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Mastercard is well-positioned to capture market share in emerging markets and new payment technologies, benefiting from the global shift to digital payments. The company's strong moat, driven by brand, network effect, and economies of scale, supports long-term growth. Value-added services revenue offers higher margins and diversification, enhancing Mastercard's long-term growth potential.
Mastercard NYSE: MA just announced an acquisition to beef up its capabilities in cybersecurity and threat prevention. It will buy Recorded Future, the world's largest threat intelligence firm.
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Mastercard's acquisition of Recorded Future enhances cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging AI to mitigate risks and drive synergies, expected to close by Q1 2025. The Payment Passkey Service, piloted in India, aims to streamline online shopping with biometric authentication, reducing fraud and enhancing security. Mastercard outperforms Visa in revenue growth, maintains high EBITDA margins, and rewards shareholders with dividends and share repurchases.
MasterCard (MA) closed the most recent trading day at $500.99, moving +0.66% from the previous trading session.
MA enables Tap & Go payments for international travelers in Beijing's urban rail transit system, simplifying access for inbound tourists and expanding digital payment options in China.
MA expects cybercrime to cost $9.2 trillion globally this year alone.
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Mastercard is spending $2.65 billion to acquire threat intelligence company Recorded Future. The deal, announced Thursday (Sept.
Mastercard boosting use of artificial intelligence to spot potentially compromised credit cards.