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How will Mastercard's market position relative to Visa change by Q2 2025 following the Recorded Future acquisition?
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Mastercard surpasses Visa in market share • 25%
Mastercard narrows the gap significantly • 25%
No significant change in market share • 25%
Visa increases its lead over Mastercard • 25%
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Mastercard Acquires Recorded Future for $2.65 Billion to Boost AI Cybersecurity
Sep 12, 2024, 11:24 AM
Mastercard has agreed to acquire threat intelligence company Recorded Future for $2.65 billion. This acquisition is part of Mastercard's strategy to enhance its services revenue and strengthen its defense of the global digital economy. The deal underscores Mastercard's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies, including AI, to bolster cybersecurity. The acquisition, announced on Thursday, is expected to help Mastercard outpace its competitors, such as Visa, in growth while maintaining low volatility risk.
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Visa market share decreases • 25%
Mastercard market share decreases • 25%
Both market shares decrease • 25%
Neither market share decreases • 25%
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No significant change • 25%
Remains as leader • 25%
Drops to second place • 25%
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Drops below third place • 25%
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Market share remains the same • 25%
Market share decreases slightly • 25%
Market share decreases significantly • 25%
Below $470 billion • 25%
$470 - $480 billion • 25%
$481 - $490 billion • 25%
Above $490 billion • 25%
Visa outperforms Mastercard • 25%
Visa outperforms American Express • 25%
Visa underperforms both • 25%
Visa outperforms both • 25%
Doubles • 25%
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No significant improvement • 25%
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Stock prices increase • 33%
Stock prices decrease • 33%
Stock prices remain stable • 34%
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