Jan 30 (Reuters) - Visa reported a higher
first-quarter profit on Thursday as the world's largest payment
processor's customers splurged on everything from travel to
dining out during the holiday season.
The San Francisco, California-based company posted an
adjusted profit of $5.5 billion, or $2.75 per share, in the
three months ended Dec. 31. That compares with $4.9 billion, or
$2.41 per share, a year earlier.