Mastercard earnings set an upbeat tone for fintech stocks. These numbers stand out. - MarketWatch

1. Mastercard's U.S. switched volumes rose 10% in January, up from 8% in December. 2. Analyst predicts positive growth trends for Mastercard and Visa due to increased spending. 3. Mastercard anticipates low-double-digit revenue growth for 2024, with some currency adjustments. 4. The company leverages AI to combat fraud, targeting an expanding digital market. 5. Recent acquisition of Recorded Future enhances Mastercard's threat intelligence capabilities.