Why Mastercard Jumped 14.1% in December
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) shares had a strong December, rising by 14.1%, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
For the month, the payment processor outperformed the S&P 500 -- the index rose about 5.6% in December. For the year, though, Mastercard finished barely in the black, up 1.2%, while the S&P 500 gained 26.9%.
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