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Zacks Equity Research

Mastercard's Crypto Expansion: A Right Global Bet on Digital Assets?

MA partners with crypto platforms and stablecoin networks to power real-time global payments and digital asset adoption.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Can Visa Solve the High Remittance Fees Problem With Stablecoins?

V taps stablecoin tech and fintech partnerships to cut digital remittance costs and boost security.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Battle of the Payment Giants: Visa or Mastercard - Which Has the Edge?

V edges past MA with superior margins, free cash flow and a stronger earnings growth outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Visa's Fintech Expansion: A New Era of Scalable Digital Payments?

V expands fintech ties and platforms as Q2 growth in digital payments signals a shift toward scalable innovation.

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Zacks Equity Research

Affirm's Active Merchants Rise: A Strategic Advantage in BNPL Space?

AFRM's merchant count hits 358K with strong GMV growth and global expansion fueling its BNPL momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mastercard's Global Transactions Roaring: Can It Sustain the Growth?

MA rides on strong global spending and 15% cross-border volume growth, but rising costs may test its momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Affirm Expands Global Footprint: Will It Deliver Sustainable Growth?

AFRM pushes into Canada and the U.K. with new partnerships, aiming to drive global BNPL growth and expand its user base.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mastercard's Expenses Are on the Rise: A Threat to Profit Margins?

MA's costs are climbing fast, but rising margins and strong revenues show its growth push may be paying off.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

Visa's Global Transactions Engine is Roaring: Sustainable or Not?

V rides a 13% surge in cross-border volumes as global travel grows, but Asia drag remains a key watchpoint.

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