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American Express

American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.

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토요일 미국 증권거래위원회(SEC)에 제출한 1분기 10-Q 보고서에 따르면 워런 버핏의 버크셔 해서웨이(NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK)는 핵심 보유 자산인 애플(NASDAQ:AAPL)에서 포지션을 줄였다. 주식 투자 축소: 버크셔의 주식 투자는 2023년 1분기에 3,538.4억 달러에서 2024년 1분기에 3,358.6억 달러로 감소했다. 섹터별로는 이 기업은 상업, 산업과 기타 주식에 대한 지분을 늘리고, 은행, 보험 및 금융 그리고 소비재에 대한 노출을 감소시켰다.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AXP, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 23 uncommon options trades for American Express.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 52% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $173,283, and 18 are calls, for a total amount of $3,270,404.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $185.0 to $350.0 for American Express over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in American Express's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to American Express's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $185.0 to $350.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>American Express Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727886781_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$87.6</td>
<td>$87.55</td>
<td>$87.57</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$310.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$32.2</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$303.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">291</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$87.15</td>
<td>$85.7</td>
<td>$87.01</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$261.1K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$30.75</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$255.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">91</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
Having examined the options trading patterns of American Express, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>American Express's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 696,044, with AXP's price up by 0.55%, positioned at $270.07.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 16 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About American Express</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $282.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on American Express, which currently sits at a price target of $265. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on American Express, maintaining a target price of $300. 
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American Express's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Zeta Global Holdings Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zeta#NYSE">ZETA</a>) is a data-driven marketing technology company that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) powered customer intelligence and marketing automation platform. The stock has taken a meteoric rise, up 234% year-to-date (YTD). This relatively obscure computer and technology sector company boasts many A-list clients serving 40% of the Fortune 100 companies, including American Express Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>), Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mar#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), United Airlines Holdings Inc., T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tmus#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), AT&amp;T Inc.&nbsp;and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>). The big question is how a little-known company is bagging major clients and why these major brands are attracted to Zeta and its AI-powered, all-on-one unified marketing platform.
<h2>Zeta&#39;s Competitive Advantage is Data, Data, and More Data </h2>
&quot;AI-powered&quot; is a term that gets tossed around a lot, especially with marketing companies. However, the Zeta Customer Data Platform (CDP), a core component of the Zeta Marketing Platform, is unique in the massive oceans of data it collects around the clock. Its platform processes data from 12.7 billion global identifiers, over 1 trillion content consumption signals monthly, over 950 interest and intent audiences, and more than 250 million people in the United States.
Ingesting, analyzing, and distilling its massive datasets leveraging AI is done to turn strangers into customers and predict customers&#39; intent. It provides smarter analysis and intelligence, providing real-time reports and insights. The Zeta Marketing Platform is an all-in-one platform to manage and automate marketing campaigns. Zeta&#39;s clients are major marketers and agencies that have major brand customers.
