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Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) announced on Thursday that it is <a href="https://www.mastercard.com/news/press/2025/may/mastercard-and-moonpay-team-up-to-mainstream-stablecoin-payments/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">partnering</a> with crypto infrastructure company MoonPay to launch stablecoin-based payment solutions for global use. The company said the collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance with the crypto economy.
The partnership allows fintechs and enterprises to issue Mastercard-branded cards linked to stablecoin balances.
These cards will automatically convert stablecoins into fiat currency, making them usable at more than 150 million merchant locations worldwide.
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MoonPay will utilize API technology from Iron, a company it recently acquired, to support these transactions.
The system will transform crypto wallets into functional digital accounts, streamlining international payments and enabling faster, more efficient disbursements, particularly for freelancers, gig workers, and digital creators.
Combining Mastercard&#8217;s extensive payment infrastructure with MoonPay&#8217;s crypto user base of over 100 million, the initiative seeks to expand stablecoin adoption.
With around 20 million wallets transacting in stablecoins monthly and 120 million holding such assets, the demand for spendable digital currencies is rising.
Scott Abrahams, Mastercard&#8217;s executive vice president of Global Partnerships, stated that the goal is to &#8220;unlock stablecoin utility and ubiquity&#8221; and reshape how cross-border payments operate.
Ivan Soto-Wright, MoonPay&#8217;s CEO, highlighted that the partnership will bring &#8220;trusted stablecoin-enabled cards&#8221; to the global crypto community.
By enabling real-time conversion of crypto to fiat, the initiative is a major step in integrating digital assets into mainstream finance.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, MA stock has gained over 26% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Long-Term U.S. Equity Active ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BELT#NASDAQ">BELT</a>).
Price Action: MA shares are trading higher by 1.29% to $580.68 at last check on Thursday.
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Mastercard Taps Into 100 Million Crypto Users With MoonPay Partnership

Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro maintains Interactive Brokers Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $212 to $240.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Interactive Brokers Group, Raises Price Target to $240

LOBO EV Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOBO#NASDAQ">LOBO</a>), a Chinese manufacturer of electric bikes, tricycles, and compact off-road EVs, saw its shares surge on Thursday after <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/g45436029/lobo-ev-technologies-ltd-reaches-6-million-agreement-to-supply-5-000-electric-vehicles-to-u-s-mark" rel="noreferrer noopener">a new partnership</a> with a U.S.-based distributor in Atlanta to expand its presence in the American market.
The collaboration marks a significant step forward for the company&#8217;s ambitions in the tourism, recreation, and golf transportation sectors across America. As part of the agreement, the distributor will purchase 5,000 customized electric four-wheelers from LOBO, which is expected to generate around $6 million in revenue.
Huajian Xu, CEO of LOBO, emphasized that the U.S. strategy is a long-term plan, not a reactive move. &#8220;This is not a sudden move but a carefully developed plan that reflects our commitment to stability, mutual trust, and long-term growth,&#8221; he said, adding that the company&#8217;s local partnerships and knowledge-building efforts are designed to sustain long-term success.
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LOBO is expanding its compact EV lineup across key U.S. regions, targeting sectors like sightseeing and golf-course transportation. The company also plans to launch a dual-power model, combining electric and gasoline engines, to meet long-range mobility needs.
Amid ongoing tariff challenges, LOBO reaffirmed its U.S. commitment by emphasizing localized innovation and strategic adaptation. Its long-term goal includes developing smart EV solutions tailored to regional demands and establishing domestic production under a &#8220;Made in USA&#8221; framework.
For fiscal 2025, the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45383836/lobo-stock-soars-tuesday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">projects</a> revenue between $28 million and $30 million, with a net income of approximately $3 million. This reflects potential annual growth of up to 41.5%, driven by its U.S. expansion and global initiatives.
Price Action: LOBO shares are trading higher by 56.29% to $1.34 at the last check on Thursday.
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Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro maintains Evercore (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $234 to $266.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Evercore, Raises Price Target to $266

Maxim Group analyst Michael Okunewitch maintains Anebulo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANEB#NASDAQ">ANEB</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $6 to $3.

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Maxim Group Maintains Buy on Anebulo Pharmaceuticals, Lowers Price Target to $3

Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan maintains Dynatrace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DT#NYSE">DT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $56 to $64.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Dynatrace, Raises Price Target to $64

Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta maintains Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $38 to $43.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Devon Energy, Raises Price Target to $43

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Spire Global shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Maxim Group analyst Tate Sullivan maintains Star Equity Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRR#NASDAQ">STRR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $8 to $5.

