http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=MA Mastercard Company Newsfeed en Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:12 EDT Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:12 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57728826&headline=visa-mastercard-strike-back-at-swipe-fee-settlement-foes http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57728826&headline=visa-mastercard-strike-back-at-swipe-fee-settlement-foes <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA) are firing back at retail trade groups trying to derail a pending $7.25 billion settlement over so-called merchant swipe fees. </p> <p> The world's largest payment networks asked a federal judge Friday... Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:12 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57710323&headline=target-macys-and-others-sue-visa-and-mastercard-over-fees http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57710323&headline=target-macys-and-others-sue-visa-and-mastercard-over-fees <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> Some of the country's biggest retailers sued Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA) Thursday, arguing the world's largest payment networks have imposed anticompetitive transaction-fee policies and card-acceptance rules on merchants. </p> <p>... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:46:19 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57670879&headline=wal-mart-costco-and-other-merchants-push-back-against-swipe-fee http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57670879&headline=wal-mart-costco-and-other-merchants-push-back-against-swipe-fee <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> A group of 19 large retailers including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) and Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) are opting out of a pending class-action settlement with Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA), potentially setting... Tue, 21 May 2013 14:45:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57478031&headline=discover-strikes-deal-with-sap-unit-for-business-payments http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57478031&headline=discover-strikes-deal-with-sap-unit-for-business-payments <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> Discover Financial Services (DFS) struck a deal with a unit of German software maker SAP AG (SAP) to process payments made between businesses, the credit-card company's latest effort to expand beyond lending. </p> <p> The Riverwoods, Ill.-based... Wed, 08 May 2013 11:11:50 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57455499&headline=mastercard-ceo-china-opportunities-will-hinge-on-regulators http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57455499&headline=mastercard-ceo-china-opportunities-will-hinge-on-regulators <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> MasterCard Inc.'s (MA) top executive Ajay Banga said a ruling last year by the World Trade Organization could spur revenue growth in China but the size of that opportunity remains unclear because of uncertainty over how regulators will comply... Tue, 07 May 2013 09:54:23 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57430079&headline=judge-will-not-hold-merchant-groups-in-contempt-over-settlement http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57430079&headline=judge-will-not-hold-merchant-groups-in-contempt-over-settlement <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> A federal judge overseeing a $7.25 billion class-action settlement involving Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA) said Friday he will not hold merchant trade groups in contempt for websites directed against the settlement. </p> <p> Judge John... Fri, 03 May 2013 12:30:13 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57401045&headline=visas-results-beat-estimates-shares-gain http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57401045&headline=visas-results-beat-estimates-shares-gain <div class='newsbody'><p> Visa Inc. (V) reported fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its adjusted earnings forecast for the fiscal year, pushing its shares higher in after-hours trade Wednesday. </p> <p> The world's largest payments network said its profit declined... Wed, 01 May 2013 17:40:17 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57400896&headline=visas-fiscal-2nd-quarter-results-beat-estimates-shares-gain http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57400896&headline=visas-fiscal-2nd-quarter-results-beat-estimates-shares-gain <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> Visa Inc. (V) reported fiscal second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street estimates and raised its adjusted earnings forecast for the fiscal year, pushing its shares higher in after-hours trade Wednesday. </p> <p> The world's largest payments... Wed, 01 May 2013 17:23:42 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57400455&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-sink-dow-snaps-4-day-win-streak http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57400455&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-sink-dow-snaps-4-day-win-streak <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks declined Wednesday as the Federal Reserve said it would keep buying $85 billion in bonds each month, but may cut or increase the program depending on the economy. </p> <p> "They are hedging against some... Wed, 01 May 2013 16:32:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57399462&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-continue-slide-after-fed-decision http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57399462&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-continue-slide-after-fed-decision <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch)--U.S. stocks declined Wednesday as the Federal Reserve said it would keep buying $85 billion in bonds each month, but may cut or increase the program, depending on the economy. </p> <p> "They are hedging