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Sep 17, 2026 · bearish

The (https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/sec-clears-path-for-tokenized-stocks-bringing-24/7-trading-closer.html) is being spun as fintech innovation. It's actually a distribution architecture change that pressures high-margin settlement businesses. MA trades at a 46.8% net margin on $17.7B in annual revenue — substantial, but the thesis that this cushion is solely defended by batch settlement friction requires stress-testing.

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