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Maxim Group Maintains Buy on Star Equity Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $5

Goldman Sachs analyst James Yaro maintains Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $209 to $239.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Coinbase Global, Raises Price Target to $239

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Canadian Solar shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and issued Q2 sales guidance above estimates.

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FibroBiologics shares are trading higher. The company reported Q1 financial results.

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Spruce Power Holding shares are trading higher following a Q1 revenue beat.

Guggenheim analyst Yatin Suneja maintains Cabaletta Bio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CABA#NASDAQ">CABA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $23 to $25.

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Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Cabaletta Bio, Raises Price Target to $25

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European Wax Center shares are trading higher after Truist Securities raised its price target on the stock from $5 to $6.

In a market that can&#8217;t make up its mind between a bull stampede and panic attack, Innovator Capital Management is providing investors with the financial version of a Kevlar vest. The firm launched the Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFRZ#NYSE">BFRZ</a>) on May 13, expanding its roster of innovative buffer-based portfolio strategies. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">The ETF delivers</a> 100% protection from the downside with a dash of equity upside.
This isn&#8217;t your run-of-the-mill hedged fund-lite play. With a 0.89% net expense ratio, BFRZ goes after equity returns while protecting investors from outright loss over a year—grace of a finely choreographed laddered options structure.
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Innovator CIO Graham Day said that the fund was designed to provide enhanced potential for return and inherent protection against the down side versus the mysterious hedging potential of bonds and the performance track record of numerous hedge funds. Advisors that require downside protection along with up side potential will benefit more from this strategy, according to Day.
<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/fr/news-release/2025/05/13/3080271/0/en/Innovator-Launches-Equity-Managed-100-Buffer-ETF-Ticker-BFRZ-A-New-Approach-to-100-Downside-Protection.html">BFRZ </a>starts by investing in the companies of the Solactive GBS United States 500 Index, which tracks the largest 500 companies in the U.S. equity universe. But where it really innovates is in its multi-layered risk protection.
Rather than a one-and-done strategy, BFRZ employs four one-year put options, three months apart when they expire. This laddered structure provides only 25% of the cover layer resetting quarterly, providing a rolling shield that smooths timing risk. To this, the ETF adds short-term call options with staggered expirations to pursue a little bit of upside, but within bounds.
Essentially, it seeks to provide about 40%–50% upside participation in equities with 100% protection on the downside over rolling one-year periods (before fees and expenses), with a maximum loss limited to only 1–3%. Constructed with resilience in mind, the fund aims for positive returns in advancing and declining markets and has a volatility profile of about one-third that of the S&amp;P 500, and thus is a very attractive option for risk-sensitive investors who need growth with an in-built parachute.
What makes BFRZ stand out is that it steers clear of the &#8220;reset-and-regret&#8221; trap that befalls so many conventional buffer ETFs, allowing advisors and investors to remain on track without monitoring the calendar.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Foot Locker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) shares rose 84.5% to $23.74 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $2.2 billion. </li>
<li>Lobo EV Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOBO#NASDAQ">LOBO</a>) stock moved upwards by 26.87% to $1.1. The company's market cap stands at $9.4 million. </li>
<li>Superior Industries Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUP#NYSE">SUP</a>) shares increased by 21.9% to $0.57. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.4 million. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out 3 days ago. </li>
<li>Fossil Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOSL#NASDAQ">FOSL</a>) shares rose 19.04% to $1.5. The company's market cap stands at $79.8 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Interactive Strength (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNR#NASDAQ">TRNR</a>) shares increased by 15.41% to $1.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.1 million. </li>
<li>Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) shares increased by 15.22% to $153.06. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>REE Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REE#NASDAQ">REE</a>) shares declined by 69.0% to $1.02 during Thursday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $28.6 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Aterian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATER#NASDAQ">ATER</a>) stock declined by 18.96% to $1.71. The company's market cap stands at $14.9 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Xponential Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPOF#NYSE">XPOF</a>) stock decreased by 16.54% to $8.21. The company's market cap stands at $286.5 million. </li>
<li>Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAZR#NASDAQ">LAZR</a>) shares fell 15.97% to $4.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $169.5 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) shares declined by 14.9% to $178.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $14.2 billion. </li>
<li>SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) stock decreased by 11.8% to $3.02. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.7 million. 
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