Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is one of Kevin O’Leary’s top stock picks for 2026 through the O’Shares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF. As of June 17, 2026, Mastercard shares made up 4.19% of the ETF.

Strategic Partnership with JD.com

On May 15, 2026, Mastercard and JD.com announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing cross-border commerce and agentic payments. This collaboration will improve payment infrastructure for international transactions and automate payment processes using Mastercard’s technology.

Agentic Payments: A New Trend

Agentic payments are automated payment systems that execute transactions on behalf of users or businesses without direct human involvement. Mastercard is actively investing in this technology to simplify B2B payments and cross-border settlements.

Market Implications

The partnership with JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms, gives Mastercard access to a vast user base in Asia. It also strengthens Mastercard’s position in the cross-border payment segment, which is projected to grow 10–15% annually.

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