by | Oct 27, 2010 | Towing
In a sign that consumer spending may be on the rebound, Visa on Wednesday reported its fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 51% from a year ago. But shares fell after the company released disappointing guidance for the next year…
by | Oct 20, 2010 | Towing
Visa said Wednesday it’s boosting its dividend for the second year in a row. Shareholders will now get 60 cents per share annually, up from 50 cents per share. The news comes in advance of Visa’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings …
by | Oct 6, 2010 | Towing
The retail recovery may be slowly getting on track, with major store chains expected to show a mild uptick when they report September sales numbers. Investors will be watching closely for signs of what to expect for the holiday…
by | Oct 4, 2010 | Towing
The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against American Express Monday, alleging that the financial institution has been engaging in anticompetitive practices. Justice also said it reached a proposed settlement with …
by | Oct 4, 2010 | Towing
Visa (V) and MasterCard (MA) are close to settling an antitrust case with the Justice Department over credit-card acceptance rules, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The settlement could allow merchants to steer customers towards cheaper forms of pay…