Visa is a global payments technology company that facilitates digital payments through its extensive network, enabling secure and efficient transactions for consumers, merchants, and financial institutions
By providing a variety of services, including credit and debit card processing, electronic payment solutions, and fraud prevention, Visa connects buyers and sellers across the world. The company plays a crucial role in the modernization of the payments landscape, continually innovating to enhance user experience, expand access to financial services, and support economic growth through its partnerships with various stakeholders in the financial ecosystem.
Visa saw its stock decline 2.4% during Tuesday's session. The move lower reflected broader market jitters as investors reacted to escalating tariff concerns.
Stripe's growth is outpacing competitors, processing $1.4 trillion in volume last year, thanks in part to its role as the payment backbone for AI companies and focus on stablecoins.
Many of the top-performing stocks and assets in recent years have stumbled at the start of 2025, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropping to a three-month low.
Activist investor ValueAct Holdings, L.P., known for its role in Microsoft Corp. leadership changes a decade ago, disclosed significant portfolio adjustments in its third-quarter 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
AMD remains a strong buy with a $170 target price, thanks to its strong position in AI market, market share gains and competition with Intel and Nvidia.
