Stock prices follow earnings. This nugget of investing wisdom essentially says the most important thing long-term investors should focus on is the profits a company makes. Over time, a company growing its earnings will move the stock higher.Of course, it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. We’ve all seen stocks beat earnings estimates, and raise their outlooks for the year and the stock still falls. But that’s a short-term phenomenon. Successful, profitable companies will ultimately win the day.It stands to reason, ...

Looking for some of the top stocks for beginners on a budget? You’re at the right place. You don’t need a lot of money to invest in the stock market. Fractional stock trading allows investors to buy any stock with as little as $1. It’s a good way to build your positions with spare change, even if you can’t buy an entire share.If you are just getting started, starting with small investments is a good idea. You shouldn’t put your entire savings into the stock market if you’re still developing your investment ...

There’s a lot of money in money. The fintech industry is projected to maintain a compounded annual growth rate of 16.5% from now until 2032. That growth rate should be music to fintech investors’ ears, but not every stock has delivered good results.Many established banks have unappealing long-term results. For instance, Citigroup (NYSE:C) is down over the past five years despite a good year-to-date rally. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) was flat for multiple years before a 22% year-to-date gain.While established ban ...

The Oracle of Omaha has long been a fan of this business.Berkshire Hathaway owns dozens of businesses in its public equities portfolio. However, there is extreme concentration among a handful of names at the top. The average investor is wise to look at these companies as a potential source of ideas.There's one top financial stock that has generated a total return of 102% in the past five years, and the Oracle of Omaha's conglomerate owns a sizable 21% stake in it. The momentum has continued recently, as sha ...

They share similar qualities that make them shine as Buffett stocks.Warren Buffett is a voice of stability and reason in a market that's often volatile and unreasonable. In the nearly 60 years he's headed Berkshire Hathaway, he's beaten the market by espousing steady and rational, if sometimes unconventional, investing strategies. Berkshire Hathaway has outperformed by a staggering margin: a 4,384,748% gain for Berkshire Hathaway versus 31,223% for the S&P 500 as of the end of 2023.Buffett doles out his inv ...

The financial technology or fintech sector looks promising this year. Fintech companies use technology to offer money management solutions. They try to make banking, investing, and borrowing easier, and their relevance has grown with technological advances. Several dividend-paying fintech stocks have emerged as strong industry players with solid upside momentum.The industry’s future looks bright, and a rate cut could help the stock rally. As we transition towards digital payments, these three companies are ...

Investing in the stock market results in solid long-term gains for many investors. While it’s easy to panic during economic downturns, people who held onto their shares usually benefit. The S&P 500 generated an annualized return of 11.6% over the past 40 years. Investors had to endure several corrections and crashes during that stretch, but the index has proven to be a good long-term investment. Many dividend growth stocks present a similar proposal. These companies have rising revenue and profits. Economic ...

Last week, American Express Company (AXP) reported strong second-quarter 2024 earnings, driven by increased card member spending, fee growth, rising net interest income, and a growing Gen-Z and Millennial customer base. Moreover, AmEx increased its 2024 earnings guidance, reflecting resiliency in its core business prospects despite a softer spending growth environment.Top of FormBefore delving into the underlying reasons for the improved outlook and addressing the critical question of how investors should s ...

American Express Company (AXP) reported second-quarter 2024 earnings per share (EPS) of $3.49, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.4%. The bottom line climbed 20.8% year over year.Total revenues net of interest expense amounted to $16.3 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.5%. However, the top line improved 8.5% year over year in the quarter under review.The better-than-expected second-quarter 2024 earnings benefited from rising net interest income and growth in the customer base ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Transition Period from ____ to ____ Commission file number 1-7657 AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New York 13-4922250 (State or ...