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Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumers

Visa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has given preliminary approval to a $38 billion settlement involving Visa and Mastercard. This agreement aims to reduce processing fees for merchants. The settlement could also impact rewards cards…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Investors Buy Long-Dated Microsoft Call Options in Huge Volumes - A Very Bullish Signal

Institutional investors have piled into long-dated (almost 6-month out) Microsoft call options at a 44% higher call strike price. That indicates they are extremely bullish on MSFT stock. Price targets are higher.

Barchart · Jun 10

Broadcom's Sell-Off Is Overdone - Based on its FCF Margins, AVGO Could Be Worth Double

Broadcom's sell-off after strong FCF margins in its Q2 earnings is overdone. This is based on its strong FCF from AI revenue and FCF margins. Our AVGO price target is 97% higher at $782 per share.

Barchart · Jun 9

Lowe's Delivers Strong Free Cash Flow, But the Stock Fell - Time to Buy LOW?

Lowe's Companies delivered strong Q1 free cash flow and is likely to hike its dividend next month. But LOW is down 15% from a recent peak last month and could be worth 35% more at its average historical yield.

Barchart · May 26

Investors Pile Into Tesla Call Options in Huge, Unusual Volume - a Bullish Signal?

Investors have piled Tesla call options expiring shortly at an at-the-money strike price. A Barchart report shows that volume for this contract is over 223 times normal. Some investors see TSLA stock as undervalued.

Barchart · May 25

Nvidia Hikes Its Dividend and Buybacks Based on Surging FCF - Is NVDA Too Cheap?

Nvidia, Inc. hiked its annual dividend to $1.00 per share from 4 cents and said buybacks/dividends will be 50% of FCF. Moreover, FCF could surge, pushing NVDA's value up 67% to $360.00.

Barchart · May 25

Micron Stock is Up over 133% From Its Lows - But Is MU Still Undervalued?

Micron stock is up 133% from its March 30 low of $321.80, but MU could still be cheap. Moreover, analysts have raised their price targets. One play is to short out-of-the-money puts.

Barchart · May 24

Is Domino's Pizza Stock Too Cheap Here? Analysts Think So

Domino's Pizza Inc. stock has fallen since its April 27 earnings release. It delivered strong free cash flow and FCF margins. Moreover, analysts have higher price targets. One play is to sell short nearby put options.

Barchart · May 22

Medicare Advantage Company Alignment Healthcare Shows Huge, Unusual Call Option Activity

Alignment Healthcare, a fast-growing Medicare Advantage company, had strong Q1 revenue and adjusted EBITDA results. That may be the underlying reason for the huge, unusual call option activity today.

Barchart · May 20

US Treasury yields reach highest levels since 2007 – here's how it will change the way Americans borrow, spend and invest

High Treasury yields' impact on consumer finances: Treasury yields are reaching multiyear highs, impacting borrowing costs, investments, and consumer confidence. This rise, driven by inflation fears and geopolitical concerns, means higher mortgage rates and increased government debt expenses.

The Economic Times · May 20