American Express Company (AXP) Is Soaring Past the Dow (.DJI)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up after inflation came in low, signaling that the Fed will likely continue its quantitative-easing program. As of 1:25 p.m.
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American Express Company (AXP), AT&T Inc. (T) & More: Investors Expect the Best From the Fed — but Are They Prepared for the Worst?
Just like yesterday, the stock market has posted an early advance this morning as investors look to the Federal Reserve for guidance on its future plans for monetary policy and...
Basic Needs Portfolio Selection: Mastercard Inc (MA)
Four weeks ago, I outlined my plans to create a portfolio of 10 companies that all have one thing in common: They provide a basic need or deliver life's necessities.
What I Learned Reading Visa Inc (V)’s Annual Report
I knew Visa was the biggest player in the industry, but I didn't realize that by most measures, it's nearly twice the size of rival Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA).
American Express Company (AXP) & Last Week’s Worst-Performing Dow Components
As we're now just days away from the next Federal Reserve meeting, fear, concern, and, most importantly, uncertainty ran rampant this past week on Wall Street, causing the three...
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA) & American Express Company (AXP): Are Credit Card Companies Getting Too Rosy?
Credit cards have become a standard part of American life, and their expansion into emerging markets has made them popular growth plays.
American Express Company (AXP), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): Why the Dow Dropped More Than 100 Points
Blue-chip stocks are broadly lower this afternoon after consumer sentiment came in lower than expected this month and as anticipation builds over the outcome of the Federal Reserve...
American Express Company (AXP), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Consumers Inflict a Painful Ending to the Dow (.DJI)’s Erratic Week
The markets sure lost yesterday's momentum in a hurry.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. (DFT): Consumer Confidence Drops, and the Markets Follow
Earlier this morning the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index for June was released. The index declined from 84.5 in May to 82.7.
American Express Company (AXP), Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Credit Card Companies Could Cash in on Jobs Creations
With the United States economy appearing to be on rebound and jobs spreading like wildfire, there is a sense of optimism about the economy that might be the strongest we've seen...
American Express Company (AXP), Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Are the Credit Card Stocks Overvalued?
The credit card services industry in the United States contains three stocks for investors to choose from.
Capital One Financial Corp (COF), American Express Company (AXP): What’s in Your Portfolio?
I know what you are thinking, and believe me, I find it hard to believe as well.
Warren Buffett News: Power Lunch, Accumulating Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) India’s Tough Decision & More
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
American Express Company (AXP), The Boeing Company (BA): The Two Stocks Leading the Dow (.DJI)’s Surge
Investors were worried about the jobs report after Wednesday's private-sector payrolls report disappointed and depressed Dow stocks.
Google Inc (GOOG): The Future of Mobile Technology
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) has predicted the future of mobile technology for the consumer.
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Billionaire Warren Buffett’s Top Stocks
Billionaire Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.B), the famed value investor, uses a strategy of discipline and patience.
American Express Company (AXP): The Deal That Changed Wall Street Forever
In 1986, I wrote a series of feature stories for Investors Business Daily about the five-year anniversary of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP)'s acquisition of Shearson Loeb...
Bank of America Corp (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): How Housing Built the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI)’s Surge
The housing market's recovery has been one of the best signs of the economy's comeback from the depths of the 2008 recession, and strong data from the sector has fueled stocks...
American Express Company (AXP), Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ): Gabelli Equity Income Picks
Gabelli Equity Income Fund (GABEX) is ranked four stars by Morningstar and is run by famed investor Mario Gabelli.
Bank of America Corp (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Housing Data Shelters Dow From Further Losses
A day after its biggest loss in four weeks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is back on the rise.
Is Safeway Inc. (SWY) a Value Trap?
Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) is a relatively smal company with a market cap sitting at a hair under $6 billion.
Visa Inc (V) And Mastercard Inc (MA) Seem Destined For Greatness
One of the key reasons behind the gold crash was the recovery of investors' confidence.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): The Whiners and the Winners of the Credit Card Wars
The steps to living the cyclical capitalist American dream are simple. Create a product or service that everyone needs.
Seven Things You Need to Know About American Express Company (AXP)
If you grew up in the 1970s and 80s like I did, one of the things you most likely remember about American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is the phrase "Don't leave home without it...
