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As usual, Warren Buffett's holding company Berkshire Hathaway is beating the market so far in 2024. Berkshire Hathaway owns a portfolio of about 50 stocks, in addition to several whole companies

Ireland is a popular country for international businesses to base at least a portion of their operations. As Ireland is a member state of the European Union, operating there gives companies ready

When you say the name Visa (NYSE: V), the next name you think of is Mastercard (NYSE: MA), and vice versa. That's because these two payment processors are the dominant players in their industry

Because of all the attention that the dominant and high-flying tech firms are getting these days, Mastercard (NYSE: MA) might fly somewhat under the radar. But that doesn't mean this business isn't

Investors can look at past stock market winners to find businesses that might continue their trends in the future. For example, Visa (NYSE: V) shares have soared 396% in the last decade, crushing

Looking for great stocks to buy in a bull market has its downsides. For instance, it's harder to find deep discounts during a bull run. However, that's not a big problem provided investors put their

Thanks to their incredible profitability, powerful network effects, and growth potential, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are two of the most outstanding businesses around. Their stocks

American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Visa (NYSE: V) are both legendary stocks.

Visa shares have skyrocketed 20 times in value since the company's initial public offering (IPO) in 2008. American Express

Since going public in 2008, Visa (NYSE: V) has delivered stellar returns of 21.5% annually to its investors. Visa is a blue chip stock with a dominant position in the payment industry, giving it a

Dividend investors don't like payout decreases or suspensions, hence the importance of finding companies that are unlikely to resort to these moves. But that's not always easy.

There are plenty of

On Feb. 19, Capital One (NYSE: COF) announced it would acquire Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) in an all-stock transaction valued at over $35 billion. The move could make Capital One the

The big news in banking this week is that Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF) is acquiring Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). Capital One is the ninth-largest U.S. bank by assets, and Discover

Berkshire Hathaway, the sprawling conglomerate that has its hands in various industries, also owns a massive equities portfolio. Given this business is led by the legendary Warren Buffett, it's no

During the past decade, the S&P 500 rose by 230%, including dividends. That's a respectable gain that exceeds the broad index's long-term track record of roughly 10% per year. Low interest rates for

Investors looking for potential new stocks to buy will often take a look at previous winners to see if they will continue to outperform in the future. After all, winning stocks have a tendency to

Two of the nation's largest credit card lenders are merging, and some investors are worried about what the deal might mean for Mastercard (NYSE: MA). Shares of the global payment network processor

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has been a standout stock for investors since it went public in 2006, and it has delivered market-crushing returns. In fact, if you invested $10,000 in the company at that

The healthcare industry has remained a remarkably resilient place for investors to build wealth over the years. Like any industry, this one carries risk for investors to be aware of, too. Regulatory

In the past 12 months, at least two prominent dividend stocks decreased their payouts. Last year, it was Medical Properties Trust, a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust, while pharmacy

Credit card superstar Visa (NYSE: V) isn't as old as you might think, at least as a stand-alone stock. Fans may not realize that once upon a time, Visa was the credit card arm of Bank of America

To many people, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are synonymous. Both companies are well-known brands, owning and operating payment networks that facilitate billions of credit card

Not all growth stocks are created equal. However, great businesses that deliver products and/or services with durable uses for their target consumers and have a compelling runway ahead can deliver

Regardless of the ups and downs of the stock market, companies with innovative businesses driving change in their respective industries present compelling opportunities for investors. If you're on

If you aren't familiar with Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) by name, you'll probably recognize some of its flagship medications. The Danish pharmaceutical giant is the developer of diabetes and obesity

As the economy continues adjusting to higher interest rates, easing inflationary pressures, and the continued possibility of a recession this year, it's business as usual for Mastercard (NYSE: MA).