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NYSE:V News 31 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Visa stock price dips after hours — what traders watch after Visa & Main’s $100 million small-business push

Visa stock price dips after hours — what traders watch after Visa & Main’s $100 million small-business push

Visa launched its “Visa & Main” platform for U.S. small businesses, backed by a $100 million working-capital facility with Lendistry. Visa shares slipped 0.3% to $329.13 in after-hours trading. U.S. stocks fell sharply, with tech leading losses as investors questioned AI investment returns. Traders are now focused on next week’s delayed labor and inflation data after a brief government shutdown.
6 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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Visa stock price slips as China Visa Direct deal lands; V shares set up for next session

Visa stock price slips as China Visa Direct deal lands; V shares set up for next session

Visa shares fell 1.47% to $328.93 Tuesday, then held steady after-hours. The company announced Visa Direct will link with UnionPay International for cross-border payouts into China, launching in the first half of 2026. Daiwa Securities raised its rating to Outperform, keeping a $370 price target. Trading volume exceeded recent averages as investors digested the deal and analyst updates.
4 February 2026
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Visa stock price today: UnionPay tie-up puts Visa Direct in spotlight as V ticks higher

Visa stock price today: UnionPay tie-up puts Visa Direct in spotlight as V ticks higher

Visa shares rose 0.3% to $334.96 midday Tuesday after announcing a deal with UnionPay International to expand cross-border payouts into mainland China. The rollout is set for the first half of 2026. Visa reported a 12% rise in cross-border volumes last quarter, though growth slowed from the previous period. The U.S. January jobs report was delayed due to the partial federal government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

The Dow Jones rose 1% midday Monday, up 490 points to 49,382, led by chip stocks and heavyweights like Caterpillar and Visa. A partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed the January jobs report. Traders are watching a wave of earnings and President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Fed. Gold and silver volatility continued after last week’s sharp drop.
2 February 2026
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Visa and AmEx wobble, Warsh looms: what financial services stocks face into Monday

Visa and AmEx wobble, Warsh looms: what financial services stocks face into Monday

U.S. financial services stocks slipped Friday, with the XLF ETF down 0.2% and Visa dropping 3%. Investors reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and awaited key jobs data. Yields on 10-year Treasuries rose to 4.251%. Visa and American Express both reported higher revenues but saw shares fall on operating expense concerns and a slight profit miss.
1 February 2026
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Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

The Dow fell 179.09 points, or 0.4%, to 48,892.47 Friday after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair and producer inflation came in hotter than expected. Thom Tillis said he would block Warsh’s confirmation until a Justice Department probe into Powell ends. The S&P 500 dropped 0.43%, Nasdaq lost 0.94%. The January U.S. jobs report is due next Friday.
1 February 2026
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American Express stock price slips after earnings — dividend hike, Trump rate-cap risk and jobs report ahead

American Express stock price slips after earnings — dividend hike, Trump rate-cap risk and jobs report ahead

American Express shares fell 1.8% to $352.17 Friday after forecasting 2026 EPS of $17.30–$17.90 and announcing a dividend hike to 95 cents. Fourth-quarter billed business rose 9% to $445.1 billion, with revenue up 10% to $19 billion. Investors remain focused on Fed policy and the upcoming February 6 U.S. jobs report.
31 January 2026
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Visa stock slides after hours as costs and cross-border growth overshadow earnings beat

Visa stock slides after hours as costs and cross-border growth overshadow earnings beat

Visa shares fell 3% to $321.83 in after-hours trading Friday after the company’s quarterly report showed rising expenses despite beating profit and revenue estimates. Cross-border payment volumes rose 12%, but investors focused on margin risks. American Express shares also slipped following a narrow profit miss. U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in December, while the Fed left rates unchanged.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

Idox share price stuck below 71.5p bid as Long Path says backing nears control

8 February 2026
Long Path Partners said it has aggregate support for about 49.26% of Idox shares for its 71.5p-per-share cash offer. Idox shares closed Friday at 71.0p, about 0.7% below the offer price. Valid acceptances stood at 19.12% as of Feb. 5, with the offer open until March 16. The deal requires more than 50% of voting rights to go unconditional.
BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with 5.6 million shares traded. The company disclosed buying back 115,039 shares for cancellation at a volume-weighted average price of 1,860.32 pence. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England are striking over pay until at least Feb. 20. Full-year results are due Feb. 18.
Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026
Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.
Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
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