The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 798.40 (-1.61%) points today, currently sitting at 48,827.57. Similarly, Dow Futures (YM=F) was down 742.00 (-1.49%) points. The primary narrative driving this sharp decline was a significant "risk-off" rotation triggered by renewed concerns over stubborn inflation data and a potential hawkish shift in monetary policy. This sentiment disproportionately affected the financial and technology sectors, as investors moved capital away from growth-oriented and cred ...

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Visa (NYSE:V).And retail traders should know.We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with V, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 29 uncommon ...

Key Takeaways Visa's 51% Prosa acquisition rejected by Mexico's CNA over competition concerns.Combining Visa and Carnet would link it to two of Mexico's top issuers.Visa would have influence over two of four clearinghouses, alongside Mastercard and E-Global.Visa Inc.’s (V) attempt to secure a controlling stake in Mexican payment processor Prosa has hit a regulatory roadblock. Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission (CNA) rejected the proposed 51% acquisition, marking the first significant decision by the cou ...

TomCo Energy PLC (AIM:TOM, OTC:TMCGF) shares dropped 35% on Monday, falling to 0.035p, impacted by expected new equity dilution, after it announced a renewed partnership with Valkor that leaves the pair jointly controlling Greenfield Energy on a 50:50 basis, as the AIM-listed group looks to progress oil-sands opportunities in Utah’s Uinta Basin.Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) attempt to reclaim the initiative in the obesity drug race has backfired, after its experimental next-generation treatment failed to prove it ...

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Group 1 - Dividend Aristocrats are distinguished among dividend growth stocks due to their proven track record within the S&P 500 index [1] - Scott Kaufman, known as Treading Softly, has over a decade of experience in the financial sector and provides insights into high-quality dividend growth and undervalued opportunities [2] - The focus of the analysis is on achieving substantial cash dividends and strong capital gains for robust total returns [2]

A Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines passenger aircraft pictured at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Feb. 22, 2026. Boeing and Vertiv were among the top stocks bought by hedge and mutual-fund managers so far this year. - Charly Triballeau/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Industrials, financials and a solidly-performing AI pick and shovel made up a handful of companies that mutual funds and hedge funds have been in lockstep agreement on in early 2026. That’s according to Goldman Sachs strategists, who analyze ...

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is included among the 14 Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy. Visa Extends Global Partnership with Red Bull Racing in Multi-Year Deal tanuha2001 / Shutterstock.com On February 19, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) announced a multi-year extension and expansion of its global partnership with Red Bull F1 Team’s Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls. The renewed deal builds on the relationship that first began in 2024 and reflects Visa’s continued focus on Formula One, one of the ...

Group 1: Walmart Overview - Walmart has surpassed $1 trillion in market capitalization, becoming the 10th U.S. company to achieve this milestone [1] - Despite strong performance, Walmart's growth is not sufficient to justify its high forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.2, which is nearly double the S&P 500's 23.6 [3] - Expectations indicate that Walmart will underperform the S&P 500 over the next five years [4] Group 2: Competitors Analysis - ExxonMobil is expected to deliver double-digit earnings and cash flow growth through 2030, with a market cap around $620 billion, potentially joining the $1 trillion club by 2030 [7][8] - Visa is highlighted as a superior investment compared to Walmart, with a forward P/E of 24.4 and a strong business model that benefits from both transaction volume and frequency [10][12] - ASML, despite being expensive at 40.2 times forward earnings, offers better growth prospects and has shown resilience in the semiconductor industry with a 31.5% year-to-date gain [13][14]

Core Viewpoint - American Express and Visa are strong investment options, with Visa being more compelling due to its business model and current valuation [1][11]. Group 1: Company Performance - American Express has increased by 160.4% over the last five years, outperforming the S&P 500's 73.7% gain [1]. - Visa has experienced a decline of 11.2% over the past year, while American Express has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 for five consecutive years [6]. Group 2: Business Models - Visa operates as a payment processor without bearing credit risk, partnering with banks like JPMorgan Chase, which issues cards and assumes credit risk [2]. - American Express functions as both a payment processor and card issuer, making it riskier due to its exposure to credit risk and high costs associated with rewards programs [4]. Group 3: Financial Metrics - Visa is characterized as a capital-light, high-margin business, with expenses primarily related to labor, cybersecurity, and marketing, allowing it to generate profits without significant capital investment [5]. - Visa is currently trading at a discount to its five-year median price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-free-cash-flow (FCF) ratios, while American Express is trading at a premium [6]. Group 4: Market Concerns - Visa, Mastercard, and American Express have seen declines between 8.8% and 10.4% year-to-date, attributed to consumer spending concerns and a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates [8]. - The proposed cap may lead to limited credit access for consumers with lower credit scores, potentially increasing reliance on higher-interest options like payday loans [9]. Group 5: Investment Appeal - Visa is well-positioned to navigate economic uncertainty and industry policy changes, making its current valuation attractive for investors [11]. - Visa is recognized as a leading card brand globally, with a solid balance sheet and international exposure, appealing to a wide range of investors [12][13].