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A pack of major fintechs have joined a nonprofit seeking to standardize how payments are sent online using artificial intelligence and software.

Will higher purchase volumes and a wider net interest margin help SYF top Q2 estimates? See the key factors shaping its July 21 earnings report.

Warren Buffett rarely offers reservations about a $2 trillion tech giant. That’s why his commentary on CNBC on July 15, 2026 caught our attention. The Berkshire Hathaway chairman revealed he personally initiated Berkshire’s Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) position, a stake now worth more than $31 billion once you include a separate $10 billion private placement, then ... Warren Buffett Says He Now Likes “Four or Five” Businesses Berkshire Owns More than Alphabet. What Are They?

Warren Buffett says Alphabet will beat 95% of Wall Street picks as Berkshire's stake tops $31 billion. GOOGL stock surges.

Visa launches AI Financial Assistant to bring secure, conversational financial guidance into banking apps, expanding its value-added services strategy.

Berkshire has been quietly reshuffling its most iconic positions, and the current prices on Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola tell three very different stories about where patient money should sit right now.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock is up 19% to $56.60 in early Wednesday trading following a reported joint takeover offer from Stripe and private-equity firm Advent International valued at more than $53 billion, or $60.50 per share. The bid, first reported by Reuters and the Financial Times, both citing unnamed sources, represents a 28% premium to Tuesday’s ... PayPal Soars 19% on a Reported $53B Stripe-Advent Takeover Offer: What It Means for Visa, Mastercard, and American Express

Retention rates remain high despite the fee hike.

American Express reports earnings on July 24, and retirement investors who overlook what is quietly happening inside this premium franchise before that date may be leaving a rare setup on the table.

As long as the economy remains reasonably healthy, this is an ideal backdrop for companies in the money business.

PayPal stock is rising following a report that a rival has teamed up with private-equity firm Advent International to make an offer for the company.

That's not a bad thing at all.

Geopolitical crises often create winners and losers in the stock market, but for a certain set of investors, investing remains more about surviving the uncertainties. The conflict in Iran is one such crisis that has significantly disrupted global supply chains, forcing even the most durable of American businesses to deal with delays and uncertain prices. […]

The card company is benefiting from a continuous rise in spending by consumers who hold Delta Air Lines branded cards.

One of Warren Buffett's largest and longest-held bets has been a steady winner. But the easy money may already be gone.

JPMorgan upgraded American Express (NYSE:AXP) to Overweight, naming it its preferred sector pick. The call highlights American Express’s card business and revenue model during a period of geopolitical tension involving the US and Iran. The upgrade comes as concerns build around a cooling consumer outlook and pressure on household spending. American Express remains closely tied to global consumer and business spending, from premium charge cards to corporate travel and expense services. In a...

Investing.com -- Robinhood Markets Inc. is measuring investor interest in a bond backed by bills from its branded consumer credit cards, marking what would be the company's first such offering, according to a Bloomberg report Monday.

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Delta's premium demand, loyalty growth and cash flow bolster resilience, while fuel, labor and capacity risks keep the stock outlook balanced.

American Express, Biogen upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Analysts at JPMorgan raised their price target on American Express to $400 from $328, implying an upside potential of 14% from Friday’s close.

American Express Earns UpgradeJPMorgan has upgraded American Express (NYSE:AXP) to Overweight in its second-quarter consumer finance outlook, identifying the company as its preferred name in the sector despite mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainty. American Express shares rose around 1% in premarket trading following the analyst upgrade.

Investing.com -- JPMorgan has upgraded American Express to Overweight as part of its second-quarter consumer finance preview, even as the bank struck a cautious tone on the broader sector amid renewed U.S.-Iran conflict and a deteriorating macro backdrop.

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is one of the Best Monopoly Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On July 6, Evercore ISI lifted its price objective on the company’s stock to $380 from $345, and maintained an “In Line” rating on the shares. As per the analyst, the trends are expected to be strong for Q2 […]

2 World Trade Center breaks ground as American Express commits to a new Lower Manhattan headquarters, reinforcing trophy office demand.

Amex is increasingly looking like a subscription business, and that's in its favor.

American Express stock has delivered a strong 113.2% return over the past five years, yet the latest intrinsic value work using the Excess Returns model points to the shares trading below that estimate while the broader valuation checks still lean expensive. Over five years, American Express has returned 113.2%, which puts long term holders in a solid position even with a recent pullback this year. Recent news around premium lounge investments, new headquarters plans and digital initiatives...

Moby summary of Delta Air Lines, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

AXP is set to expand AI across payments with new tools, security features and tech investments. Can these moves power its next growth phase?

American Express is down by 10% this year, but second-quarter earnings can provide the exact catalyst it needs to stage a comeback.