Zeta CDP ingests data by collecting it from numerous sources, including marketing automation platforms, social media, website analytics, offline channels, and CRM systems. Zeta CDP ingests and unifies the data to construct a single customer profile providing a holistic view of each customer with no silos.
Zeta Media Engine provides Zeta&#39;s Intelligence, audience modeling, media activation, and ID resolution to marketers and agencies using Snowflake Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/snow#NYSE">SNOW</a>).
<h2>Zeta Leverages AI in a Useful and Quantifiable Way</h2>
The Zeta Messaging component of the Zeta Marketing Platform leverages AI to make email segmentation and targeting seamless and personalized.&nbsp;Customers can&nbsp;automate campaigns based on factors like transactions, events, and audiences using the knowledge of past purchases, real-time interest, channel preferences, and predictive intent.&nbsp;It&#39;s been able to increase the average order value by 9% with 51% less email volume and a 587% increase in revenues. Zeta was recognized as a leader in the Forrester Wave Email Marketing Services Providers of 2024, receiving the highest possible score of 13 out of 22 criteria, including process and workflow automation, personalization, AI and vision.
<h2>Zeta Growth Accelerating Also with Clients </h2>
Zeta reported its second quarter of 2024 EPS loss of 16 cents, matching consensus estimates. Revenues climbed 32.6% YoY to a record $227.8 million, beating $212.44 million consensus analyst estimates. Zeta grew quarterly scaled customer average revenue per user (ARPU) 22% YoY to $479,000, twice as fast as Q1 2024.
Zeta&#39;s AI-powered personas and chatbots and over 400 AI-powered &quot;Intelligent Agents&quot; helped drive strong customer retention, enabling clients to show 3X revenue improvement over initial deployment levels.
<h2>Zeta Issues Upside Q3 and Full Year 2024 Guidance</h2>
Zeta Global provides upside Q3 2024 revenue guidance of $237.2 million to $241.2 million versus $230.52 million consensus estimates. The company increased adjusted EBITDA guidance from $46.8 million to $47.3 million, up from the previous guidance of $45.3 million. Full-year 2024 revenues are expected to be between $920 million and $930 million, crushing analyst consensus estimates of $900.49 million. Adjusted EBITDA was raised by $4.5 million to $174.5 million to $176.5 million from previous guidance of $171 million. Free cash flow is expected to be between $80 million and $90 million.
Zeta Global CEO David Steinburg commented, &quot;Artificial Intelligence is disrupting legacy marketing clouds, which, in some cases, are even shutting down parts of their business, creating a large opportunity for more innovative, agile, and AI-powered marketing technology companies like Zeta.
Steinburg emphasized, &quot;As I have stated before, AI has moved from science fiction to a boardroom conversation. Boards are asking CEOs what is their AI strategy. In turn, CEOs are asking their CTOs, CMOs, and CIOs for their plans. And they are turning to us because we turn AI into real-world results for marketers.&quot;
<h2>ZETA Stock Forms a Parabolic Arc </h2>
A parabolic arc is a topping pattern comprised of a swing high followed by a rounding bottom that rips back up through the swing high in a steep, surging manner. As the stock makes a blow-off top, it forms a market structure high (MSH) trigger following its highest high candle.
<img alt="ZETA stock chart" class="aligncenter" src="https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/articles/med_20240929174223_chartc-zeta.jpg" style="height:751px; width:915px" />
ZETA formed its initial swing high at $25.53 below, falling back down to $19.90, forming a rounding bottom that rose back up through its $35.53 swing high and proceeded to accelerate to $32.11. The daily market structure high (MSH) sell triggers under $28.91. The daily anchored VWAP support is at $26.01. The daily relative strength index (RSI) peaked and fell below the 70-band. Fibonacci (Fib) pullback support levels are at $27.37, $24.76, $31.64 and $19.39. 
Zeta Global&#39;s average consensus analyst price target is $32.50, and its highest analyst price target sits at $37.00. Analysts have given it 13 Buy ratings and one Hold rating.
Actionable Options Strategies: ZETA stock is up 234% in 2024, and a daily MSH sell triggers under $28.91. Bullish investors should&nbsp;be patient and may consider buying on pullbacks using&nbsp;cash-secured puts at the lower Fib&nbsp;pullback support levels to buy the dip and write covered calls to execute a wheel strategy for income.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/zeta-globals-ai-cloud-your-secret-weapon-for-massive-growth/">Zeta Global&#39;s AI Cloud: Your Secret Weapon for Massive Growth</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintains American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $285 to $300.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on American Express, Raises Price Target to $300

