A recent analysis of the 500 U.S. corporations generating the most profit per employee found investment firms, energy companies and Big Tech dominating the list — reporting extraordinary profits with ...

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A credit-card settlement that could save businesses billions was dealt a big blow. Here's what happens next and what businesses need to know. A nearly $30 billion settlement involving U.S. retailers ...

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened on Tuesday for a hearing on an alleged Visa-Mastercard "duopoly." Both "the most conservative and the most liberal members" agree that high swipe fees, which ...

Visa and Mastercard reached a settlement with U.S. merchants this week that could have some trickle-down effects for consumers if the deal is approved. The agreement would lower credit card ...

When the impact of credit card “swipe” fees on prices consumers pay for groceries came up at a hearing in Washington in 2022, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn was concerned. “Tell me how this contributes to ...

In the world of sponsorships, VIP seats, and lavish executive privileges, credit card giants like Visa and Mastercard, along with every major bank, have perfected the art of selling their products.