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Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.

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Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 10.67% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.72%. Currently, Mastercard has a market capitalization of $490.53 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MA: If an investor had bought $1000 of MA stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $21,690.34 today based on a price of $534.45 for MA at the time of writing.
<h3>Mastercard's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Jefferies analyst Trevor Williams maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $590 to $610.

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Jefferies Maintains Buy on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $610

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Sanjay Sakhrani maintains Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $580 to $618.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Mastercard, Raises Price Target to $618

NIO Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) shares are trading higher on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">Friday in the premarket session.</a>
The Shanghai, China-based company announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>).
Signed in Shanghai, this collaboration aims to enhance vehicle-related payment services for NIO users outside of China, CnEV Post <a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/12/05/nio-partnership-mastercard/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The two companies will work on global initiatives in user value-added services, payment innovation, data services, consulting, joint marketing, and ESG efforts.
Mastercard cardholders will enjoy exclusive benefits, including charging, battery swaps, maintenance, and car rental services as part of the partnership.
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Additionally, NIO and Mastercard plan to integrate in-vehicle payment functions, allowing users to make seamless payments for charging, parking, shopping, and other expenses, enhancing the overall travel experience.
NIO's co-founder Qin Lihong and Mastercard's Greater China president Chang Qing attended the signing ceremony, marking a significant milestone in NIO's global expansion.
This partnership is set to improve customer experience and expand the reach of both brands internationally, the report adds.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, NIO stock has lost over 40% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>).
In its push for global growth, NIO has also scored a significant legal victory in its dispute with Audi over trademark rights in Australia, CNeV Post&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://cnevpost.com/2024/12/05/nio-scores-win-australia-audi-es-trademark-dispute/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The Australian intellectual property authorities ruled in favor of NIO, allowing the company to move forward with its application to register the ES6, ES7, and ES8 trademarks.
This ruling marks a major milestone in NIO's efforts to secure its intellectual property globally, with the battle with Audi now spreading to more territories, according to the report.
Price Action: NIO shares are trading higher by 1.74% to $4.690 at last check Friday.
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What's Going On With NIO Stock Friday? Mastercard In-Vehicle Payment Offering In The Works

