The Latest Breaking News from Visa

Push back on Capital One's planned merger with Discover is growing with one group of consumer advocates calling for a public hearing.

Visa and Mastercard's agreement to lower swipe fees expected to modestly impact US banks, requiring adjustments but overall manageable.

Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.

The move comes at a time when Robinhood's share price is up nearly 100% this year and the company appears to have recovered from its post-pandemic malaise.

Merchants have long accused the payment networks of charging inflated ‘swipe fees’ when shoppers use their cards.

Visa and MasterCard settlement with U.S. merchants on swipe fees could lead to substantial savings for consumers.

The settlement will see Visa and Mastercard cap credit interchange fees until 2030, with the companies obligated to negotiate fees with merchant buying groups.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.44%. Stock indexes this morning are slightly higher, buoyed by some positive corporate news....

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