American Express Company (AXP) 89.50 $AXP
Midday Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Mon Jan 12, 12:23PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are down at 1 p.m.:
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), V: 260.02 (-0.51), COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
You Won't Believe What Warren Buffett Is Doing Now
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 12, 11:00AM CST
Warren Buffett's next move may be his biggest and most surprising yet. The history With a fortune of more than $70 billion and a nearly unparalleled track record of success in business and investing, Buffett is one of the world's few investors...
KO: 42.64 (-0.39), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), WFC: 52.05 (-0.63), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
American Express Among Nomura's 6 Financial Stock Picks for 2015
at The Street - Mon Jan 12, 10:51AM CST
American Express and Wells Fargo are among Nomura's favored financial stocks ahead of fourth-quarter earnings.
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), JPM: 58.83 (-0.51), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), USB: 42.56 (-0.40), MTB: 118.07 (-0.78), WFC: 52.05 (-0.63), BAC: 16.68 (-0.30), PNC: 86.16 (-0.61)
Early Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Mon Jan 12, 9:45AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are down at 10 a.m.:
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), V: 260.02 (-0.51), COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
Pack Your Bags: American Express Travel Cites London and Santiago as Top Travel Destinations for 2015
Business Wire - Mon Jan 12, 8:00AM CST
Perennial favorites and exciting new locations are trending this year, according to customer booking data and findings from a survey of more than 200 American Express North American Travel Counselors. Topping the list of trending destinations are London, a lasting favorite enjoyed for its famous landmarks and culture, and Santiago, Chile, offering a range of experiences for travelers wanting outdoor adventures or an opportunity to sample the food and wine unique to the region.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
The Smartest Ways to Use Your Holiday Bonus
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 10, 8:31AM CST
Did you receive a holiday bonus from your employer last year? If so, maybe it's not the best idea to run out and go on a shopping spree. Start the New Year off right by taking your holiday bonus and doing something for your financial future. Here are...
COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), PCLN: 1,039.98 (-11.98)
Final Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Fri Jan 09, 7:18PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies were down at the close of trading:
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), V: 260.02 (-0.51), COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
'Fast Money' Recap: DJIA Cleans the Slate, Erases 2015 Losses
at The Street - Fri Jan 09, 4:00AM CST
The trading panel makes its eight-anniversary stock picks and asks Carl Icahn his thoughts on Apple and falling oil.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), FB: 76.72 (-1.02), BBY: 39.09 (+1.03), IBB: 315.06 (+1.74), WSM: 76.67 (-0.11), TLT: 131.82 (+0.75), ARO: 2.85 (+0.20), DXJ: 47.97 (-0.11), GS: 185.07 (-2.28), RIG: 15.51 (-0.59), SUNE: 19.92 (+0.50), AEO: 14.14 (+0.29), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), TWTR: 39.37 (-0.80), EWZ: 35.32 (-0.85), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
This Dow Stock Could Be This Year's Top Performer
Leo Sun, Selena Maranjian, and Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jan 08, 2:00PM CST
The Dow Jones Industrials are made up of 30 of the largest and most respected companies in the United States. But even given these companies' stature, every year, some Dow stocks outperform, and some don't. Source: 401kcalculator.org via ...
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), DIS: 94.46 (+0.21), WFC: 52.05 (-0.63), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), MSFT: 46.60 (-0.59), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
Signs U.S. Consumers Are Finally Willing to Spend Money Again
at The Street - Thu Jan 08, 12:04PM CST
The U.S. consumer is coming back to the malls and discount stores again. Here are the telltale signs.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), CONN: 18.28 (+0.22), AEO: 14.14 (+0.29), JCP: 8.14 (+0.23), BBY: 39.09 (+1.03), MA: 83.36 (-1.08), ARO: 2.85 (+0.20)
Presidio Institute Announces the Development of Online Leadership Education Portal
Business Wire - Wed Jan 07, 3:59PM CST
The Presidio Institute today announced that it has received financial support to pilot an online talent and leadership portal, which will serve as a virtual resource for the development of individuals who wish to collaborate across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to solve major social challenges.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
Stock Markets Hold Onto Highs Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation
at The Street - Wed Jan 07, 3:08PM CST
Stocks hold onto much of the day's rally through to the closing bell on Wednesday.