On Thursday, Equifax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) announced it partnered with Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) to help Latin American financial institutions, payment service providers, acquiring banks, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42351562/equifax-and-mastercard-join-forces-to-combat-payment-fraud-in-latin-america" rel="noreferrer noopener">and merchants tackle payment fraud</a>.
Mastercard business customers in Latin America will now have access to enhanced fraud management tools, including Mastercard Identity, Ethoca Alerts, and Ethoca Consumer Clarity, through Equifax's Kount Payment Fraud solution.
These integrated solutions safeguard the digital payments ecosystem with identity verification, fraud risk assessment, and chargeback prevention via order validation and alerting services.
Equifax's Kount Payment Fraud solution and Mastercard are expected to help businesses stop threats in real time to drive growth and protect revenue.
Chris Jones, President of Equifax Latin America, stated, "This strategic alignment will provide safer payment transactions and reduce chargebacks, enabling businesses of all sizes in&nbsp;Latin America&nbsp;to improve their bottom line."
"Adding to our existing capabilities, this collaboration is the next step in our journey to make the digital economy safe and more seamless for payment providers and merchants in the region," said&nbsp;Ana Lucia Magliano, Executive Vice President of services, Mastercard Latin America and the&nbsp;Caribbean.
Notably, according to a merchant-savvy report, Latin America, where merchants lose over 4.6% of e-commerce revenue to fraud, is set to see e-commerce nearly double to $160 billion by 2025.
Investors can gain exposure to the EFX via Virtus ETF Trust II Virtus KAR Mid-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMID#NYSE">KMID</a>) and Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDFF#NASDAQ">FDFF</a>).
Price Action: EFX shares are up 0.22% to $261.35 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) has agreed to settle a $250.35 million (200 million pounds) lawsuit filed by millions of U.K. consumers alleging that the company unfairly imposed exorbitant fees on card transactions.
The Financial Times cites familiar sources as saying the credit card company faced a lawsuit worth at least 10 billion pounds from Walter Merricks, the former head of the U.K.&#8217;s Financial Ombudsman Service, who represented <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/19c70ff2-3aaa-4e07-96e0-0e657a68920f" rel="noreferrer noopener">46 million consumers</a>.
Mastercard and Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) have been long embroiled in global civil complaints for charging consumers and businesses to use their cards.
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Earlier this year, the two companies agreed to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39582701/visa-mastercard-deal-unlikely-to-be-materially-impacted-by-a-revised-antitrust-sett" rel="noreferrer noopener">$30 billion settlement</a> in the U.S. over transaction costs.
Regulators in the U.K. have also sought to challenge the dominance of the two networks, which accounted for 95% of all debit and credit card payments in the country in 2023.
The U.K. watchdog had planned to reintroduce a cap on card fees for online transactions between the U.K. and EU after the charges grew more than fivefold since Brexit.
In September, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Visa for allegedly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41030472/visa-stock-has-near-term-overhang-from-doj-antitrust-lawsuit-analyst-picks-3-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">influencing the debit network</a> market. According to the suit, Visa commanded over 60% of the U.S. debit transactions market.
As of September 30, 2024, Mastercard&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41659697/mastercard-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-cross-border-transactions-growth-sees-european-consumer" rel="noreferrer noopener">cash and cash equivalents</a> balance stood at $11.4 billion.
Mastercard&nbsp;stock gained over 23% year-to-date. However, the company projected a low-double-digit CAGR for net revenue between 2025 and 2027, down from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41948028/mastercard-lowers-financial-forecast-signals-slower-eps-revenue-growth-ahead" rel="noreferrer noopener">its prior high-teens forecast</a>.
It expects mid-teens EPS growth over the next three years, reducing expectations from earlier low-20s guidance.
KeyBanc&#8217;s analyst&nbsp;Alex Markgraff, in his credit and debit card volume survey for&nbsp;the third quarter, noted that banks clocked slower growth in card spending despite continued consumer resilience. JPMorgan emphasized that customers have mostly exhausted their &#8220;cash buffer.&#8221;
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40436363/mastercard-plans-to-eliminate-about-1-000-jobs-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prior reports indicated</a> Mastercard&#8217;s plans to slash 3% of its global workforce, impacting nearly 1,000 employees.
Price Action: MA stock is down 1.38% at $519 at the last check Wednesday.
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Mastercard's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.59% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.95 million shares sold short, which is 0.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Mastercard Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733317215_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mastercard has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Mastercard's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mastercard's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Mastercard's Recent Short Interest

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in MA often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 21 options trades for Mastercard. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 85% bullish and 14% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $32,130, and 20 calls, totaling $692,240.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $480.0 to $535.0 for Mastercard over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Mastercard's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Mastercard's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $480.0 to $535.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Mastercard 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733249763_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$106.4</td>
<td>$99.05</td>
<td>$102.0</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$78.4</td>
<td>$75.05</td>
<td>$78.05</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$74.75</td>
<td>$69.75</td>
<td>$73.55</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$36.7K</td>
<td align="right">259</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$118.5</td>
<td>$117.0</td>
<td>$117.0</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td align="right">21</td>
<td align="right">33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Mastercard, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Mastercard</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 875,332, the price of MA is down by -0.64%, reaching $527.95.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 57 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Mastercard</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $563.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $575. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from TD Cowen continues to hold a Buy rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $567. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Mastercard, which currently sits at a price target of $564. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Mastercard, which currently sits at a price target of $565. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Mastercard with a target price of $544. 
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Mastercard's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Mastercard. Our analysis of options history for Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 27% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $57,843, and 9 were calls, valued at $435,136.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $495.0 to $540.0 for Mastercard over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Mastercard's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Mastercard's whale trades within a strike price range from $495.0 to $540.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Mastercard 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732903316_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$532.50</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$9.02</td>
<td>$532.50</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td align="right">59</td>
<td align="right">190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$30.3</td>
<td>$30.25</td>
<td>$30.25</td>
<td>$505.00</td>
<td>$63.4K</td>
<td align="right">185</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$16.55</td>
<td>$17.05</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$42.6K</td>
<td align="right">390</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$42.45</td>
<td>$41.55</td>
<td>$41.55</td>
<td>$495.00</td>
<td>$37.3K</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
<td align="right">31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Mastercard</h3>
Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 150 currencies.
In light of the recent options history for Mastercard, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Mastercard</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 820,584, with MA's price up by 0.58%, positioned at $535.46.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Mastercard</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $560.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on Mastercard, maintaining a target price of $565. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Mizuho continues to hold a Outperform rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $532. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Overweight rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $544. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $580. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Keybanc continues to hold a Overweight rating for Mastercard, targeting a price of $580. 
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Asset Sales

