The latest trading day saw MasterCard (MA) settling at $570.88, representing a -1.13% change from its previous close.

MA's rising costs weigh on margins, but investments in tech, security and new payment flows target long-term growth.

Calamos Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 41.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,330 shares of the credit services provider's stock after purchasing an additional

Armstrong Fleming and Moore Inc raised its position in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 155.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,930 shares of the credit services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 1,175 shares

Ayrshire Capital Management LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 8.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,797 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 1,049 shares during the

Ascent Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 17.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 28,190 shares of the credit services provider's stock after buying an additional

Diversified Trust Co lifted its holdings in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 16.8% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 25,698 shares of the credit services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 3,696 shares during the period.

Analyst IMS Investment Management Services Ltd. trimmed its holdings in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 42.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,822 shares of the credit services provider's stock after selling 7,327 shares during the quarter. Analyst IMS

For three well-known stocks, dividends are on the rise in a very big way. Two companies tied to the U.S. energy ecosystem doubled their quarterly payouts, and a global payments leader delivered a double-digit raise while opening the spigot on buybacks.

Burney Co. increased its stake in shares of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) by 181.5% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 26,967 shares of the credit services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 17,386 shares during the quarter. Burney