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), American Express Company (AXP): Three Stocks Leading the Dow’s Triple-Digit Charge
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is making big gains following the release of better-than-expected consumer confidence numbers, up 0.91% to 15,443 points as of 1:25 p.m. EDT.
MasterCard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Three Reasons to Buy This Global Payments Powerhouse
It´s no secret that plastic is rapidly replacing cash and checks all over the world -- a strong secular tailwind that can benefit companies in the debit and credit card business...
American Express Company (AXP): Hedge Funds Are Bearish and Insiders Are Bullish, What Should You Do?
According to most market participants, hedge funds are viewed as unimportant, old financial tools of yesteryear.
Alcoa Inc (AA) vs. American Express Company (AXP): Which Dow (.DJI) Stock’s Dividend Dominates?
Dividend stocks outperform non-dividend-paying stocks over the long run.
Alcoa Inc (AA), American Express Company (AXP): These Winners Couldn’t Send the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) to Another Record
If you look through some explanations of why the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) failed to set a new record today, you'll find a common theme: Investors...
American Express Company (AXP), Alcoa Inc (AA): Two Stocks Leading the Dow (.DJI) to New Heights
There were no U.S. economic releases today. The market is awaiting Wednesday's release of the notes from the May 1 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Pushes Forward After Early Trading Slump
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) fell sharply shortly after the market opened, losing 39 points.
Facebook Inc (FB), American Express Company (AXP): A Look Back
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) went public on May 18, 2012. It was the largest IPO, by first-day market cap, of all time.
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) News: Expectations Of What’s Next, Gettin’ Bond-y & More
Nearly 400 former workers at Pfizer Inc.
London-Based Egerton Capital Is Bullish On News Corp (NWSA), The Walt Disney Company (DIS) & More
Editor's Note: Related tickers: News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA), American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Visa Inc (NYSE:V), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ...
Citigroup Inc (C), Bank of America Corp (BAC): The Pros & Cons Of Spreadsheets
If you want to figure out how much money you're spending, using a budget spreadsheet can give you the most complete picture of where your hard-earned cash goes every month.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), American Express Company (AXP), And The Rest of Today’s Key Moves To Watch
Wall Street crawled today in the morning session, but resurged, leading to higher prices by afternoon.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Cashes In on Financials’ Gains
Yesterday was a great one across the board for stocks and indexes. But today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is struggling to hold on to the gains.
Bank of America Corp (BAC), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Robo-Signing, ‘Sewer Service’
Robo-signing is in the news again, and in a big way.
American Express Company (AXP), Mastercard Inc (MA), Visa Inc (V): Who To Choose?
The international credit card business is, in its majority, divided between three names: American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) and Visa Inc (NYSE:V).
Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Apple Inc. (AAPL) & Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Top Stocks
Charlie Munger offers a valuable nugget of investing advice: "Carefully look at what other great investors have done." Fortunately for us, some of the biggest and brightest investors...
Bank of America Corp (BAC) Tries to Assure Dow (.DJI)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average isn't quite sure which direction it wants to go today.
ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc. (AEY), Gravity Co., LTD. (ADR) (GRVY): The Value Investors’ Guide to Buying Illiquid Stocks
But I managed to buy all of them for the full position I wanted despite the low volume. So if you buy small caps or just fear buying illiquid stocks because your money will be...
Visa Inc (V) By The Numbers
The Motley Fool has been making successful stock picks for many years, but we don't always agree on what a great stock looks like.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Pay Attention To This Space
What's in your wallet? The tag line might not be Visa Inc (NYSE:V)'s , but the answer almost certainly is.
Can Visa Inc (V) Stock Outperform the Market?
One of the best competitive advantages a company can create is built using what's called a network effect.
Facebook Inc (FB)’s New Program Could Generate Billions: Here’s How
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has been relatively quiet in the news of late, though it's sure to be in the spotlight again when the first anniversary of the botched IPO comes up later...
American Express Company (AXP), Visa Inc (V) & Mastercard Inc (MA): The Best Card Company For Investors Now
Since the beginning of the year, American Express (NYSE:AXP) has gained more than 19%.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): One LT Investment You Can Get Charged Up About
There aren't many companies that offer investors the ability for share price appreciation in nearly any growth environment.
