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Bullish on AXP ... Graphic_rating_buy AXP
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36%
 +5.08%
in 20 days
Shares of this wide-moat gem are near five-year lows, thanks to consumer weakness and the market's cold feet regarding anything even remotely tied to financials or consumers. Amex won't rocket up the charts overnight, but for patient investors who are willing to go against the grain and grab shares right now, the long-run return prospects look almost absurdly favorable. If you currently have a position in American Express, you are right to own this stock -- it's a great business trading for a good price today. (And not coincidentally, Buffett is a longtime shareholder.)
By  Marian Filo   (-4.25%  risk: conservative)  08/10/08 Comment


AXP 20080808 Graphic_rating_buy AXP
M100_hst
66%
 +6.01%
in 22 days
AXP is very oversold.  Market has overreacted to soft economy and its negative impact on AXP.   Stock is moving up sharply off of 5-year lows with heavy volume.  As the excess disposible income produced from the continued drop in oil prices begins to work its way through the economy, AXP will see a consequent recovery in earnings.  Once stock passes minor resistance at 40, it should move quickly back to resistance around 50.
By  mathmeister   (+0.92%  risk: conservative)  08/08/08 Comment


The Long Case for American Express Graphic_rating_buy AXP
+2.48%
in 25 days

Over the last couple of weeks, American Express (AXP) has become a favored whipping boy of the financial shorts, who point to the company’s recent bad quarter and exposure to consumer credit as reasons the stock will continue to decline. While the idea that Amex will continue to face problems isn’t wrong on the face of it, what a lot of people are missing is the fact that Amex is still outperforming the other credit card companies - and it took a year for the problems facing the rest of the credit card industry to catch up with Amex.

This, along with several other reasons, is why I think Ame

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By  Markham Lee   (+4.31%  risk: aggressive)  08/05/08 Comment


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Five Great Businesses Currently on Sale Graphic_rating_buy AXP
+3.47%
in 24 days

The best time to buy is when we have a negativity bubble. This great nation of ours is in a deep pessimism. We have not seen consumer sentiment this low for decades (see following chart).

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By  Frank Rong   (+1.03%  risk: moderate)  08/06/08 Comment


Credit Card Breakdown: AmEx Disappoints, as Predicted Graphic_rating_sell AXP
-4.45%
in 39 days

I’ve been saying the same thing for months. Ignore American Express (AXP) because of its exposure to consumer debt. But no one listened. AXP will be fine, they said. You’re blowing the consumer issue out of proportion. “Ian Cooper has no brain,” said one reader.

But we were right.
By  Ian Cooper   (-1.52%  risk: conservative)  07/22/08 Comment


Bullish on AXP ... Graphic_rating_buy AXP
65%
 -6.08%
in 43 days
Things will be back on track for AXP within the next six months. This whole credit crisis won't be over yet but it will hit the rich much less (aka people who use AXP). This is a smart company which never seemed too bothered by the whole credit crunch compared to many others. A P/E for AXP of 11 is historically low or histarically low depending on your persective. Expect earnings of .84 per share for sept 08 with revenue of 7.9B. I expect growth numbers of 12-15% a year for the next 5 years. The low dividends are a good thing as their capitol goes into improving their company and not pleasi...
By  Ryan C   (+2.83%  risk: aggressive)  07/18/08 Comment


American Express Runs into the Recession Graphic_rating_sell AXP
Davidgreene
82%
 -1.25%
in 64 days
American Express is unlike Mastercard or Visa that only process credit card transactions for banks.  AXP actually provides the credit and takes the credit risk onto its own books.

With the economy poised on the edge of a serious recession you can expect delinquent credit card payments and credit cards defaults and losses to begin to mount at American Express.  This will place earnings under pressure for many quarters to come.

While the optimists are still forecasting a quick recovery for the American economy I have my doubts. With housing still in a downtrend th...
By  Gerald Greene   (+18.01%  risk: moderate)  06/27/08 Comment


Valuation: American Express Company (AXP) Graphic_rating_buy AXP
Moderngraham
43%
 -0.16%
in 8 days
(closed on 05/15/08)
Over the next few weeks, I hope to do an individual valuation of each of the components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. For a brief overview of the Dow, please see our Glance at the Dow - a snapshot of the valuations on March 10. When I have completed the individual valuations, I will [...]

