Mastercard (MA, Financial) had a record-setting quarter, increasing revenues by 18% and growing net income by 21% to $1.4B. This year, Mastercard will be Costco’s exclusive co-brand partner in Japan as they continue to focus on international growth opportunities. On the innovation front, Mastercard continues to push forward providing payment options on smartphones, workspace connected communities, and virtual reality. They have recently landed large retailers Kroger and Cabela’s.
From Jeff Auxier (Trades, Portfolio)'s fourth quarter 2018 shareholder letter.
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