JOY: 43.34 (-0.85), KSS: 60.63 (+0.42), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), MON: 119.56 (+0.52), DKS: 53.93 (+0.39), GMCR: 133.91 (-3.80), WTSL: 0.07 (+0.02), M: 66.04 (+0.12), PEP: 96.42 (-0.40), DPS: 73.23 (-0.62), SONC: 30.69 (+0.19), TGT: 76.63 (+0.20), JCP: 8.14 (+0.23), CPB: 45.55 (+0.15), JWN: 78.38 (-0.12), SODA: 19.04 (-0.09)
Stocks Hold Onto Session Highs as Fed Reiterates Belief in Oil's Boost to Economy
at The Street - Wed Jan 07, 12:19PM CST
The S&P 500 recovers from a five-day losing streak as oil prices steady after days of heavy losses.
JOY: 43.34 (-0.85), KSS: 60.63 (+0.42), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), MON: 119.56 (+0.52), DKS: 53.93 (+0.39), GMCR: 133.91 (-3.80), WTSL: 0.07 (+0.02), M: 66.04 (+0.12), PEP: 96.42 (-0.40), DPS: 73.23 (-0.62), SONC: 30.69 (+0.19), TGT: 76.63 (+0.20), JCP: 8.14 (+0.23), CPB: 45.55 (+0.15), JWN: 78.38 (-0.12), SODA: 19.04 (-0.09)
Today's Top Performers In Financial
at The Street - Wed Jan 07, 11:11AM CST
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the financial sector higher today.
GS: 185.07 (-2.28), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), MS: 36.37 (-0.51)
Colombia's Cards and Payments Industry 2014: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Wed Jan 07, 8:11AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b9l6b2/colombias_cards) has announced the addition of the "Colombia's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. Colombian payment cards (including debit and credit cards) registered a positive growth during the review period, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.05% and increasing from 22.6 million in 2009 to 30.8 million in 2013. Growth in the industry is expected to be driven by growth in the retail sector, an increasing demand for debit and credit cards, a better regulatory framework, an increasing market for online and mobile commerce and a positive economic outlook. Highlights - In terms of the number of cards in circulation, Colombian payment cards (including debit and credit cards) registered a positive growth during the review period, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.05% and increasing from 22.6 million in 2009 to 30.8 million in 2013. Growth in the industry is expected to be driven by growth in the retail sector, an increasing demand for debit and credit cards, a better regulatory framework, an increasing market for online and mobile commerce and a positive economic outlook. - In 2013, the average transaction value (ATV) in Colombia was US$121, which was the second-highest in the Latin-American region. Peru recorded the highest ATV with US$144.3, followed by Chile (US$82.4), Venezuela (US$71.4), Brazil (US$69.6) and Argentina (US$50). - Similarly, in terms of card penetration, Colombia recorded 0.7 cards per inhabitant in 2013, while Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela and Peru recorded 2.6, 1.4, 1.3, 1.1 and 0.6 respectively. In terms of the frequency of use, Colombia recorded 28.7 transactions per card in the same year, while Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil recorded respective numbers of 61.2, 42.3, 37.6, 30.2 and 23.7. - Colombian payment cards grew both in terms of transaction value and volume during the review period. In terms of transaction value, payment cards posted a CAGR of 10.10%, increasing from COP136.9 trillion (US$63.4 billion) in 2009 to COP201.1 trillion (US$105.9 billion) in 2013. It is anticipated that this value will increase at a CAGR of 3.91% over the forecast period, to reach COP246.3 trillion (US$137 billion) in 2018. In terms of transaction volume, payment cards increased from 636.2 million in 2009 to 885.2 million in 2013, at a review-period CAGR of 8.61%. It is expected to reach 1.1 billion transactions in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 4.10% over the forecast period. Companies Mentioned - Bancolombia - Banco Davivienda - BBVA Colombia - Banco de Bogot? - Banco Caja Social - Banco Colpatria - Citibank - MasterCard - Visa - Diners Club - American Express For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b9...bias_cards
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
Midday Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Mon Jan 12, 12:23PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are down at 1 p.m.:
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), V: 260.02 (-0.51), COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
You Won't Believe What Warren Buffett Is Doing Now
Patrick Morris, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 12, 11:00AM CST
Warren Buffett's next move may be his biggest and most surprising yet. The history With a fortune of more than $70 billion and a nearly unparalleled track record of success in business and investing, Buffett is one of the world's few investors...
