Claude, Bill Ackman and Trump’s Common Stock Pick: Visa (V)

What happened: Visa (NYSE:V) hit an all-time high after eight straight winning sessions, its longest streak since 2023. Bill Ackman's Pershing Square and Donald Trump's investment accounts also hold the stock. Key numbers: Up 4.7% in the past week and 10.7% year to date. Pershing Square holds 3.27 million shares worth about $1.12 billion, roughly 5.8% of its portfolio. Why it matters: The stock draws attention from high-profile holders, but the content notes regulatory risk: Trump endorsed the Credit Card Competition Act, and Dodge & Cox said regulatory worries weigh on the shares. Market: -1.1% by next close ($391.59 on Oct 14), +13.5% YTD

Visa (NYSE:V) hit an all-time high after eight straight winning sessions, its longest streak since 2023. Bill Ackman's Pershing Square and Donald Trump's investment accounts also hold the stock.

The stock draws attention from high-profile holders, but the content notes regulatory risk: Trump endorsed the Credit Card Competition Act, and Dodge & Cox said regulatory worries weigh on the shares. Market: -1.1% by next close ($391.59 on Oct 14), +13.5% YTD