New York, January 22, 2026, 17:35 EST — After-hours

Mastercard Incorporated shares climbed 1%, finishing Thursday at $532.86 and staying close to that price in after-hours trading. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $523.81 and $533.04. Trading volume surpassed recent averages, helping Mastercard outperform some major financial rivals, including Visa. (MarketWatch)

The rally followed a wider two-day bounce in U.S. stocks after President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats on European allies. New data also signaled a sturdy U.S. economy. “You do not know whether it is Christmas morning or Friday the 13th,” said Gregg Abella, CEO at Investment Partners Asset Management, capturing the…