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AT&T could benefit as Verizon runs out of options in a dispute tied to an FCC data fine
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Defense contractor stocks slide after White House outlines Iran de-escalation via sanctions
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Defense contractor stocks slide after White House outlines Iran de-escalation via sanctions

Shares of Mercury Systems, BWX Technologies, Kratos Defense & Security, Parsons, and Huntington Ingalls fell in the afternoon session after the White House indicated a pivot toward financial sanctions in its Iran strategy, a move investors interpreted as reducing the near-term odds of expanded military action.

Aug 20, 6:26 PM EDT
Mastercard stock faces a valuation test as analysts watch AI-linked payments growth
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Mastercard stock faces a valuation test as analysts watch AI-linked payments growth

A new market analysis asks whether Mastercard, which has delivered a strong five-year share gain, can remain attractively priced as payments technology leans further into artificial intelligence. The piece highlights a split between valuation snapshots and an “Excess Returns” intrinsic value estimate that implies potential upside.

Aug 20, 6:26 PM EDT