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US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online on Black Friday 2025, up 9.1% from last year, according to Adobe Analytics. The surge came as AI tools drove an 805% jump in retail site traffic and influenced $3 billion in US sales. Meanwhile, a rare global futures trading outage and rising credit card debt fueled concerns about economic stability. Expectations of a December Fed rate cut grew.
30 November 2025
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Mastercard Stock in Focus: Black Friday Strength, Swipe‑Fee Settlement and AI Push Shape the Outlook for MA

Mastercard Stock in Focus: Black Friday Strength, Swipe‑Fee Settlement and AI Push Shape the Outlook for MA

As of November 28, 2025, Mastercard shares traded near $550, about 8% below their 52-week high, with a market cap of $489 billion. The stock is up roughly 3% over the past year but has lagged the Dow in recent months. Analysts maintain a consensus “Buy” rating, with price targets around $652–659. Mastercard posted a trailing net margin above 45% and operating margins above 55%.
30 November 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today, November 29, 2025: Analyst Downgrade, Fresh Institutional Buying and a Digital-Asset Story

Mastercard (MA) Stock News Today, November 29, 2025: Analyst Downgrade, Fresh Institutional Buying and a Digital-Asset Story

Wall Street Zen downgraded Mastercard from “Buy” to “Hold” on November 29. Mastercard shares closed Friday near $550.50, valuing the company at about $489 billion, roughly 8% below its 52-week high. Giverny Capital increased its stake by 3% in Q2, while institutional holders control about 97% of shares. Analyst consensus remains broadly positive, with an average price target in the mid-$650s.
29 November 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock on November 28, 2025: Institutional Buying, Africa Expansion and Crypto Wallet Push Drive the Story

Mastercard (MA) Stock on November 28, 2025: Institutional Buying, Africa Expansion and Crypto Wallet Push Drive the Story

Mastercard shares traded near $550.53 late Friday, giving the company a market cap of about $489 billion. Norges Bank disclosed a multi-billion-dollar new stake, while other asset managers adjusted positions, keeping institutional ownership near 90–97%. The stock is down nearly 5% this month and sits 8% below its August high. Mastercard advanced digital payments in Africa and expanded crypto partnerships.
29 November 2025
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Mastercard (MA) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Holiday Rebound Hopes, Cybersecurity Push and Fresh Institutional Buying

Mastercard (MA) Stock Today, November 26, 2025: Holiday Rebound Hopes, Cybersecurity Push and Fresh Institutional Buying

Mastercard shares traded near $547 Wednesday, up 0.15%, but remain about 9% below their 52-week high. New company data projects European holiday retail spending up 3.1% year over year. Institutional investors including Russell Investments and Blue Whale Capital disclosed increased stakes. Mastercard’s trailing P/E stands at 35, with analysts’ average 12-month price target at $652.50.
26 November 2025
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Visa–Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement 2025: How Credit Card Checkout and Rewards Are About to Change

Visa–Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement 2025: How Credit Card Checkout and Rewards Are About to Change

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a $38 billion settlement in a long-running antitrust case, aiming to cut average credit-card swipe fees for U.S. merchants and loosen card-acceptance rules. The deal, filed in Brooklyn federal court, awaits approval. Separately, payouts from an earlier $5.5 billion settlement are expected to reach merchants in early 2026.
14 November 2025
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Visa–Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement: How New Rules Could Reshape Credit Card Checkout and Rewards – November 14, 2025

Visa–Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement: How New Rules Could Reshape Credit Card Checkout and Rewards – November 14, 2025

Visa and Mastercard agreed to a revised settlement in a two-decade antitrust case, lowering average credit card swipe fees by 0.1 percentage point for five years and capping standard-card fees at 1.25% for eight years. Merchants will gain new powers to reject high-fee cards and steer customers to cheaper payment methods. Industry groups remain divided over the deal’s impact. Some analysts warn credit card rewards may decline.
14 November 2025
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Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

What to Know Before the U.S. Stock Market Opens Today (Nov. 10, 2025): Futures Jump on Shutdown-Deal Hopes; Tyson, Occidental and AI Mega-Caps in Focus

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Monday as the Senate advanced a bill to fund the government into late January, though final passage is still pending. AI mega-caps Nvidia, Alphabet, and Meta rebounded pre-market. Tyson Foods reports earnings before the bell; Occidental Petroleum follows after the close. Oil and gold prices firmed, while the dollar edged lower.
10 November 2025
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XRP Price Jumps Back After Wild Swing – Ripple’s Token Eyes ETF Catalyst in Volatile Crypto Market

XRP Price Today — November 8, 2025: XRP Holds ~$2.28 as ETF Countdown and Ripple’s New Partnerships Keep Bulls Engaged

XRP closed at $2.29 Saturday after trading between $2.23 and $2.31, with market cap near $135 billion. ETF filings by Canary Capital and 21Shares, both amended in October, drove volume and sentiment as traders watched for a close above $2.30. Ripple’s $500 million funding round and a stablecoin pilot with Mastercard also shaped the week’s narrative.
8 November 2025
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XRP Price on Nov 3, 2025: $2.40 Shake-Up, ETF Frenzy & Bold Forecasts Ahead

XRP Price Today, Nov 7, 2025: $2.36 Holds as Ripple Lands $500M at $40B Valuation — Outlook, Catalysts, and Key Levels

