Final Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - 2 hrs 34 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies were mixed at the close of trading:
DFS: 57.89 (-1.37), V: 68.01 (+2.66), COF: 81.76 (+0.23), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 41 mins ago
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Watch for American Express to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.50% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Apr 22, 4:06PM CDT
American Express (NYSE:AXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $77.18 to a high of $78.65. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $78.50 on volume of 7.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Everywhere they want to be, and now China, too
By KEN SWEET - AP - Wed Apr 22, 2:25PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chinese are spending trillions of dollars on their credit and debit cards, and U.S. companies are finally getting a slice of that giant pie.
V: 68.01 (+2.66), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), MA: 91.20 (+3.43)
Midday Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 12:39PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
DFS: 57.89 (-1.37), V: 68.01 (+2.66), COF: 81.76 (+0.23), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Early Glance: Credit Card companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 9:25AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top credit card companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
DFS: 57.89 (-1.37), V: 68.01 (+2.66), COF: 81.76 (+0.23), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Quarterly Performance Review: Complementary Research on Bank of America, American Express, JPMorgan, Host Hotels and Resorts, and Wells Fargo
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 22, 6:30AM CDT
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
HST: 20.62 (+0.07), JPM: 62.94 (+0.63), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), WFC: 54.67 (+0.39), BAC: 15.74 (+0.24)
What Is a Student Card?
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 21, 7:15PM CDT
A student credit card is nearly identical to a regular credit card. Like other credit cards, they let you charge purchases and pay later, and they charge interest on any unpaid balances. They come in the usual varieties, and some even offer things...
JPM: 62.94 (+0.63), COF: 81.76 (+0.23), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Financial Services for Small Businesses in the U.S., 2015 Edition
M2 - Tue Apr 21, 8:09AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8vb9nr/financial) has announced the addition of the "Financial Services for Small Businesses in the U.S., 3rd Edition" report to their offering. The value of purchases made with small business credit cards alone at $505 billion, and we expect 11.5% growth in 2015 So far, small business loans have not caught up, leaving ample room for innovation. But it's also about finding the right bank: our analysis reveals significant differences in large banks' ratios of small business and microloans to loans outstanding. And it's also about understanding small business participantsowners, managers, the self-employedwhose banking, securities, and business credit card usage we trend to lend insight into their bankability. Assesses the small business financial services strategies of American Express, Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, MasterCard, U.S. Bank, Visa and Wells Fargo, with an emphasis on their respective small business card and small business lending programs and related initiatives. Analysis includes small business credit card purchase value estimates; and, for Visa and MasterCard, debit card purchase value estimates. Report Features - Trends and ranks major banks by total amount of small business loans and microloans and share of total loans outstanding (including nonfarm non-residential loans and commercial and industrial loans) through 2014. - Trends and ranks the top SBA lenders by total loan volume and by share of total loans outstanding through 2014. - Trends small business loan demand and credit standards; and financing and funding choices through 2014. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1: Executive Summary Chapter 2: The Market for Small Business Financial Services Chapter 3: Small Business Demographics, Banking Relationships & Bankability Chapter 4: The Competitive Arena Chapter 5: Small Business Lending Trends Chapter 6: Small Business Credit Card Usage Trends For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8vb9nr/financial
AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), WFC: 54.67 (+0.39)
American Express Global Business Travel Announces Traveller Care Solution in Canada
CNW Group - Tue Apr 21, 8:00AM CDT
-- AX CONNECT Helps Companies Locate, Communicate with, and Assist Travellers during Disruptions --
AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Costco Continues To Be The Next Wal-Mart
Paulo Santos - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 7:46AM CDT
V: 68.01 (+2.66), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), COST: 146.98 (-0.36)
What Is a Secured Card?
Matthew Frankel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 21, 6:13AM CDT
A secured credit card is similar to a traditional credit card in many ways, and it can be a useful financial tool for several reasons. Offered by many major banks and credit unions, secured cards can help you build up your credit score while making...
JPM: 62.94 (+0.63), COF: 81.76 (+0.23), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Costco to Slash Costs in Credit Card Deal with Visa/Citi - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 20, 5:09PM CDT
According to sources, Costco (COST) has reached a deal with Visa (V) and Citigroup (C) that will minimize the warehouse retailer's acceptance costs to almost zero.
V: 68.01 (+2.66), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), C: 53.10 (+0.62), COST: 146.98 (-0.36)
Amex: It's Time For Management To Get Aggressive
Dallas Salazar - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 20, 2:16PM CDT
AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), COST: 146.98 (-0.36), JBLU: 19.67 (-0.16)
American Express: The Cow Will Continue To Give A Lot Of Milk
Achilles Research - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 20, 12:11PM CDT
AXP: 78.44 (+1.16)
Stock Market News for April 20, 2015 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 20, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks ended in the red on Friday following investor concern over new equity market regulations in China and Greece’s debt crisis
AMZN: 389.80 (-1.38), HD: 112.99 (-0.18), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), BLK: 369.51 (+1.99), UNH: 117.81 (-1.47), C: 53.10 (+0.62), DIS: 107.94 (+0.26), T: 32.86 (+0.20), GS: 198.32 (+1.48), JPM: 62.94 (+0.63), IBM: 165.36 (+1.10), MCD: 97.84 (+2.97), GOOGL: 549.18 (+6.26), MSFT: 42.98 (+0.35), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), AAPL: 128.62 (+1.71)