American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.98% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.01%. Currently, American Express has a market capitalization of $190.82 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AXP: If an investor had bought $1000 of AXP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $8,333.64 today based on a price of $268.41 for AXP at the time of writing.
<h3>American Express's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727458257_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $8,300 Today

American Express (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>) ended the recent trading session at $266.21, demonstrating a -0.41% swing from the preceding day&#39;s closing price. This change lagged the S&amp;P 500&#39;s 0.25% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.2%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.56%.
Prior to today&#39;s trading, shares of the credit card issuer and global payments company had gained 5.29% over the past month. This has outpaced the Finance sector&#39;s gain of 1.86% and the S&amp;P 500&#39;s gain of 1.65% in that time.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of American Express in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on October 18, 2024. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $3.26, marking a 1.21% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $16.66 billion, reflecting an 8.28% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $13.13 per share and a revenue of $65.99 billion, signifying shifts of +17.13% and +9.04%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for American Express. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts&#39; confidence in the company&#39;s business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.04% higher. American Express is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Looking at its valuation, American Express is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 20.36. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 11.23, so one might conclude that American Express is trading at a premium comparatively.
Investors should also note that AXP has a PEG ratio of 1.48 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company&#39;s expected earnings growth rate into account. AXP&#39;s industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.1 as of yesterday&#39;s close.
The Financial - Miscellaneous Services industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 54, positioning it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2340864/american-express-axp-stock-sinks-as-market-gains-here-s-why?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_6v1-2340864">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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American Express Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on American Express.
Looking at options history for American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) we detected 55 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 43% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 34% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $830,250 and 49, calls, for a total amount of $2,131,701.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $220.0 to $330.0 for American Express over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for American Express options trades today is 1349.55 with a total volume of 87,859.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for American Express's big money trades within a strike price range of $220.0 to $330.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>American Express 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727284540_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>567</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.7</td>
<td>$30.1</td>
<td>$30.6</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$91.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.7</td>
<td>$30.3</td>
<td>$30.7</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$89.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$30.4</td>
<td>$30.2</td>
<td>$30.2</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$84.5K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$31.65</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$30.7</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$76.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
<h3>American Express's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 889,632, the price of AXP is up 0.03% at $266.28. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About American Express</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $265.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Neutral rating for American Express, targeting a price of $265. 
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American Express Unusual Options Activity

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$86.1K</td>
<td>35.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$75.7K</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$156.0K</td>
<td>540</td>
<td>408</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$49.5K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>384</td>
<td>326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$69.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>259</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BAC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>37.2K</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>607</td>
<td>144</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 115 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.1K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 35685 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2907 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SCHW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 1065 contract(s) at a $69.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.7K, with a price of $71.0 per contract. There were 19 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1067 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $156.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 540 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 408 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.5K, with a price of $2155.0 per contract. There were 355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 178 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 326 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 115 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 144 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.1K, with a price of $480.0 per contract. There were 1219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 259 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 479 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $37.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 37245 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EG#NYSE">EG</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 144 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $175.0 per contract. There were 607 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 479 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 5 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $5130.0 per contract. There were 7683 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Financials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AXP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for American Express. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 71% leaning bullish and 28% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $355,532, and 10 are calls, amounting to $885,031.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $140.0 and $320.0 for American Express, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for American Express's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of American Express's whale activity within a strike price range from $140.0 to $320.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>American Express 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727101875_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$232.1K</td>
<td>265</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$148.5K</td>
<td>40.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">498</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$137.95</td>
<td>$136.3</td>
<td>$136.3</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$136.3K</td>
<td>73</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$125.7K</td>
<td>40.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">390</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$18.8</td>
<td>$19.05</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$114.3K</td>
<td>40.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">310</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
In light of the recent options history for American Express, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is American Express Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 258,501, the price of AXP is up 0.88% at $271.35. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 25 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for American Express</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $265.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on American Express, which currently sits at a price target of $265. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On American Express

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Shares of companies in the broader financial services and banking sectors are trading higher amid overall market strength following the Fed's rate cut, which could drive a rise in spending and lending demand.

Bulls are stampeding across Wall Street on Thursday in the wake of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to cut interest rates for the first time<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead"> in over four years</a>.
The central bank&#8217;s bold move, a 50-basis-point cut, caught analysts off guard and sent the U.S. stock market to fresh record highs at the opening of Thursday&#8217;s session.
The S&amp;P 500 soared to a new all-time high, reaching 5,700 points. Similarly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to an unprecedented 42,000 points.
In the first 30 minutes of trading, the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones rose by 1.4% and 1%, respectively. The Nasdaq 100 climbed 1.5%, although the Russell 2000, representing small-cap stocks, outperformed with a surge of over 2%.
The market rally was primarily driven by the Magnificent Seven: Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) and Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>). Each of the Magnificent Seven are recording daily gains ranging from 1.5% to 4.5%, solidly in positive territory.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: S&amp;P 500 Hits Record Highs</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Strong Labor Market Eases Slowdown Fears, Analysts Boost Rate-Cut Wagers</h3>
Thursday&#8217;s economic data further boosted investor confidence. Weekly jobless claims came in well below expectations, suggesting a lower-than-expected trend of rising unemployment. 
Continuing jobless claims also dropped more than expected, hinting at a potential absorption of long-term unemployed individuals into the job market. 
This data alleviated concerns about rising unemployment and provided a more optimistic outlook for the economy.
Wall Street analysts quickly adjusted their expectations following the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate cut. There is now growing anticipation of additional rate cuts, diverging from the cautious tone expressed in the Fed&#8217;s September &#8220;dot plot&#8221; and Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s remarks during the press conference.
Notably, Goldman Sachs economist Jan Hatzius revised his forecast from expecting a 25-basis-point cut at every other meeting to predicting a rate cut at every meeting. He even left the door open for a back-to-back 50-basis-point reduction in November.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s 5 Top-Performing S&amp;P 500 Stocks</h3>
Among the S&amp;P 500, the top five performers as of 10 a.m. ET were:
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>1-day Return</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NASDAQ">DRI</a>) </td>
<td>7.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>)</td>
<td>5.27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>)</td>
<td>4.40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCRX#NASDAQ">LCRX</a>)</td>
<td>4.34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>4.33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s 5 Top-Performing Dow Jones Industrial Average Stocks</h3>
Among the Dow Jone, the top five performers were:
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>1-day Return</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>3.02</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salesforce, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NASDAQ">CRM</a>)</td>
<td>3.01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</td>
<td>2.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)</td>
<td>2.71</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>2.67</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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S&P 500, Dow Jones Hit Record Highs: Magnificent 7 Add $400 Billion After Fed's Historic Interest Rate Cut