XRP traded near $2.36 on Nov. 7 after rebounding from a low of $2.16 amid fragile market action. Ripple announced a $500 million investment at a $40 billion valuation and launched a stablecoin settlement pilot with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini. Bitwise and Grayscale updated U.S. spot XRP ETF filings with fees of 0.34% and 0.35%. Ripple said it has no current IPO plans.
7 November 2025
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Mastercard Stock Climbs on New Tech, Stablecoin Push and Partnerships

Mastercard (MA) Today: Poland Hubs, Live Nation SA, Upward Deal, RS2 Issuing & Dividend — Nov 7, 2025

Mastercard opened new Professional Services Hubs in Warsaw and Gdańsk, aiming to double its workforce in Poland by 2028. The company launched a live-entertainment partnership with Live Nation in South Africa, giving cardholders early access to UB40 tickets. Mastercard paid a $0.76 quarterly dividend today. Shares traded at $551.5, down 0.3% intraday.
7 November 2025
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Ripple Says ‘No IPO’ — $40B Valuation, $500M Round, and Mastercard RLUSD Pilot Define Its 2026 Game Plan (Nov. 6, 2025)

Ripple Says ‘No IPO’ — $40B Valuation, $500M Round, and Mastercard RLUSD Pilot Define Its 2026 Game Plan (Nov. 6, 2025)

Ripple will not pursue an IPO in the near term, President Monica Long said at the Swell conference in New York on Nov. 5. The company closed a $500 million investment round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, valuing Ripple at $40 billion. Ripple is piloting RLUSD stablecoin settlements for card payments with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini.
6 November 2025
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XRP Whales Spark $500M Crypto Shakeout as Price Crashes – Will Ripple’s Token Soar Next?

XRP Today (Nov. 6, 2025): Ripple lands $500M at $40B valuation, pilots Mastercard stablecoin settlement, and ETF filings gather steam

Ripple raised $500 million in a funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, valuing the company at $40 billion. Ripple and Mastercard are piloting stablecoin settlement for credit card payments using RLUSD on the XRP Ledger. RLUSD, Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, surpassed $1 billion in circulation this week. The SEC’s case against Ripple ended in August with a $125 million penalty.
6 November 2025
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Mastercard Stock Rockets on Q3 Earnings Beat and $2B Crypto Play – What Investors Should Know

Mastercard Stock Premarket Report: Bullish Signals Ahead of Market Open on Nov 3, 2025

Mastercard closed at $552.6 on Oct 31, 2025, near its 52-week high and up about 8% year-to-date. Q3 revenue rose 17% to $8.60 billion, with EPS of $4.38 beating estimates; net profit reached $3.96 billion. Over 80% of analysts rate the stock a Buy, with consensus targets around $660–$661. Mastercard is expanding into crypto, supporting major stablecoins and in talks to acquire Zerohash.
2 November 2025
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Visa (V) Stock Poised for a Surge? Crypto Pilot and Travel Deals Fuel Optimism

Visa Stock Set to Soar? Analysts Eye $400 After Strong Earnings & Dividend Hike. Before Markets Open — Nov 3, 2025.

Visa closed at $340.74 on Oct. 31, 2025, near its 52-week high, up about 10% for the year. Fiscal Q4 net revenue rose 12% to $10.72 billion, with adjusted EPS of $2.98, slightly beating estimates. The company raised its quarterly dividend 14% to $0.67. Analysts maintain a bullish outlook, with price targets averaging $400 and some major banks setting targets above $410.
2 November 2025
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Mastercard Stock Rockets on Q3 Earnings Beat and $2B Crypto Play – What Investors Should Know

Mastercard Stock Rockets on Q3 Earnings Beat and $2B Crypto Play – What Investors Should Know

Mastercard reported Q3 2025 revenue of $8.60 billion, up 17% year-over-year, with net profit rising 20% to $3.96 billion. Shares traded near $570 in October, up about 8% year-to-date and close to their 52-week high. The company announced support for major US dollar stablecoins and is in late-stage talks to acquire crypto firm ZeroHash for up to $2 billion. About 80% of analysts rate the stock a buy.
30 October 2025
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Mastercard Stock Climbs on New Tech, Stablecoin Push and Partnerships

Mastercard’s $2B Crypto Blitz: ZeroHash Acquisition & Stablecoin Push Ignite Stock Hype

Mastercard is in late-stage talks to acquire crypto infrastructure firm ZeroHash for $1.5–2.0 billion, according to Reuters and Crypto Briefing. ZeroHash, valued at $1 billion after a recent $104 million raise, provides fiat-to-crypto rails for banks and fintechs. Mastercard shares traded near $570 on Oct. 22, close to their 52-week high, with analysts broadly bullish.
29 October 2025
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PayPal’s Big Move: Shop in ChatGPT with One-Click Checkout

PayPal’s Big Move: Shop in ChatGPT with One-Click Checkout

PayPal will embed its payments wallet in OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing users to buy products directly in the chat starting next year. The integration uses OpenAI’s Instant Checkout and Agentic Commerce Protocol, with PayPal handling payment processing and dispute resolution. PayPal shares jumped about 14% in pre-market trading after the announcement. Analysts set a 12-month price target near $80.60 for PYPL.
28 October 2025
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