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Visa stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments names

Visa stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments names

Visa shares fell 1.6% to $344.25 by early afternoon Monday after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. Mastercard dropped 1.8%, American Express 4.2%. Analysts said such a cap would require Congressional approval, but the announcement increased volatility in card-related stocks. Traders are watching upcoming bank earnings and Tuesday’s CPI for further signals on consumer credit.
12 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped about 100 points, or 0.2%, by midday as financial stocks fell after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card rates. American Express and Visa led losses. Fed Chair Jerome Powell faced political pressure and possible indictment over testimony on a renovation project. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation report and major bank earnings.
12 January 2026
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Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

The Dow-linked DIA fell about 0.5% Monday morning, pressured by declines in financial stocks after President Trump proposed capping credit-card rates at 10%. Tensions rose as the White House threatened Fed Chair Powell with indictment over Senate testimony, which Powell called a “pretext.” Traders are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report and big-bank earnings for further direction.
12 January 2026
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Visa stock slides on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as traders brace for bank earnings

Visa stock slides on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as traders brace for bank earnings

Visa shares dropped 1.4% after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20. Mastercard fell 1.7% and American Express slid 4.6%. Analysts said the move would likely require congressional approval, but the headline pressured lenders and payment networks. Investors are watching upcoming bank earnings and any policy details before Jan. 20.
12 January 2026
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Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One shares fell nearly 10% in premarket trading Monday after Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates at 10%. Synchrony and Bread Financial dropped over 10%, while Affirm and Block rose. Analysts questioned the plan’s viability, citing lack of executive authority. Bank earnings and updates on rate caps remain in focus this week.
12 January 2026
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AmEx (AXP) stock in focus after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card rates

AmEx (AXP) stock in focus after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card rates

American Express shares fell 1.9% Friday to $375.61 after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, starting Jan. 20. Trading volume in AmEx exceeded its 50-day average, while Capital One dropped 2.6%. Visa and Mastercard each slipped about 0.7% to 0.8%. AmEx will report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 30.
10 January 2026
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Visa stock slips as activist group presses for an “independent chair” vote

Visa stock slips as activist group presses for an “independent chair” vote

Visa shares fell 0.5% to $350.57 in midday trading Friday as a shareholder group urged support for a proposal to permanently separate the CEO and board chair roles. The vote is set for Visa’s Jan. 27 annual meeting. Mastercard was little changed; American Express slipped 0.8%. Investors are also awaiting Visa’s next earnings update.
9 January 2026
Mastercard stock steady as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card — and keeps MA as the network

Mastercard stock steady as Apple taps JPMorgan for Apple Card — and keeps MA as the network

Apple said JPMorgan will take over as issuer of Apple Card in about two years, with Mastercard remaining the payment network. Mastercard shares held near $580 in after-hours trading Thursday. Visa closed down 1% at $352.23. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Mastercard’s upcoming earnings.
9 January 2026
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Visa stock slips as DOJ antitrust fight stays in focus; 3 dates investors are circling

Visa stock slips as DOJ antitrust fight stays in focus; 3 dates investors are circling

Visa shares fell 0.3% to $356.59 Wednesday afternoon as investors monitored U.S. antitrust litigation over its debit practices and a separate card-fee settlement dispute. Mastercard gained 0.8%. The Justice Department and Visa told a court they would update on case scheduling by Jan. 16. CEO Ryan McInerney sold 10,485 shares at $349.18 each on Jan. 2 under a pre-arranged plan.
7 January 2026
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Visa stock jumps more than 3% as financials rally; payrolls and Visa’s annual meeting loom

Visa stock jumps more than 3% as financials rally; payrolls and Visa’s annual meeting loom

Visa shares jumped 3.2% to $357.40 midday Monday, leading U.S. financial stocks higher as the sector outperformed the broader market. Mastercard and American Express also advanced. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Visa’s Jan. 27 annual meeting for direction. Visa traded between $343.02 and $357.51 during the session.
5 January 2026
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  • Smiths Group Shares Fall 6% Despite Strategic Sales and Capital Returns
    March 20, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT. Shares of Smiths Group (LSE:SMIN) dropped 5.9% to 2,222p following mixed half-year results and slightly lowered full-year guidance. The company saw organic revenue growth of 4% and a 7.2% rise in headline operating profit to £248 million, with margins improving 50 basis points to 17.2%. However, statutory profits fell sharply due to one-off charges, causing a 17.4% drop in earnings per share. CEO Roland Carter highlighted the sale of Smiths Detection and Smiths Interconnect as transformational, alongside a £1.5 billion planned shareholder return through 2027. Analysts noted investor disappointment over modest revenue growth and trimmed guidance, despite a 5.4% dividend increase. Long-term outlook remains positive with disposals, acquisitions, and capital returns aiming for mid-term 5-7% organic growth and 21-23% margins, seen as a potential buying opportunity by some market watchers.
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