Mastercard (MA) News Today

Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA) shares are trading lower amid revised forecasts for slower holiday spending growth and the prospect of increased competition, even as the company expands its payment network and launches new product initiatives.

• Positive Sentiment: Partnered with Islami Bank to launch a digital payment ecosystem at Rajshahi University, expanding Mastercard’s footprint in Bangladesh’s education sector. Mastercard, Islami Bank launch digital payment ecosystem at Rajshahi University
• Positive Sentiment: Announced a collaboration with NCR Atleos and ITCARD to enable secure, contactless ATM withdrawals via mobile devices, enhancing user convenience. Mastercard Announces Collaboration with NCR Atleos and ITCARD to Enhance Contactless ATM Experience
• Positive Sentiment: Rolled out major enhancements to the Walmart Rewards Mastercard in Canada, offering richer benefits to cardholders and strengthening its retail partnerships. Major updates coming to Walmart Rewards Mastercard in Canada
• Positive Sentiment: Reached the milestone of issuing 1 billion payment cards made from sustainable materials, underscoring Mastercard’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment. Exploring Mastercard's Commitment to Sustainable Cards
• Neutral Sentiment: Forecasts that tariffs will drive consumers toward gift cards during the upcoming holidays, a shift that may alter spending patterns on its network. Mastercard holiday forecast 2025: Tariffs driving shoppers to gift cards
• Negative Sentiment: EU finance ministers are seeking to establish a digital euro independent of Visa and Mastercard, potentially creating a state-backed alternative to the U.S.-based card networks. EU ministers seek agreement on digital euro to be independent of Visa and Mastercard
• Negative Sentiment: The Mastercard Economics Institute now expects U.S. holiday retail sales growth (excluding autos) to slow to 3.6% year-over-year amid labor market softness and tariff uncertainty. Mastercard Expects Holiday Spending Growth to Slow to 3.6%
• Negative Sentiment: Revised forecasts suggest U.S. holiday shopping growth will cool as consumers hunt discounts in the face of inflation and macro uncertainty. US holiday shopping growth to cool this year, Mastercard forecasts