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Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer
MarketWatch Monday 24 August 2026, 21:55 UTC By Bill Peters 1 min read
Key Points

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.
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