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Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) surpassed Wall Street’s expectations for the third quarter, driven by robust consumer spending and strategic growth in value-added services. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, Mastercard displayed strong performance, reporting an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.89, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.74.  This performance led to an initial 3% increase in Mastercard’s stock price, reaching an all-time high before retreating slightly amid regulatory scrutiny over alleged anti-competitive behavior by certain card scheme services in the European Union. Mastercard stock year-to-date price chart. Source: Google Finance At press time, Mastercard stock is trading at $499.50, reflecting an 18% increase year-to-date. Strong consumer spending and cross-border demand drive performance Even as American households face significant financial strain, carrying a record $628 billion in credit card debt each month, Mastercard has benefited from steady spending levels. The company’s earnings reflect its successful response to stable economic conditions in the U.S., where strong labor markets and moderating inflation bolstered consumer confidence. This resilience in consumer behavior reflects broader economic optimism, with positive economic indicators helping to ease recession fears and support consumer confidence. The company also observed increased spending across Europe as economic confidence improved, strengthening its global footprint. “The labor market remained strong, even if slightly below historically tight levels. And inflation has moderated, albeit at varied levels across categories and countries. Overall, we remain positive about our growth outlook, but we will continue to monitor the environment.”-Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach  Gross dollar volume rose by 10% year over year to $2.5 trillion, with double-digit growth in transactions processed on Mastercard’s network.  Cross-border volume, a key measure of international travel spending, surged by 17% YoY on a local currency basis, marking a strong recovery in travel and international transactions. Month-to-date cross-border volume grew by 18% through Oct. 28, following…

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