Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching
Mastercard shares traded near $567 on Dec. 17, up 0.24% for the day, with a market cap around $510 billion. The company announced a $14 billion share buyback and a 14% dividend increase, drawing renewed attention as retailers challenge a proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement over U.S. swipe fees.