By  Modern Graham   (-6.14%  risk: moderate)  05/07/08 Comment


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Regulatory Concerns a Reason to Buy American Express Instead of Visa or Mastercard Graphic_rating_buy AXP
-12.10%
in 82 days
5/21 - "...current legislation (could) potentially result in the renegotiation of fees that merchants pay issuing banks, known as the interchange fee. While Id be far out of line to assess the odds that the bill passes, its a worthwhile example to illustrate why American Express is the much better company and as well see later when looking at valuation investment." "Visa and MasterCard...are very much a duopoly in the credit card market, with roughly 80% of the cards in force being one of those two brands. While there are lawsuits by merchants alleging antitrust violations, none hav...
By  James Cullen (Seeking Alpha)   (-10.52%  risk: aggressive)  06/09/08 Comment


Valuation: AXP Graphic_rating_buy AXP
Moderngraham
43%
 -20.19%
in 107 days
Business and Management Review <o> </o> <o> </o>  

1) Is the business simple and understandable? <o> </o>

American Express is essentially in the banking industry.   The company focuses on helping traveler’s while they are away from their home banks.   This involves credit card processing, traveler’s checks, etc.   The business plan itself is fairly simple.

<o> </o>   2) Does the business have a consistent operating history? <o> </o>

Originally American Express was a shipping and delivering company.   Long ago whe

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By  Modern Graham   (-6.14%  risk: moderate)  05/15/08 Comment


The Long Case for AmEx, Hunter Douglas, and Hemisphere GPS Graphic_rating_buy AXP
-18.64%
in 114 days

These are notes from the Day 2 sessions at the 3rd Annual Value Investing Congress West, held May 6-7, written by Jonathan M. Heller.


Ken Shubin Stein, of Spencer Capital, laid out his philosophy, which includes:<!---->
Looking for asymmetric payoffs (limited downside, with much upside)
Bottom-up fundamental analysis
A scientific research process
Belief that volatility is the key to successful long term investing
By  Value Investing Congress   (-16.47%  risk: moderate)  05/08/08 Comment


Valuation: American Express Company (AXP) AXP
Moderngraham
43%
 -0.16%
in 8 days
(closed on 05/15/08)
Over the next few weeks, I hope to do an individual valuation of each of the components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. For a brief overview of the Dow, please see our Glance at the Dow - a snapshot of the valuations on March 10. When I have completed the individual valuations, I will [...]

By  Modern Graham   (-6.14%  risk: moderate)  05/07/08 Comment


AXP Time to move on? Graphic_rating_sell AXP
Jpeg_sun4agk
N/A
 +21.16%
in 119 days
If you have not sold your CC on AXP it may be time to consider taking profits and moving on. Why you are asking? Simple, two gaps remain for AXP. 43 on the low and 65 on the high. Here current yield is only 1.43%. To low for my blood sugar. I am a simple investor with profits and looking for a better investment. Hell Money Market Funds pay better than 1.43%.
By  Locationh   (+0.94%  risk: conservative)  05/03/08 Comment


hugely undervalued stock that offers great longterm returns Graphic_rating_buy AXP
N/A
 -16.76%
in 215 days

Axp has not been at these values for years and arguably is being driven down by its recorded subprime losses.  However, it is in a class by itself in terms of valuation, brand and growth potential.  Compared to Mastercard Amex is trading at a P/E almost 50% below M/C.

Buy now as it is begining to move up and you will not beable to buy into this at these levels.

By  lbruno   (-15.27%  risk: aggressive)  01/28/08 Comment


Time to buy calls Graphic_rating_buy AXP
Jpeg_sun4agk
N/A
 -3.04%
in 133 days
(closed on 05/03/08)
AXP is a very low dividend paying stock juts floating above her 52 week low. Now is the time to consider picking u some calls
By  Locationh   (+0.94%  risk: conservative)  12/22/07 Comment





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