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Final Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies were up at the close of trading:
Costco Canada to End American Express Card Ties in 2015 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 2:30PM CDT
Costco (COST) recently announced that it won't accept credit cards of American Express (AXP) in Canada from next year.
Midday Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Thu Sep 18, 12:18PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are up at 1 p.m.:
US Financial 15 Split Corp.: Preferred Dividend Declared
Marketwire - Thu Sep 18, 8:03AM CDT
US Financial 15 Split Corp. ("US Financial 15"
declares its monthly distribution of $0.02743 for each Preferred share, or 5.25% annually based on the August 29, 2014 net asset value of $6.27. Dividends are payable on October 10, 2014 to Preferred shareholders on record as at September 30, 2014.
Curtain rises on partnership refresh with American Express & Mirvish Productions
CNW Group - Thu Sep 18, 7:35AM CDT
Today, American Express Canada and Mirvish Productions proudly announce the extension of their successful partnership, bringing the best in live theatre in Toronto to Cardmembers through the recently launched American Express Invites. This includes several new experience-enhancing elements for American Express Cardmembers, including a brand new lounge now open at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
CITS American Express Business Travel Wins '2014 Best Corporate Travel Management Company,' by Travelweekly China
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 18, 4:20AM CDT
CITS American Express Business Travel announced today it has been awarded '2014 Best Corporate Travel Management Company' at TravelWeekly China's 'China Travel and Meetings Industry Awards 2014.' This is the fourth consecutive year CITS American Express Business Travel has received this award. The award was presented yesterday in a ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing.
Fingerprints, Apple Pay and Identity Theft
PRWeb - Thu Sep 18, 4:03AM CDT
On Sep 9th, 2014, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, unveiled Apple Pay, along with the new iPhone 6 and iWatch. Apple Pay is a newly developed technology that utilizes a near field communication (NFC) to enable customer payments at the point of sale machine with fingerprint authentication. Credit card information such as card number, expiration date, and CVV number are stored securely in the iPhone and are transmitted directly to Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. As Tim Cook demonstrated, holding an iPhone 6 near the contactless reader with one finger on the Touch ID is all customers need to complete a transaction. Although "Secure" is the word Tim Cook repeatedly emphasized in the announcement, some industry experts are skeptical and critical of the security underlying the system.
American Express Merchants/Cardholders Get Needed Relief With Republic Payment Systems' OptBlue
PRWeb - Thu Sep 18, 2:24AM CDT
Consumers with American Express cards are used to getting the brush-off from small businesses. They either sigh with relief when a vendor accepts the card or shrug knowingly when a cashier politely informs them they do not accept American Express cards. With the help of Republic Payment Systems and the expansion of American Express' OptBlue program, consumers will see more friendly faces when offering their Amex cards for payment.
Israel's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Wed Sep 17, 9:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/638nql/israels_cards) has announced the addition of the "Israel's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. The Israeli payment cards instrument grew in value and volume terms during the review period. In terms of transaction value, the payment cards instrument grew from ILS242.6 billion (US$61.7 billion) in 2009 to ILS312 billion (US$86.2 billion) in 2013, at a review-period compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.49% and is anticipated to post a CAGR of 3.93%, over the forecast period, to reach to ILS383.2 billion (US$105.7 billion) in 2018. Similarly, in terms of the number of cards in circulation, the payment cards instrument grew from 7.4 million in 2009 to 9 million in 2013, at a CAGR of 4.97% and is anticipated to post a CAGR of 2.99% over the forecast period, to reach 10.5 million in 2018. Many factors supported review-period growth, such as increases in per capita income and payment infrastructure modernization. As banking customers become more sophisticated, banks are differentiating their product offerings and subsequently card customization for specific customer groups such as high income individuals, students and the young. Banks are making use of digital channels such as online, mobile and social media to promote their products and services. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Analysis of Market Environment, Key Trends and Drivers 3 Cards and Payments Industry Share Analysis 4 Regulatory Framework and Card Fraud Statistics 5 Emerging Consumer Attitudes and Trends 6 Analysis of Payment Cards and Growth Prospects 7 Analysis of Credit Cards Market and Growth Prospects 8 Analysis of Debit Cards Market and Growth Prospects 9 Analysis of Prepaid Cards Market and Growth Prospects 10 Merchant Acquiring 11 Company Profiles of Card Issuers 12 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Isracard Group - Leumi Card - Israel Credit Cards - Union Bank of Israel - Mizrahi Tefahot Bank - MasterCard - Visa - American Express - Diners Club For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/63...aels_cards
Early Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Wed Sep 17, 9:29AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Watch for American Express to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.13% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 16, 3:51PM CDT
American Express (NYSE:AXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $86.88 to a high of $88.70. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.60 on volume of 5.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Look for Shares of American Express to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.13% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 16, 3:50PM CDT
American Express (NYSE:AXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $86.88 to a high of $88.70. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.60 on volume of 5.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Skip the Alibaba IPO -- Buy These Bank Stocks Ahead of Earnings Instead
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 12:39PM CDT
Everyone’s clamoring for the mother of all IPOs. But here's why bank stocks are a better bet.