Investors are on edge in the lead-up to the Wednesday Federal Open Market Committee interest rate decision that is expected to deliver the first cut to the federal funds rate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40921827/fed-decision-is-here-5-things-investors-need-to-know-ahead-of-wednesdays-pivotal-in">in over four years.</a>
The market is divided on the magnitude of the anticipated rate cut. Traders are assigning a 59% probability to a 50-basis-point cut, while a 41% chance is placed on a more modest 25-basis-point reduction. The size of the rate cut is crucial as it could trigger significant market reactions.
Should the Fed opt for a 50-basis-point cut, it may be perceived as an acknowledgment that interest rates are overly restrictive. This could lead to increased expectations for further rate cuts in the coming months, potentially fueling risk sentiment and driving stock prices higher.
Conversely, a 25-basis-point cut might disappoint investors who are betting on a more aggressive measure.
Since the start of 2022, the S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), has experienced an average move of plus or minus 1.3% during FOMC events, reflecting the market&#8217;s high sensitivity to Fed policy decisions.
Goldman Sachs equity analysts, including John Marshall, analyzed stock movements during the first rate cuts in the previous three Fed easing cycles (Sept. 18, 2007, July 31, 2019 and March 3, 2020).
The data highlights the average moves of several key S&amp;P 500 stocks with liquid options during these periods.
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Caesars Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>)</td>
<td>5.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Capital One Financial Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</td>
<td>4.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Mastercard Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>)</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)</td>
<td>4.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>)</td>
<td>4.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>3.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Newmont Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>3.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Deere &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>)</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>BlackRock Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>)</td>
<td>3.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>3M Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>)</td>
<td>3.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>3.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>)</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>)</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>)</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on American Express.
Looking at options history for American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) we detected 17 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 41% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 47% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $561,270 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $454,865.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $195.0 to $275.0 for American Express over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Express stands at 830.0, with a total volume reaching 866.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Express, situated within the strike price corridor from $195.0 to $275.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Express Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726671853_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.55</td>
<td>$77.0</td>
<td>$77.55</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$209.3K</td>
<td>226</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$30.95</td>
<td>$30.05</td>
<td>$30.05</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$156.2K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.3</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$87.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>55</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$59.1K</td>
<td>450</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">209</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with American Express, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is American Express Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 605,608, the price of AXP is down by -1.23%, reaching $262.13.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 30 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for American Express</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $264.0.
<ul>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from B of A Securities downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $263. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on American Express with a target price of $265. </li>
</ul>
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In the preceding three months, 11 analysts have released ratings for American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $261.27, a high estimate of $285.00, and a low estimate of $223.00. This current average reflects an increase of 3.51% from the previous average price target of $252.40. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726596084_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of American Express by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Bruce</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Bruce</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gus Gala</td>
<td>Monness, Crespi, Hardt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Bruce</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$263.00</td>
<td>$247.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$267.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Rochester</td>
<td>Compass Point</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hecht</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Terry Ma</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$223.00</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sanjay Sakhrani</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Express. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of American Express compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of American Express's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into American Express's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AXP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Express analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind American Express</h2>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
<h3>Financial Milestones: American Express's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining American Express's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 8.5% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 18.23%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Express's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 10.21%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Express's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.1%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: American Express's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.8, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring American Express Through Analyst Insights

