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NYSE:MA News 20 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

Why Mastercard stock is down today: MA earnings loom after new Agent Suite rollout

Why Mastercard stock is down today: MA earnings loom after new Agent Suite rollout

Mastercard shares fell 0.4% to $525.09 in late-morning trading Tuesday ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings release. The company launched “Agent Suite,” a new AI tool for banks and merchants, set for rollout in the second quarter. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with an Overweight rating and a $650 price target. Investors await Mastercard’s results and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision this week.
27 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price edges higher after hours as MA earnings take center stage

Mastercard stock price edges higher after hours as MA earnings take center stage

Mastercard shares closed Monday up 0.5% at $527.36 and were flat after hours, with options markets pricing in a 3.9% swing ahead of Thursday’s earnings. Wall Street expects quarterly earnings of $4.20 per share on $8.74 billion revenue. Investors are watching cross-border volumes and spending trends. Mastercard’s annual outlook cited easing inflation in Sub-Saharan Africa but flagged risks from trade tensions.
27 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price falls ahead of earnings week as JPMorgan calls consumer “healthy”

Mastercard stock price falls ahead of earnings week as JPMorgan calls consumer “healthy”

Mastercard shares fell 1.52% to $524.74 Friday on heavy trading, closing the week 13% below their August peak. The company reports Q4 and full-year earnings Thursday, as investors await signals on holiday spending and cross-border volume. The Federal Reserve announces its policy decision Tuesday, with Visa and American Express earnings also due this week.
25 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

Mastercard shares rose 1% to $532.86 Thursday, outperforming Visa amid higher-than-average trading volume. The company will report earnings January 29 as investors watch consumer spending and regulatory pressure. Mastercard cut off Will Bank cards in Brazil this week, prompting the central bank to liquidate Will Financeira. U.S. banks are weighing new low-rate credit cards after President Trump’s push for a national rate cap.
23 January 2026
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Mastercard stock dips as rate-cap talk returns and investors brace for earnings

Mastercard stock dips as rate-cap talk returns and investors brace for earnings

Mastercard shares fell about 0.5% to $525.03 by midday Thursday, lagging the broader market as political pressure on credit-card rates and swipe fees intensified ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings. President Trump renewed calls to cap card interest rates at 10% for a year, rattling card-related stocks. Visa shares were flat, while American Express rose over 2%. Merchant groups continued to oppose a proposed swipe fee settlement.
22 January 2026
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Visa stock holds steady after hours as fee-curb talk builds — what investors watch next

Visa stock holds steady after hours as fee-curb talk builds — what investors watch next

Visa shares fell 0.2% to $325.28 in after-hours trading Wednesday amid renewed Washington scrutiny of credit-card fees. The company enters a quiet period ahead of its fiscal first-quarter results, due Jan. 29. Mastercard shares also slipped. U.S. and UK regulators are examining card payment practices, while merchants continue legal challenges over fee structures.
22 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slips after Trump revives 10% credit-card cap talk; Brazil card suspension adds edge

Mastercard stock slips after Trump revives 10% credit-card cap talk; Brazil card suspension adds edge

Mastercard shares fell 0.8% Wednesday amid renewed White House scrutiny of credit-card companies, closing at $527.57 with little after-hours change. Trump again called for a one-year 10% cap on card interest rates, drawing criticism from JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and Citigroup’s Jane Fraser. Mastercard also suspended Will Bank cards in Brazil after the central bank ordered the liquidation of Will Financeira SA.
22 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price drops as tariff shock hits Wall Street and card-fee fights keep MA in focus

Mastercard stock price drops as tariff shock hits Wall Street and card-fee fights keep MA in focus

Mastercard shares fell 1.4% to $531.74 Tuesday, outpacing declines in Visa and American Express as U.S. equities slumped. The stock has dropped three straight sessions and now trades 12% below its 52-week high. Payment stocks faced pressure from policy risks and renewed scrutiny over credit card fees. Mastercard is advancing AI-powered checkout tools and faster merchant payouts.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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