3 Stocks Moving The Financial Sector Upward
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 12:03PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the financial sector higher today.
Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: American Express (AXP) Lower
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 10:00AM CDT
Holding back the Dow today is American Express (NYSE:AXP), which is lagging the broader Dow index with a 22-cent decline (-0.3%) bringing the stock to $87.16.
BDO USA, LLP Named 100 Best Company by Working Mother for Leadership in Work/Life Integration Policies
Business Wire - Tue Sep 16, 9:08AM CDT
Working Mother magazine today named BDO USA, LLP as one of the 2014 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for outstanding leadership in establishing policies, programs and corporate culture that supports working moms, including child care, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave and advancement of women. Companies are also measured on access to and usage of family friendly programs. This is the fourth consecutive year that BDO USA has been recognized with this honor. American Express, General Electric, IBM, MetLife and Prudential Financial are just a few of the other businesses recognized with the award. A summary of BDO USA's work life practices cited by Working Mother can be found at BDO USA Working Mother.
Final Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - 1 hr 18 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies were up at the close of trading:
Costco Canada to End American Express Card Ties in 2015 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 18, 2:30PM CDT
Costco (COST) recently announced that it won't accept credit cards of American Express (AXP) in Canada from next year.
Midday Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Thu Sep 18, 12:18PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are up at 1 p.m.:
US Financial 15 Split Corp.: Preferred Dividend Declared
Marketwire - Thu Sep 18, 8:03AM CDT
US Financial 15 Split Corp. ("US Financial 15"
declares its monthly distribution of $0.02743 for each Preferred share, or 5.25% annually based on the August 29, 2014 net asset value of $6.27. Dividends are payable on October 10, 2014 to Preferred shareholders on record as at September 30, 2014. Curtain rises on partnership refresh with American Express & Mirvish Productions
CNW Group - Thu Sep 18, 7:35AM CDT
Today, American Express Canada and Mirvish Productions proudly announce the extension of their successful partnership, bringing the best in live theatre in Toronto to Cardmembers through the recently launched American Express Invites. This includes several new experience-enhancing elements for American Express Cardmembers, including a brand new lounge now open at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
CITS American Express Business Travel Wins '2014 Best Corporate Travel Management Company,' by Travelweekly China
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 18, 4:20AM CDT
CITS American Express Business Travel announced today it has been awarded '2014 Best Corporate Travel Management Company' at TravelWeekly China's 'China Travel and Meetings Industry Awards 2014.' This is the fourth consecutive year CITS American Express Business Travel has received this award. The award was presented yesterday in a ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing.
Fingerprints, Apple Pay and Identity Theft
PRWeb - Thu Sep 18, 4:03AM CDT
On Sep 9th, 2014, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, unveiled Apple Pay, along with the new iPhone 6 and iWatch. Apple Pay is a newly developed technology that utilizes a near field communication (NFC) to enable customer payments at the point of sale machine with fingerprint authentication. Credit card information such as card number, expiration date, and CVV number are stored securely in the iPhone and are transmitted directly to Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. As Tim Cook demonstrated, holding an iPhone 6 near the contactless reader with one finger on the Touch ID is all customers need to complete a transaction. Although "Secure" is the word Tim Cook repeatedly emphasized in the announcement, some industry experts are skeptical and critical of the security underlying the system.
