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Mastercard stock price edges up after hours as Asia launches stack up and jobs data gets reshuffled

Mastercard stock price edges up after hours as Asia launches stack up and jobs data gets reshuffled

Mastercard shares rose 0.5% to $553.52 in after-hours trading Wednesday, bucking a broader market decline. The company announced new commercial payment and loyalty launches in Vietnam and Asia Pacific, including a Shopee partnership and a travel card in China. The U.S. January jobs report was delayed to next week after a government shutdown. Daiwa upgraded Mastercard to Outperform, raising its price target to $610.
Vietnam’s Crypto Gold Rush: Binance, Bybit & Korean Custodian BDACS Supercharge Da Nang’s Digital Finance Hub

Vietnam’s Crypto Gold Rush: Binance, Bybit & Korean Custodian BDACS Supercharge Da Nang’s Digital Finance Hub

Vietnam is building an International Financial Center in Da Nang and has invited Binance and Bybit to help launch a regulated crypto exchange. Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh met Binance and Bybit CEOs in September 2025, urging Binance to open a local HQ. A new five-year pilot requires all digital assets to be backed by real assets and issued by Vietnamese firms. Major banks and tech companies are preparing to launch crypto exchanges under the new rules.

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  • Top 5 Big Data Stocks to Watch as Wall Street Advances
    May 20, 2026, 9:35 AM EDT. Big Data companies process and analyze vast diverse datasets, fueling tech growth on Wall Street. Key players include Cisco Systems (CSCO), Salesforce (CRM), Palantir (PLTR), Cloudflare (NET), and Datadog (DDOG), all rated Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Cisco leads with record revenues driven by strong AI-driven data center orders, projecting a 4.5x rise in AI infrastructure sales by fiscal 2026 while cutting 4,000 jobs to focus on AI and security. Salesforce accelerates investments in generative AI with its Einstein GPT platform and a venture fund targeting AI innovation, especially in Europe. These stocks exemplify the sector's growth potential amid the ongoing tech rally.

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AmpliTech Jumps After 5G Approval Clears North America Sales Path

AmpliTech Jumps After 5G Approval Clears North America Sales Path

20 May 2026
AmpliTech received U.S. and Canadian certification for its full indoor 5G Native DAS hardware, enabling immediate commercial sales and integration across North America. Shares rose about 14% in premarket trading after the announcement. The company said it has orders from a North American mobile network operator, with shipments set to begin later this year.
Intuit’s Q3 Numbers Land as Shares Down 39%

Intuit’s Q3 Numbers Land as Shares Down 39%

20 May 2026
Intuit will report fiscal third-quarter results after U.S. markets close Wednesday, following a 39% stock drop over the past year. Analysts expect earnings of $12.57 per share on $8.54 billion revenue, both up from last year. The quarter covers peak tax season for TurboTax and QuickBooks. Intuit shares closed at $399.71 Tuesday, down 0.9%.
Amazon Leans Into AI With Hiring Focus Jeff Bezos Made Famous

Amazon Leans Into AI With Hiring Focus Jeff Bezos Made Famous

20 May 2026
Amazon Web Services’ AI services are generating over $15 billion in annualized revenue, CEO Andy Jassy said, as the company plans about $200 billion in capital spending tied to AI infrastructure for 2026. Jassy told employees AI could help AWS reach $600 billion in annual sales by 2036. Investors are pressing Amazon and rivals to justify heavy AI spending.
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