B of A Securities analyst Kenneth Bruce maintains American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $263 to $265.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on American Express, Raises Price Target to $265

American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.44% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.72%. Currently, American Express has a market capitalization of $182.35 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AXP: If an investor had bought $1000 of AXP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,192.62 today based on a price of $256.50 for AXP at the time of writing.
<h3>American Express's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/afrm#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) recently unveiled results from its latest survey, highlighting consumer shopping behaviors before the holiday season of 2024. The study of 2,000 Americans unveiled how the 0% annual percentage rate&nbsp;(APR) options would influence consumers while making purchase decisions and how confident they are about budgeting. This bodes well for a company like Affirm, offering flexible and transparent payment solutions.
The survey revealed that 48% of respondents are influenced by the availability of 0% APR. Benefits of 0% APR include saving on interest costs, the ability to afford bigger purchases, and greater ease while budgeting, according to 28%, 19%, and 17% of respondents, respectively.
Additionally, 42%, 28% and 25% of consumers view 0% APR offers as suitable for purchasing furniture or appliances, electronics, and everyday items, respectively. This highlights the growing inclination toward AFRM&#39;s solutions, poising it well for the future. The survey also highlighted that despite current macroeconomic concerns, 70% of Americans feel more confident in their ability to manage finances compared to the previous year.
In a recent Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Tech Conference, AFRM&#39;s CEO Max Levchin emphasized the company&#39;s evolution beyond its origin as a buy now, pay later solution to a broader payments company. Levchin also mentioned that Affirm aims to become a modern alternative to American Express Company&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>) with a &quot;pro-consumer attitude.&quot; Affirm aims to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance employee productivity rather than reduce jobs.
Leveraging its expanded network with more merchants, customers and enhanced offerings should aid AFRM in achieving its goal of being profitable for the first time in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. AFRM also raised its outlook for fiscal 2025 GMV to be more than $33.5 billion, highlighting confidence in its prospects.
<h2>AFRM&#39;s Zacks Rank and Price Performance</h2>
Affirm currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). In the past six months, shares of Affirm have gained 24.9% compared with 0.5% growth of the&nbsp;industry&nbsp;it belongs to.
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) has been steadily trimming its stake in Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), selling off $7.2 billion worth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40750695/warren-buffett-trims-bank-of-america-stake-analysts-speculate-why">of shares since mid-July.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Warren Buffet Has Been Trimming Stake In BAC</h2>
Following the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000095017024105263/xslF345X05/ownership.xml">sale</a> of 5.8 million shares for $228.7 million at an average price of $39.45 on Friday, Monday and Tuesday, Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Bank of America has decreased to approximately 11% of the company's total shares. Despite this reduction, Berkshire remains BAC's largest shareholder and trails behind Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) in Berkshire&#8217;s top holdings.
Despite this aggressive selling spree, which has stretched over 12 consecutive sessions, Bank of America stock has only dipped about 1% since July. Year-to-date, however, the stock has gained 16.7%, slightly outperforming the S&amp;P 500.
While some investors may see Buffett's move as a red flag, others might interpret the pullback as a buying opportunity. After all, Bank of America's fundamentals remain strong, and CEO Brian Moynihan seems unbothered by the Oracle of Omaha's recent sales.
At a recent conference, Moynihan reiterated his admiration for Buffett's savvy 2011 investment, which helped shore up the bank during a time of crisis. 
"He's been a great investor for our company and stabilized it when we needed it," Moynihan said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Technicals: Bearish Now, Bullish Signs Emerging?</h2>
Currently, Bank of America's technicals are flashing mixed signals. The stock is trading at $39.06, below its five-day, 20-day and 50-day moving averages, signaling a bearish short-term outlook. 
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Specifically, the eight-day and the 20-day SMAs at $39.58, point to more potential selling pressure. The stock trading below the 50-day SMA of $40.18 further indicates medium-term bearishness.
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Meanwhile, the MACD at a negative 0.10 indicates bearish momentum, and the RSI of 45.08 suggests that BAC stock is neither overbought nor oversold.
However, long-term investors might see a glimmer of hope. With the stock price still above its 200-day moving average of $36.82, there&#8217;s a bullish case to be made for a potential rebound.
As Buffett continues to reduce his stake, the key question remains: Is Bank of America still a &#8220;great investment&#8221; stock, or is it time to move on?
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TradePulse&#8217;s latest Power Inflow alert indicated institutional volume is coming into American Express Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), signaling a shift from net selling to buying. This shift is a key indicator of rising investor confidence and the potential for an uptrend in AXP&#8217;s stock.
At 10:29 AM ET on September 11th, AXP registered a Power Inflow at a price of $244.12. Following this signal, the stock reached its high point at 4:00 EDT, climbing over 10 points ($254.39) during the day, translating to an approximate increase of 4.2%. This alert is crucial for investors relying on order flow analytics, suggesting the beginning of an uptrend and presenting a valuable opportunity for those anticipating higher prices. Observers are now closely monitoring AXP for sustained positive momentum, viewing this as a bullish sign.
Understanding Power Inflow:
A Power Inflow is identified by a surge in buy orders over sell orders, typically occurring within the first one or two hours after the market opens. This phenomenon is observed in ten to twenty stocks daily, reflecting the initial strategies and reactions of large institutional investors. Analyzing the size, timing, and price of these transactions helps signal shifts in market sentiment and potential price changes. For those interested in monitoring more stocks exhibiting Power Inflows, visiting the TradePulse website provides comprehensive insights and updates on daily occurrences.
Importance of Power Inflow:
Power Inflows are crucial as they offer early indications of potential uptrends, enabling traders to act even before the market fully adjusts. Such a change is commonly viewed as a sign of larger inflows than retail is capable of producing, indicating institutional interest and a short-term uptrend in the stock. Although not always marking the lowest point, stocks tend to rise following a Power Inflow. This makes these signals especially valuable for identifying strategic entry points and planning short-term investments, as they provide an opportunity to capitalize on upward momentum ahead of wider market recognition.
Strategic Actions Following a Power Inflow:
After detecting a Power Inflow, traders should view it as a potential entry buying point but also confirm the trend with TradePulse's additional indicators such as Momentum, Daily, and Large Deal flows to ensure its strength and viability. Prompt action, combined with strategic stop-loss settings, can maximize returns and minimize risks. This comprehensive approach allows traders to make more informed decisions, optimizing their trading strategies in alignment with real-time market dynamics.
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After Market Close UPDATE: The price at the time of the Power Inflow was $244.12. The returns on the High price ($254.39) and Close price ($254.39) after the Power Inflow were the same 4.2%. This is not always the case so it is important to have a trading plan that includes Profit Targets and Stop Losses that reflect your appetite for risk. 
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Tradepulse Power Inflow Alert: American Express Inc. Moves Up Over 4% After Alert For The Day

