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Recent economic data shows that inflation rates are beginning to rise slightly, proving that inflation is more resilient than many experts first thought. Investors should keep inflation in mind and

Among the dozens of holdings in Berkshire Hathaway's massive $365 billion stock portfolio, Visa and Mastercard are tiny positions. Combined, they make up less than 1% of the conglomerate's total

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

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

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

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

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

Unsurprisingly, a lot of attention these days goes to the "Magnificent Seven" stocks. They dominate market trends and are some of the most valuable enterprises on the face of the planet. And thanks

The payment landscape is evolving rapidly, with cash losing market share to innovative payment methods such as buy now, pay later, cryptocurrency, and digital wallets to transact goods and services

Among Berkshire Hathaway's dozens of equity holdings, Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are two tiny positions that, combined, make up just 0.8% of the overall portfolio. But don't let that

Forget the new bull market being indicated by new stock all-time highs powered by big tech. Digital payments leader Visa (NYSE: V) just had yet another solid earnings report. After reporting a 9%

At some point, it might not be such a remarkable feat for a company to earn a trillion-dollar valuation. Today, just five U.S. companies clear that hurdle, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon

More people have a Visa (NYSE: V) credit card than any other credit card in the world. It powers 4.3 billion cards globally, a number equal to more than half the world's population.

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There are some extremely solid businesses that don't make excellent investments. In this video, Fool.com contributor Tyler Crowe discusses why he wouldn't invest in Visa (NYSE: V), even though it's

The world has had several years of economic upheaval, although the drivers keep changing. Store closures and lost jobs led to heavy government stimulus during the pandemic, leading in turn to

With a bull market in full swing, is it finally time to dip into some of those high-risk, high-reward stocks that usually soar when investors are enthusiastic? It's certainly time to consider buying

If you're wondering what stocks will be incredible performers in the future, I have a method for getting some good ideas: Look backward. Before you tell me that the past is no guarantee of future

Billionaire Chris Hohn runs TCI Fund Management, the best performing hedge fund of 2023 and the seventh-most-profitable hedge fund in history, according to LCH Investments. Those credentials make