Apple Inc.'s iPhone 6 Will Win the Mobile Payments War
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 06, 7:30AM CDT
Source: Apple Apple 's next iteration of the iPhone may include a long-rumored mobile payment system, if the latest information from Pacific Crest analysts proves true. In an investor note earlier this week the authors said Apple is working...
Smart Technology Targets Consumers' Digital Security Concerns - Next Generation Smart Wallet Competition Reveals Social Media Identity Theft Issues
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 06, 7:15AM CDT
Smart technology influence targets digital payment industry's security concerns; companies announce latest authentication improvements: NXT-ID, Inc. (OTCBB: NXTD), Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA), Lifelock, Ink. (NASDAQ: LOCK) and Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ: SYMC)
M-Commerce Market Report 2014-2019: Transactions (Retailing, Ticketing/Booking, Billing), Payment Modes (NFC, Premium SMS, WAP, Carrier Billing) & Users (Smart Devices, Phones) Analysis
M2 - Wed Aug 06, 6:57AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/whcrst/m_commerce_market) has announced the addition of the "M Commerce Market by Transactions, Payment Modes & Users - Worldwide Forecasts & Analysis (2014 - 2019)" report to their offering. The M Commerce service market is an optimistic market trend mainly because of the growing number of mobile devices and the penetration into newer markets. It helps to connect and perform business transactions between group of people in different regions, different time zones and different business domains. The M Commerce service overcomes the above mentioned barriers and provides a smooth flow of business services at cheaper cost compared to traditional services. M Commerce solution also helps in cross-platform sharing and thus, it helps to reduce the time taken in decision-making process. The M Commerce transaction types include mobile retailing, mobile ticketing/booking, Mobile billing, and other M Commerce services. In 2014, the M Commerce market of NA accounts for the highest market share in the total M Commerce market. In 2019 as well, NA is expected to be the highest revenue generating segment in the overall M Commerce market. The Y-o-Y growth rates of LA will be on the higher side among the M Commerce market. The LA will be on the higher side among the M Commerce market throughout the forecast period 2014-2019. Report Scope - Transactions (M Retailing, M Ticketing/Booking, M Billing, Other M Commerce Services) - Payment Modes (NFC, Premium SMS, WAP, Carrier Billing) - Users (Smart Devices, Feature Phones) Some of the high growth markets are: - APAC Region - Europe Region. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 M Commerce Market Size & Forecast, By Transaction Type 5 M Commerce Market Size & Forecast, By Payment Mode 6 M Commerce Market Size & Forecast, By User 7 M Commerce Market Size & Forecast By Regions 8 M Commerce Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles - Ericsson - Gemalto - Google Inc. - Ibm Corp. - Mastercard Inc. - Mopay Ag - Oxygen8 - Paypal - Sap Ag - Visa Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wh...rce_market
MasterCard Partners with SFX to Sync up with Electronic Dance Music Generation
Business Wire - Tue Aug 05, 9:01AM CDT
MasterCard (NYSE:MA) and SFX Entertainment (NASDAQ:SFXE) today announced a multi-year global partnership that will bring innovative technology solutions to the SFX platform and further strengthen MasterCard's commitment to being an experiential brand in music and entertainment. Acting as a technology partner, MasterCard will simplify the way hundreds of millions of electronic dance music (EDM) fans worldwide can access SFX events, engage with content and connect with their community. Through its Priceless platform, MasterCard will also create surprise and delight experiences for fans, starting this fall.
Insider Trading Alert - MA, ULTI And AL Traded By Insiders
at The Street - Mon Aug 04, 10:00AM CDT
Stocks with insider trader activity include MA, ULTI and AL
Financial Results Releases, Launch of Service, Settlement of Disputes, and Senior Level Appointment - Research Reports on Genworth, MasterCard, Metlife, AIG and Morgan Stanley
PR Newswire - Mon Aug 04, 8:10AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Genworth Financial Inc. (NYSE: GNW), MasterCard Inc. (NYSE: MA), Metlife Inc. (NYSE: MET), American International Group Inc. (NYSE: AIG) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/5411-100free.
MasterCard tops Q2 forecasts
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 31, 5:53PM CDT
The credit- and debit-card giant earned 80 cents a share, up 14% and beating views by 3 cents. Revenue increased 13% to $2.38 bil, topping analyst estimates for $2.31 bil. Gross dollar volume was up 13% to $1.1 tril, cross-border volume rose 16% and...
MasterCard Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 2.32%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 31, 4:55PM CDT
MasterCard (NYSE:MA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $73.81 to a high of $76.32. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $75.45 on volume of 7.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Watch for MasterCard to Potentially Rebound After Falling 2.32% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jul 31, 4:54PM CDT
MasterCard (NYSE:MA) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $73.81 to a high of $76.32. Yesterday, the shares fell 2.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $75.45 on volume of 7.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
MasterCard Q2 Earnings Top on Higher Revs, Margins Dip - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 31, 10:09AM CDT
MasterCard Inc.'s (MA) second-quarter 2014 operating earnings exceeded both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago quarter figure.
MasterCard Earnings Top On Higher Transaction Volume
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 31, 9:49AM CDT
MasterCard (MA) edged past analysts' Q2 views as revenue rose 13% to $2.38 billion on estimates for $2.31 billion. Earnings rose 14.3% to 80 cents a share vs. views for 77 cents. The credit- and debit-card giant rang up a 13% boost in gross dollar...
Unusual Social Activity Today Around MasterCard (MA)
at The Street - Thu Jul 31, 9:44AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified MasterCard (MA) as an unusual social activity candidate
Jobs, Manufacturing Hurt Stocks; 3D Systems, KapStone Slide
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 31, 9:28AM CDT
Stocks buckled early Thursday under a heavy load of disappointing economic news. The Nasdaq axed off 1.1%. The S&P 500 dumped 1% and the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 0.9%, as nearly a third of its components shed 1% or more. A wave of early...
Why MasterCard (MA) Stock Is Up Today
at The Street - Thu Jul 31, 9:09AM CDT
MasterCard (MA) reported a better-than-expected 10% increase in quarterly profit, as more customers used its cards to make purchases.
MasterCard 2Q profit rises on volume growth
AP - Thu Jul 31, 8:07AM CDT
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — MasterCard's second-quarter net income climbed 9.8 percent as it benefited from volume growth and handled more transactions in the period.
Argentina Default Hits Futures; OpenText Spikes, Grifols Dives
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Jul 31, 8:04AM CDT
Stock futures dove deep ahead of Thursday's open as investors worked to gauge the impact of Argentina's default on a debt payment. Dow futures slumped to 99.3 points below fair market value. Nasdaq 100 futures dived 28.1 points, and S&P 500 futures...
MasterCard Incorporated Reports Second-Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Business Wire - Thu Jul 31, 7:04AM CDT
--Second-quarter net revenue increase of 13%, to $2.4 billion
AmEx Q2 Earnings Beat on Higher Card Spending & Spin-off Gains - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 30, 1:25PM CDT
American Express Co. (AXP), or AmEx's second-quarter 2014 operating earnings surpassed both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago quarter figure on higher spending on cards.
Fiserv (FISV) Q2 Earnings In Line; Revenues Miss Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 30, 1:15PM CDT
Fiserv Inc. (FISV) reported second-quarter earnings of 81 cents per share, which were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Early Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Wed Jul 30, 9:42AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: