Read more MasterCard stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16601/mastercard.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 7:32:21 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74659/salvation-army-takes-plastic.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Salvation Army's red kettles that collect holiday donations—a symbol for over 100 years—are getting an update. Numerous sites across the country will take credit cards this year as part of a pilot program dubbed "cashless kettles." Earlier tests suggest that the program has promise: in Dallas-Fort Worth...http://www.newser.com/story/74659/salvation-army-takes-plastic.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:55:30 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/57650/debit-cards-overtake-credit.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe recession has boosted the popularity of debit cards, the Wall Street Journal reports. In the last quarter of 2008, debit-card transactions processed by Visa were 50.4% of the company’s volume, surpassing credit cards for the first time. Rival MasterCard’s debit volume surged 13% last year as credit-card volume...http://www.newser.com/story/57650/debit-cards-overtake-credit.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 30 Apr 2009 8:35:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/51624/visa-mastercard-warn-of-new-data-breach.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMastercard and Visa have alerted financial institutions about another serious data breach at a payment processor, Wired reports. The breach, like the massive fraud unveiled at Heartland Payment Systems last month, is believed to have occurred through malicious software. The credit card issuers are refusing to name the processor involved...http://www.newser.com/story/51624/visa-mastercard-warn-of-new-data-breach.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Feb 2009 5:36:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/50031/dow-up-106-hope-for-a-bottom.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagStocks rebounded after initially falling lower today, as investors snapped up bargains from depressed equities, MarketWatch reports. MasterCard led advances with a 14% gain after beating profit estimates. Wal-Mart was another strong performer, rising 4.33% on strong January sales. The Dow closed up 106.41 at 8,063.07....http://www.newser.com/story/50031/dow-up-106-hope-for-a-bottom.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Feb 2009 15:18:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/41753/stocks-up-305-in-election-rally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagStocks rallied on Election Day as investors applauded the looming conclusion to the presidential race, the Wall Street Journal reports. Continuing declines in interbank lending, and strong third-quarter earnings reports also fueled optimism, with the Dow rising 305.45 to close at 9,625.28. The Nasdaq climbed 53.79...http://www.newser.com/story/41753/stocks-up-305-in-election-rally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 04 Nov 2008 15:19:26 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/41513/diamond-inlaid-mastercard-i-like.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMasterCard hopes that a worldwide recession won't stop shoppers from toting around a gold-encrusted, diamond-inlaid credit card, the Financial Times reports. Later this month, the company will issue VIP customers in Kazakhstan the "Diamond" card—which comes with a personal manager, is trimmed with gold, has a 0.02-carat gem...http://www.newser.com/story/41513/diamond-inlaid-mastercard-i-like.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 01 Nov 2008 19:50:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/41142/lenders-yank-credit-cards-as-economy-sours.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe flattening economy is putting the squeeze on credit card lending just when consumers can least afford it, the New York Times reports. Lenders are putting the brakes on new credit card offers and reining in lines of spending for existing holders, even those with good credit records. The flood...http://www.newser.com/story/41142/lenders-yank-credit-cards-as-economy-sours.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 29 Oct 2008 4:33:10 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30873/mastercard-to-pay-amex-18b.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMasterCard will pay American Express $1.8 billion in 12 quarterly installments, settling a lawsuit that claimed it had blocked banks from offering American Express cards to customers, the Wall Street Journal reports. American Express said the antitrust settlement would "help to lessen the impact of this weakening economic cycle....http://www.newser.com/story/30873/mastercard-to-pay-amex-18b.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 25 Jun 2008 8:51:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28751/stocks-rise-on-healthy-data.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe markets saw gains today as good economic data and a rally amid financial shares gave evidence that the nation may be moving past the current slump, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow gained 52.19 points to close at 12,646.22, the Nasdaq gained 21.62 to...http://www.newser.com/story/28751/stocks-rise-on-healthy-data.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 29 May 2008 15:33:58 CDT