KO: 42.64 (-0.39), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), IBM: 156.44 (-2.67), WFC: 52.05 (-0.63), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
American Express Among Nomura's 6 Financial Stock Picks for 2015
at The Street - Mon Jan 12, 10:51AM CST
American Express and Wells Fargo are among Nomura's favored financial stocks ahead of fourth-quarter earnings.
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), JPM: 58.83 (-0.51), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), USB: 42.56 (-0.40), MTB: 118.07 (-0.78), WFC: 52.05 (-0.63), BAC: 16.68 (-0.30), PNC: 86.16 (-0.61)
Early Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Mon Jan 12, 9:45AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are down at 10 a.m.:
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), V: 260.02 (-0.51), COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
Pack Your Bags: American Express Travel Cites London and Santiago as Top Travel Destinations for 2015
Business Wire - Mon Jan 12, 8:00AM CST
Perennial favorites and exciting new locations are trending this year, according to customer booking data and findings from a survey of more than 200 American Express North American Travel Counselors. Topping the list of trending destinations are London, a lasting favorite enjoyed for its famous landmarks and culture, and Santiago, Chile, offering a range of experiences for travelers wanting outdoor adventures or an opportunity to sample the food and wine unique to the region.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
The Smartest Ways to Use Your Holiday Bonus
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 10, 8:31AM CST
Did you receive a holiday bonus from your employer last year? If so, maybe it's not the best idea to run out and go on a shopping spree. Start the New Year off right by taking your holiday bonus and doing something for your financial future. Here are...
COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), PCLN: 1,039.98 (-11.98)
Final Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Fri Jan 09, 7:18PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies were down at the close of trading:
DFS: 63.02 (-0.30), V: 260.02 (-0.51), COF: 79.06 (-0.31), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
'Fast Money' Recap: DJIA Cleans the Slate, Erases 2015 Losses
at The Street - Fri Jan 09, 4:00AM CST
The trading panel makes its eight-anniversary stock picks and asks Carl Icahn his thoughts on Apple and falling oil.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), FB: 76.72 (-1.02), BBY: 39.09 (+1.03), IBB: 315.06 (+1.74), WSM: 76.67 (-0.11), TLT: 131.82 (+0.75), ARO: 2.85 (+0.20), DXJ: 47.97 (-0.11), GS: 185.07 (-2.28), RIG: 15.51 (-0.59), SUNE: 19.92 (+0.50), AEO: 14.14 (+0.29), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), TWTR: 39.37 (-0.80), EWZ: 35.32 (-0.85), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
This Dow Stock Could Be This Year's Top Performer
Leo Sun, Selena Maranjian, and Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jan 08, 2:00PM CST
The Dow Jones Industrials are made up of 30 of the largest and most respected companies in the United States. But even given these companies' stature, every year, some Dow stocks outperform, and some don't. Source: 401kcalculator.org via ...
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), DIS: 94.46 (+0.21), WFC: 52.05 (-0.63), GOOGL: 497.06 (-3.66), MSFT: 46.60 (-0.59), GOOG: 492.55 (-3.62), AAPL: 109.25 (-2.76)
Signs U.S. Consumers Are Finally Willing to Spend Money Again
at The Street - Thu Jan 08, 12:04PM CST
The U.S. consumer is coming back to the malls and discount stores again. Here are the telltale signs.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), CONN: 18.28 (+0.22), AEO: 14.14 (+0.29), JCP: 8.14 (+0.23), BBY: 39.09 (+1.03), MA: 83.36 (-1.08), ARO: 2.85 (+0.20)
Presidio Institute Announces the Development of Online Leadership Education Portal
Business Wire - Wed Jan 07, 3:59PM CST
The Presidio Institute today announced that it has received financial support to pilot an online talent and leadership portal, which will serve as a virtual resource for the development of individuals who wish to collaborate across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to solve major social challenges.
