MA - Mastercard Incorporated
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Commodity Channel Index
Performance Outlook
- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 307.07 |
| Open | 305.44 |
| Bid | 305.57 x 1000 |
| Ask | 305.75 x 1400 |
| Day's Range | 304.05 - 306.61 |
| 52 Week Range | 199.99 - 347.25 |
| Volume | 720,714 |
| Avg. Volume | 6,807,632 |
| Market Cap | 306.703B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 1.03 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 45.44 |
| EPS (TTM) | 6.72 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 28, 2020 - Aug 03, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.60 (0.52%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 08, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 314.69 |
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