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Selling the future: how brilliant small businesses are reinventing the high street

Fifteen independent retailers showcase their brands at a pop-up market in Manchester – for one weekend only. How do they get on?

The Guardian - UK

The Brits Critics' Choice shortlist: who are the three artists selected?

The prestigious nominees for this breakthrough award are here ahead of next year’s awards

Evening Standard

Black Friday sales rise despite economic jitters

A strong start to the holiday season will reassure those who questioned whether tariffs and soft labor market might crimp demand.

Axios

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Is American Express the Credit Stock For a K-Shaped Economy?

With economic sentiment continuing to turn sour, credit card stocks are becoming an industry worth watching. Which companies are best positioned for a slowdown?

MarketBeat

A Dickensian feast at Fortnum & Mason and Christmas at Kew: top festive treats

Enjoy exclusive access to sparkling Priceless Experiences with Mastercard. From sought-after theatre tickets to ice skating by the Thames, ’tis the season for making memories to treasure

The Guardian - UK

Is Mastercard Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Even with Mastercard lagging the broader market lately, Wall Street isn’t backing down from its bullish stance.

Barchart

Merchants’ ‘victory’ over credit card fees will just complicate things more for them

Do small business owners think that Visa and Mastercard won’t just recoup their fees elsewhere?

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Credit card tier discrimination may be coming: New Visa-Mastercard swipe settlement could reshape rewards—and surcharges

Premium credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Capital One Venture X could soon face higher surcharges—or be outright rejected—as a new deal could reshape swipe fees.

Fortune

JLS kept souvenir bottle from Jay-Z

JLS have kept a bottle of champagne they were given by Jay-Z 15 years ago after their double BRIT Awards win.

BANG Premier

Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined

Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants over interchange fees

The Independent UK

You can finally use PayPal on Amazon and the high street – and even get cashback with every purchase

You can earn cash with the new PayPal+ loyalty scheme – as well as get a PayPal debit and/or credit card for the first time

'Bonkers' AI Spending Spree Backfires — Google, Meta and Microsoft Debt Hit as Investor Anxiety Deepens

Companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are now turning to debt financing to scale up their AI infrastructures to meet market expectations.

International Business Times UK

Coinbase and stablecoin startup BVNK call off $2 billion acquisition

BVNK was previously fielding offers from not only Coinbase but Mastercard.

Fortune

Chase Sapphire, Amex and More May Be Rejected by Merchants as Visa and Mastercard Strike Historic Deal

A new Visa–Mastercard settlement lets merchants reject premium rewards cards, cutting fees but potentially ending the perks consumers have come to expect.

International Business Times UK

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Evening Standard

Nearly half of shoppers ‘would ignore scam red flags in hope of a big discount’

Time pressures and the hope of heavy discounts could push some people towards being scammed, according to research for Mastercard.

International Business Times UK

Visa and Mastercard Swipe-Fee Deal Could Reshape Credit Card Rewards and UK Spending

Visa and Mastercard's settlement could lower swipe fees for merchants but may reduce credit card rewards for shoppers.

International Business Times UK

Levi Rietveld's $1M XRP Price Prediction Challenge to Jake Claver

Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld challenged influencer Jake Claver to pay $1 million if XRP doesn't hit $100 by year-end. Claver claims prices could soar much higher.

The Independent UK

Credit card companies near deal over charging stores - and it could have a big impact on how you shop

Merchants pay higher fees when consumers buy products with rewards credit cards

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The Mary Sue

‘It’s the same with Victoria Secret’: Ulta worker makes mistake to North Carolina woman’s store card balance. Then she has to pay $237 to fix it

When you’re checking out at a store and the cashier offers you 20% off just for opening a rewards card, it sounds harmless enough. For one woman, though, that quick “sure, why not” at Ulta turned into a years-long credit nightmare.

Benzinga

Visa, Mastercard Near Historic Settlement With Merchants: Could Cut Fees, Let Stores Reject Rewards Cards

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA) are reportedly close to settling with merchants that could reduce credit card fees and give retailers more flexibility in deciding which cards to accept.

MarketBeat

Put It on My Card: Why Luxury Brands and Payments Firms Pair Well

Ferrari and Mastercard could make an atypical but powerful investment combination, as both stand to benefit from increases in luxury spending.

GOBankingRates

See the High Tariff Rates on Toys, Video Games and 7 Other Popular Holiday Gifts

Tariffs on toys, video games, fashion items, books and more are driving up holiday gift prices. Find out which gifts are being hit the hardest this year.

Benzinga

Capital One Roll-Off Will Soften Mastercard's Volume Growth Into 2026, Analyst Warns

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) posted another strong quarter, fueled by resilient consumer spending and steady global transaction growth.

Benzinga

Mastercard Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) reported third-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below.

Benzinga

Mastercard's Strong Earnings Signal Americans Are Still Spending, Despite Inflation Fears

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) reported fiscal third-quarter results on Thursday. The company reported quarterly net revenues of $8.60 billion, up 17% year-over-year and 15% Y/Y on a neutral currency basis, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $8.53 billion.

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