MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 11:18 EST — The market’s session has ended.
Mastercard Incorporated (MA.N) slipped 0.6% to close at $548.74 on Friday, hitting an intraday range from $539.90 up to $556.65. Shares now sit roughly 4% off their 52-week high, per market data.
The slight decline is notable, since stocks such as Mastercard tend to reflect shifts in consumer and travel outlays. As the new week begins, eyes turn to U.S. growth data and interest rate forecasts—factors that can sway the sector even in the absence of much corporate news.
The Dow jumped 2.47%, crossing the 50,000 mark for the first time and settling at 50,115.67 on Friday—trading was anything but quiet. Investors shifted their focus away from just…
