American Express Company (AXP)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Yahoo Finance
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Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for January 16, 2026 John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., discusses his playbook for a bullish 2026. Klarna Co-Founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski speaks with Julie Hyman about his perspective on Trump's credit card policy proposal and the broader fintech landscape as it pertains to consumers.

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Published: January 15, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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Published: January 15, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

President Trump's proposed plan to cap credit card rates at 10% have sent big waves through the financial scene, causing shares of banks and credit card companies to take a fairly sizeable hit.

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Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
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Published: January 13, 2026 by: CNBC Television
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Published: January 13, 2026 by: Schwab Network
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Published: January 12, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
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Published: January 09, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today announced management participation in the UBS Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (ET). A live audio webcast of the discussion about the company's business strategy and financial performance will be accessible to the general public through the American Express Investor Relations website at http://ir.americanexpress.com. An audio replay of the discussion will be available after t.

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Published: December 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are an excellent vehicle for creating long-term wealth.

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Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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American Express Company (AXP) Presents at Goldman Sachs 2025 U.S. Financial Services Conference Transcript
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Published: December 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

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Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
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Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

American Express navigates rising expenses with innovation and strong execution as it works to keep its standout ROE on track.

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Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
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Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
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Published: November 27, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

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About American Express Company (AXP)

  • IPO Date 1972-06-01
  • Website https://www.americanexpress.com
  • Industry Financial - Credit Services
  • CEO Stephen Joseph Squeri
  • Employees 75100

American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Its products and services include payment and financing products; network services; accounts payable expense management products and services; and travel and lifestyle services. The company's products and services also comprise merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, and information products and services for merchants; and fraud prevention services, as well as the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. It sells its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, third-party vendors and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.