against some... Wed, 01 May 2013 15:17:19 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57399122&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-curb-slide-after-fed-decision http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57399122&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-curb-slide-after-fed-decision <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks came off session lows on Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve said it would maintain its current monetary easing, as expected. </p> <p> The Federal Reserve's policy statement followed a two-day... Wed, 01 May 2013 14:34:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57398921&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-sink-before-federal-reserve-decision http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57398921&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-sink-before-federal-reserve-decision <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks dropped sharply Wednesday, with the S&amp;P 500 index retreating from its all-time high, as corporate revenue fell short of estimates, as did data on private-sector job growth. </p> <p> Investors were... Wed, 01 May 2013 14:13:35 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57398500&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-drop-as-companies-miss-on-revenue http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57398500&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-drop-as-companies-miss-on-revenue <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as companies from MasterCard Inc. to Merck &amp; Co. Inc. reported quarterly results that fell short on revenue and data on private-sector job growth missed the mark. </p> <p> Investors... Wed, 01 May 2013 13:23:24 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57397652&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-drop-on-corporate-revenue-misses http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57397652&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stocks-drop-on-corporate-revenue-misses <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as companies from MasterCard Inc. to Merck &amp; Co. Inc. reported quarterly results short on revenue and data missed the mark on private-sector job growth. </p> <p> Investors were also... Wed, 01 May 2013 12:06:13 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57396157&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stock-indexes-begin-may-with-losses http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57396157&headline=market-snapshot-u-s-stock-indexes-begin-may-with-losses <div class='newsbody'><p> By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch </p> <p> W YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks fell Wednesday as companies from MasterCard Inc. to Merck &amp; Co. Inc. reported quarterly results short on revenue and data missed the mark on private-sector job growth. </p> <p> MasterCard's (MA) shares... Wed, 01 May 2013 10:41:52 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57394249&headline=mastercards-1q-profit-up-12-but-revenue-misses http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57394249&headline=mastercards-1q-profit-up-12-but-revenue-misses <div class='newsbody'><p> MasterCard Inc.'s (MA) first-quarter profit increased 12.3% as spending on its credit and debit cards rose 10.5%, though revenue missed Wall Street expectations, sending shares down in preopening trading. </p> <p> The Purchase, N.Y.-based company said Wednesday it earned $766... Wed, 01 May 2013 09:10:07 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57393659&headline=mastercards-shares-fall-in-early-trade-as-1st-quarter-revenue http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57393659&headline=mastercards-shares-fall-in-early-trade-as-1st-quarter-revenue <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> MasterCard Inc.'s (MA) first-quarter profit increased 12.3% as spending on its credit and debit cards rose 10.5%, though revenue missed Wall Street expectations, sending shares down in preopening trading. </p> <p> The Purchase, N.Y.-based company... Wed, 01 May 2013 08:53:59 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57382459&headline=discover-advances-paypals-in-store-service-as-first-data-holds http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57382459&headline=discover-advances-paypals-in-store-service-as-first-data-holds <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Andrew R. Johnson </pre> <p> Discover Financial Services (DFS) is making headway in its efforts to bring eBay Inc.'s (EBAY) online-payments service to physical retailers, even as one of the country's largest merchant processors has opted not to support the service. </p> <p>... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:34:10 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57375131&headline=chinas-unionpay-payment-network-launches-its-first-card-issued http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57375131&headline=chinas-unionpay-payment-network-launches-its-first-card-issued <div class='newsbody'><p> (This article was originally published Monday.) </p> <p> By Andrew R. Johnson </p> <p> UnionPay, China's state-backed payments network, unveiled its first payment card to be issued directly to U.S. consumers Monday as it advances its global expansion plans. </p> <p> The UnionPay... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:05:34 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57349314&headline=market-snapshot-data-to-overtake-earnings-as-may-looms http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=MA&article=57349314&headline=market-snapshot-data-to-overtake-earnings-as-may-looms <div class='newsbody'><p> By Wallace Witkowski, MarketWatch </p> <p> SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Expect the latter half of earnings season to get shoved aside as investors focus more on economic data and central-bank policy in the coming week, according to analysts. </p> <p> Since the traditional... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:21:11 EDT