American Express Company (AXP) Gained from Demand for Its Platinum Card

Group 1 - Bretton Fund returned 1.44% in Q4 2025 compared to 2.66% for the S&P 500 Index, and 11.58% for the year compared to 17.88% for the Index [1] - The firm views the overall market as modestly elevated but not in bubble territory, suggesting a cautious approach towards speculative elements of the AI boom [1] - The Fund is focusing on areas of value for long-term returns, indicating a strategic shift away from high-risk investments [1] Group 2 - American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) stock closed at $311.21 per share on March 04, 2026, with a one-month return of -12.24% and a 52-week gain of 12.90% [2] - American Express cardholders continue to use their cards actively, with earnings per share increasing by 15% and the stock returning 26% [3] - Despite its potential, American Express is not among the 40 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 83 hedge fund portfolios holding it at the end of Q4, up from 75 in the previous quarter [4]