American Express Merchants/Cardholders Get Needed Relief With Republic Payment Systems' OptBlue
PRWeb - Thu Sep 18, 2:24AM CDT
Consumers with American Express cards are used to getting the brush-off from small businesses. They either sigh with relief when a vendor accepts the card or shrug knowingly when a cashier politely informs them they do not accept American Express cards. With the help of Republic Payment Systems and the expansion of American Express' OptBlue program, consumers will see more friendly faces when offering their Amex cards for payment.
Israel's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Wed Sep 17, 9:59AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/638nql/israels_cards) has announced the addition of the "Israel's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. The Israeli payment cards instrument grew in value and volume terms during the review period. In terms of transaction value, the payment cards instrument grew from ILS242.6 billion (US$61.7 billion) in 2009 to ILS312 billion (US$86.2 billion) in 2013, at a review-period compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.49% and is anticipated to post a CAGR of 3.93%, over the forecast period, to reach to ILS383.2 billion (US$105.7 billion) in 2018. Similarly, in terms of the number of cards in circulation, the payment cards instrument grew from 7.4 million in 2009 to 9 million in 2013, at a CAGR of 4.97% and is anticipated to post a CAGR of 2.99% over the forecast period, to reach 10.5 million in 2018. Many factors supported review-period growth, such as increases in per capita income and payment infrastructure modernization. As banking customers become more sophisticated, banks are differentiating their product offerings and subsequently card customization for specific customer groups such as high income individuals, students and the young. Banks are making use of digital channels such as online, mobile and social media to promote their products and services. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Analysis of Market Environment, Key Trends and Drivers 3 Cards and Payments Industry Share Analysis 4 Regulatory Framework and Card Fraud Statistics 5 Emerging Consumer Attitudes and Trends 6 Analysis of Payment Cards and Growth Prospects 7 Analysis of Credit Cards Market and Growth Prospects 8 Analysis of Debit Cards Market and Growth Prospects 9 Analysis of Prepaid Cards Market and Growth Prospects 10 Merchant Acquiring 11 Company Profiles of Card Issuers 12 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Isracard Group - Leumi Card - Israel Credit Cards - Union Bank of Israel - Mizrahi Tefahot Bank - MasterCard - Visa - American Express - Diners Club For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/63...aels_cards
Early Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Wed Sep 17, 9:29AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Watch for American Express to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.13% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 16, 3:51PM CDT
American Express (NYSE:AXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $86.88 to a high of $88.70. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.60 on volume of 5.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Look for Shares of American Express to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.13% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 16, 3:50PM CDT
American Express (NYSE:AXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $86.88 to a high of $88.70. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.1%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $88.60 on volume of 5.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Skip the Alibaba IPO -- Buy These Bank Stocks Ahead of Earnings Instead
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 12:39PM CDT
Everyone’s clamoring for the mother of all IPOs. But here's why bank stocks are a better bet.
3 Stocks Moving The Financial Sector Upward
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 12:03PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the financial sector higher today.
Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: American Express (AXP) Lower
at The Street - Tue Sep 16, 10:00AM CDT
Holding back the Dow today is American Express (NYSE:AXP), which is lagging the broader Dow index with a 22-cent decline (-0.3%) bringing the stock to $87.16.
BDO USA, LLP Named 100 Best Company by Working Mother for Leadership in Work/Life Integration Policies
Business Wire - Tue Sep 16, 9:08AM CDT
Working Mother magazine today named BDO USA, LLP as one of the 2014 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for outstanding leadership in establishing policies, programs and corporate culture that supports working moms, including child care, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave and advancement of women. Companies are also measured on access to and usage of family friendly programs. This is the fourth consecutive year that BDO USA has been recognized with this honor. American Express, General Electric, IBM, MetLife and Prudential Financial are just a few of the other businesses recognized with the award. A summary of BDO USA's work life practices cited by Working Mother can be found at BDO USA Working Mother.