KODK

Kodak Retirement Income Plan Trust Sells $764.4M In Illiquid Assets To Mastercard Foundation For $550.6M Cash, Signs Additional Agreements For $87.3M Sale To Other Investors, Retaining $161.3M In Illiquid Assets And $917.2M In Hedge Fund Assets Pending Redemption Proceeds

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher on Thursday.</a>
The U.S. Department of the Treasury&#8217;s Bureau of the Fiscal Service has appointed BNY Mellon as the financial agent for the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n42116834/bny-to-manage-u-s-department-of-the-treasurys-largest-prepaid-debit-card-program-for-federal-benef" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Direct Express prepaid debit card program.</a>
This five-year agreement, which begins on January 3, will provide secure and easy access to federal benefit payments for approximately 3.4 million Americans.
BNY Mellon was selected after a comprehensive evaluation of proposals from multiple financial institutions.
The Treasury chose BNY Mellon for its wide range of customer service options that cater specifically to the unique needs of the Direct Express cardholders. These services include online and digital funds access, bill payment, cardless ATM access, omni-channel customer service through chat and text, and in-person authentication options.
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Additionally, the program will benefit from features such as contactless payment capabilities and emergency fund access.
Jennifer Barker, Global Head of Treasury Services at BNY Mellon, said, &#8220;We&#8217;re honored to be appointed as the financial agent for the Direct Express program, a decision which speaks to BNY&#8217;s legacy serving clients and communities throughout the financial ecosystem.&#8221;
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) will continue its role as the program&#8217;s payment network, a position it has held since Direct Express was launched in 2008.
Other providers involved in the program include Galileo Financial Technologies, MoCaFi, Senture, Sunrise Banks, and Ubiquity Global Services.
The expanded services and customer-focused enhancements will help elevate the experience for Direct Express cardholders, ensuring they have easy access to their federal benefits.
Price Action: BK shares are trading higher by 0.73% to $78.44 at last check Thursday.
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What Happened: In a recent statement on X, El-Erian highlighted the intricate nature of Trump&#8217;s tariff discussions, noting that the proposed economic policies encompass at least three complex economic stages influenced by multiple factors, including trade flows, corporate pricing strategies, and geopolitical considerations.
El-Erian&#8217;s core message remains clear: Trump&#8217;s tariff debate requires sophisticated, nuanced analysis that transcends simplistic narratives. &#8220;The issue is quite complex,&#8221; he emphasized, underscoring the need for comprehensive economic understanding beyond headline rhetoric.
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Trump&#8217;s proposed economic blueprint, which includes a universal tariff of up to 20% on imports and potentially up to 60% on Chinese goods, has sparked intense economic debate. Tech investor Peter Thiel suggests these tariffs could significantly impact Chinese companies while causing minimal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42028954/peter-thiel-says-trumps-60-china-tariff-would-be-very-very-bad-for-beijing-heres-whats-at-stake">disruption to U.S. consumers</a>.
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The National Retail Federation estimates Trump&#8217;s tariff proposals could reduce annual consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737933/trump-tariff-proposed-may-cost-americans-78b-in-spending-study">spending by $78 billion</a>.
Prominent business leaders have voiced concerns. Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin described Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs as a &#8220;long, slippery slope&#8221; that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42056528/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-of-slippery-slope-in-trumps-tariff-policies-sees-us-returning-to-the-business-of-business">could hamper U.S. global competitiveness</a>. 
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