American Express (AXP)

The financial services landscape of February 2026 has been defined by a ruthless "survival of the smartest," as the era of the fintech unicorn has officially given way to the era of the vertically integrated mega-bank. Driven by a persistent valuation reset and the desperate need for advanced artificial intelligence

In a move that definitively reshapes the American financial landscape, Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE: COF) has announced the acquisition of fintech unicorn Brex for $5.15 billion. The deal, finalized on January 22, 2026, marks the second massive tectonic shift for the McLean-based bank in less than a year,

The American economy finds itself balanced on a precarious ledge as of early 2026. New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals that total U.S. household debt has surged to a staggering $18.8 trillion, a record high that reflects the growing reliance of American families

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Evercore ISI Group analyst John Pancari maintained an In-Line rating on American Express (NYSE: AXP).Pancari lowered his price target to $393 from $400.

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American Express stock has tripled in five years. A recent premium card relaunch suggests the good times aren't over yet.

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The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index data has revealed a significant shift in the U.S. inflationary landscape, presenting a complex puzzle for the Federal Reserve. As of early February 2026, the data shows a stark divergence: while the services sector—the primary engine of post-pandemic inflation—is

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The powerhouse financial stock hasn't looked all that mighty lately.

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American Express has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The premium credit card entity just reported double-digit gains on the top and bottom lines in Q4.

The stock has averaged annual gains of nearly 14% over the past decade.

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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after fears of disruption from artificial intelligence spooked investors, leading to a broad-based sell-off. 

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