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Business · 24 August 2026

Visa and Mastercard stocks reach record highs after Trump buy

Visa and Mastercard stocks reach record highs after Trump buy

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Visa and Mastercard stocks recorded their first all-time high closes in over a year. Visa's stock rose 3.1% to $382.41, and Mastercard's increased 3.3% to $599.86. Analysts suggest inflation benefits these companies as they earn a percentage of transaction values. Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy

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