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NASDAQ:GOOGL News 20 January 2026

Mastercard stock slips in regular trading as AI checkout push meets rate-cap jitters

Mastercard stock slips in regular trading as AI checkout push meets rate-cap jitters

New York, January 20, 2026, 12:58 ET — Regular session Shares of Mastercard Incorporated dropped 1.4% to $531.73 by midday Tuesday, extending pressure on the payments giant despite its announcement of new initiatives to enhance AI-driven checkout security and adoption. Visa slipped 0.5%, while American Express declined 2.3%. Selling pressure is hitting anything linked to consumer credit and card economics,…
20 January 2026
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Wedgewood Cuts PayPal After Volume Slowdown, Leans on Alphabet’s Google Growth

Wedgewood Cuts PayPal After Volume Slowdown, Leans on Alphabet’s Google Growth

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 10:41 EST Wedgewood Partners cut back its stake in PayPal during the fourth quarter, citing a slowdown in transaction volumes late in the period and increased spending that might weigh on profit growth. PayPal shares slipped roughly 2.3%, while Alphabet dropped about 1.7% in morning trading Tuesday. (Finviz) The move offers a glimpse into how…
20 January 2026
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  • Lean Hog Futures Edge Lower as Pork Prices Dip on Tuesday
    January 21, 2026, 10:57 AM EST. Lean hog futures showed mixed results on Tuesday, with front-month contracts slipping up to 42 cents while some deferred contracts gained ground. USDA reported the national base hog price at $80.19 and the CME Lean Hog Index rose 76 cents to $81.76 as of Jan 16. The pork carcass cutout value fell 73 cents to $93.47 per hundredweight, dragged down by declines in loin, belly, and picnic primals. Federally inspected hog slaughter was estimated at 492,000 head on Tuesday, bringing the weekly total to 914,000, down from last week but slightly higher than last year. Market participants are watching closely ahead of Wednesday's trade after this cautious movement.
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