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
Stock Markets Hold Onto Highs Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation
at The Street - Wed Jan 07, 3:08PM CST
Stocks hold onto much of the day's rally through to the closing bell on Wednesday.
JOY: 43.34 (-0.85), KSS: 60.63 (+0.42), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), MON: 119.56 (+0.52), DKS: 53.93 (+0.39), GMCR: 133.91 (-3.80), WTSL: 0.07 (+0.02), M: 66.04 (+0.12), PEP: 96.42 (-0.40), DPS: 73.23 (-0.62), SONC: 30.69 (+0.19), TGT: 76.63 (+0.20), JCP: 8.14 (+0.23), CPB: 45.55 (+0.15), JWN: 78.38 (-0.12), SODA: 19.04 (-0.09)
Stocks Hold Onto Session Highs as Fed Reiterates Belief in Oil's Boost to Economy
at The Street - Wed Jan 07, 12:19PM CST
The S&P 500 recovers from a five-day losing streak as oil prices steady after days of heavy losses.
JOY: 43.34 (-0.85), KSS: 60.63 (+0.42), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), MON: 119.56 (+0.52), DKS: 53.93 (+0.39), GMCR: 133.91 (-3.80), WTSL: 0.07 (+0.02), M: 66.04 (+0.12), PEP: 96.42 (-0.40), DPS: 73.23 (-0.62), SONC: 30.69 (+0.19), TGT: 76.63 (+0.20), JCP: 8.14 (+0.23), CPB: 45.55 (+0.15), JWN: 78.38 (-0.12), SODA: 19.04 (-0.09)
Today's Top Performers In Financial
at The Street - Wed Jan 07, 11:11AM CST
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the financial sector higher today.
GS: 185.07 (-2.28), AXP: 89.50 (-0.92), MS: 36.37 (-0.51)
Colombia's Cards and Payments Industry 2014: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Wed Jan 07, 8:11AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b9l6b2/colombias_cards) has announced the addition of the "Colombia's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. Colombian payment cards (including debit and credit cards) registered a positive growth during the review period, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.05% and increasing from 22.6 million in 2009 to 30.8 million in 2013. Growth in the industry is expected to be driven by growth in the retail sector, an increasing demand for debit and credit cards, a better regulatory framework, an increasing market for online and mobile commerce and a positive economic outlook. Highlights - In terms of the number of cards in circulation, Colombian payment cards (including debit and credit cards) registered a positive growth during the review period, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.05% and increasing from 22.6 million in 2009 to 30.8 million in 2013. Growth in the industry is expected to be driven by growth in the retail sector, an increasing demand for debit and credit cards, a better regulatory framework, an increasing market for online and mobile commerce and a positive economic outlook. - In 2013, the average transaction value (ATV) in Colombia was US$121, which was the second-highest in the Latin-American region. Peru recorded the highest ATV with US$144.3, followed by Chile (US$82.4), Venezuela (US$71.4), Brazil (US$69.6) and Argentina (US$50). - Similarly, in terms of card penetration, Colombia recorded 0.7 cards per inhabitant in 2013, while Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela and Peru recorded 2.6, 1.4, 1.3, 1.1 and 0.6 respectively. In terms of the frequency of use, Colombia recorded 28.7 transactions per card in the same year, while Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil recorded respective numbers of 61.2, 42.3, 37.6, 30.2 and 23.7. - Colombian payment cards grew both in terms of transaction value and volume during the review period. In terms of transaction value, payment cards posted a CAGR of 10.10%, increasing from COP136.9 trillion (US$63.4 billion) in 2009 to COP201.1 trillion (US$105.9 billion) in 2013. It is anticipated that this value will increase at a CAGR of 3.91% over the forecast period, to reach COP246.3 trillion (US$137 billion) in 2018. In terms of transaction volume, payment cards increased from 636.2 million in 2009 to 885.2 million in 2013, at a review-period CAGR of 8.61%. It is expected to reach 1.1 billion transactions in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 4.10% over the forecast period. Companies Mentioned - Bancolombia - Banco Davivienda - BBVA Colombia - Banco de Bogot? - Banco Caja Social - Banco Colpatria - Citibank - MasterCard - Visa - Diners Club - American Express For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b9...bias_cards
AXP: 89.50 (-0.92)
