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Since Oct. 1, Visa stock has surged 12%. Every year since 2009, it has raised its dividend in Q4.

Visa has begun rolling out stablecoin-enabled prefunding that makes stablecoin-powered money movement available for businesses that run cross-border payments through Visa Direct, the company said in a Thursday (Oct. 15) press release.

Coca-Cola, Visa and Mastercard are among the stocks hitting records as investors look beyond the AI trade. Earnings could help broaden the rally.

V, MA, PYPL, IBKR and HOOD offer fintech growth opportunities fueled by digital payments, AI innovation and expanding financial services.

Visa Inc. remains a world-class compounder, benefiting from global cashless payment trends and unmatched network economies. V trades near historical mean valuation levels, with a forward PEG ratio of 1.7–1.8, offering limited immediate upside and little margin of safety. Short-term risks include pressured consumer spending, potential regulatory actions, and alternative payment rails impacting high-margin revenues.

Visa's approval in China provides an entry point into the domestic payments market, but regulatory hurdles, local competition and adoption will determine its growth prospects.

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Visa stock rises after receiving preliminary approval from China's central bank to process bank card clearing in the country.

Visa said Tuesday it received China's approval to begin the process of establishing a local bank card clearing business. Mastercard and American Express have already gotten the approvals in the last several years.