE:V), LinkedIn Corp (NYSE:LNKD), Boston Beer Co Inc (NYSE:SAM), Key Energy Services, Inc.
Two Insiders Are Bullish on Capital One Financial Corp. (COF)
Recent filings with the SEC show that two members of Capital One Financial Corp.
Mastercard Inc (MA): 1 Amazing Chief Executive Officer
The Motley Fool's readers have spoken, and I have heeded your cries.
You May Purchase American Express Company (AXP), Aside From This Issue
American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) reported a fairly solid quarter, although the results weren’t anything spectacular as the company beat analyst estimates slightly.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA), Discover Financial Services (DFS): Can The Gains In Payment Processing Continue?
Visa Inc (NYSE:V) is the operator of the largest retail payments network in the world, and has performed very well for its shareholders over the past couple of years.
Hedge Fund News: Ken Griffin, Chris Hansen, Visa Inc (V)
Citadel Investment Group, a large hedge fund managed by billionaire Ken Griffin, now owns over 18 million shares of Halcon Resources Corp (NYSE:HK) according to a filing with...
Visa Inc (V), Alliance Data Systems Corporation (ADS) & More: Navellier & Associates’ Top Portfolio Holdings
With roughly $2.5bn in assets under management, Navellier & Associates is a team of about twelve investment professionals that use quantitative and fundamental analysis to employ...
Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V), American Express Company (AXP): This Credit Card Stock Is a Long-Term Buy
Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) is a global technology company and an industry leader in payment systems.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), Visa Inc (V), High-Momentum Stocks, Dividends, and Low Fees
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Is In Jim Cramer’s New Lifestyle Index
Jim Cramer's brand new Lifestyle Index picks chosen by branding guru FUBU CEO Daymond John includes Apple Inc.
Discover Financial Services (DFS), Capital One Financial Corp. (COF): Two Credit Card Stocks Worth Checking Out
As the US economy recovers, mainly thanks to the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program, some sectors of the economy have great opportunities ahead.
MasterCard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V), eBay Inc (EBAY): This Service’s Biggest Nightmare…Is Coming True?
It seems that once you've grown large enough to disrupt business as usual for MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) and Visa Inc (NYSE:V), you run the risk of getting muscled.
The S&P 500 (.INX)’s Five Most Loved Stocks
The first quarter was a truly memorable quarter from an investors' standpoint.
