Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) is one of the best NYSE stocks to buy for the long term. On February 12, Truist Financial (TFC) launched its first open banking integration with Mastercard’s open finance platform. The new API system lets Truist’s consumer and small business clients securely connect their financial data to approved fintech apps without sharing usernames or passwords.
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The bank said this will give customers more control and a clearer view of their finances, while Mastercard emphasized the importance of trust in delivering secure and convenient digital experiences. Truist, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, reported $548 billion in assets at the end of 2025.
On February 3, Daiwa Securities upgraded Mastercard Inc stock from Neutral to Outperform with a price target of $610.
The research firm based the upgrade on several factors that it views as positive for MA stock. For instance, it pointed to the renewal of Mastercard’s credit card agreement with Capital One. It noted that this arrangement reassures investors of Mastercard’s outlook.
Daiwa’s other reason for being bullish on MA stock has to do with stablecoins. According to the firm, stablecoin payments could change from being seen as a threat to Mastercard to being appreciated as substantial earnings opportunities.
Additionally, Daiwa mentioned potential credit card regulations by the Trump administration. According to the firm, there’s little chance of these regulations coming into force, saying it expects regulators to relax their demands.
On January 27, Mastercard Inc announced the launch of an AI agent suite for enterprises.. This comes as spending on AI tools in the financial services sector is growing rapidly, with RGP predicting the market will hit $97 billion in 2027.
Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) is a global payments processor. Its payment solutions span credit card, debit card, and cyber services. Mastercard solutions help make payment transactions simple, safe, and more accessible. The company is headquartered in Purchase, New York, and it has been in business since 1966.
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