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards American Express (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AXP usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for American Express. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $261,890, and 2 are calls, amounting to $60,356.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $155.0 to $250.0 for American Express over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for American Express options trades today is 805.0 with a total volume of 2,274.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for American Express's big money trades within a strike price range of $155.0 to $250.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>American Express Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726062480_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<thead>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$247.50</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">232</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$5.05</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$247.50</td>
<td>$49.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">525</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$247.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">744</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>512</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">138</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">46</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Express</h3>
American Express is a global financial institution, operating in about 130 countries, that provides consumers and businesses charge and credit card payment products. The company also operates a highly profitable merchant payment network. Since 2018, it has operated in three segments: global consumer services, global commercial services, and global merchant and network services. In addition to payment products, the company's commercial business offers expense management tools, consulting services, and business loans.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with American Express, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is American Express Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 52,040, the AXP's price is down by -0.37%, now at $244.51. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About American Express</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $263.0.
<ul>
<li>In a cautious move, an analyst from B of A Securities downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $263. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for American Express, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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The recent rate cuts from the Federal Reserve are poised to create a ripple effect across the financial sector, particularly for dividend-paying stocks. In light of this, dividend-seeking investors might want to consider investing in companies like Visa (V), Mastercard Inc. (MA), and American Express (AXP), which not only have large cash reserves but have also proven resilient through various market conditions. Read on… With the recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, investors are eyeing opportunities in the financial sector, particularly those tied to dividend-paying stocks. In this context, stocks like Visa Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/V/">V</a>), Mastercard Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MA/">MA</a>), and American Express Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AXP/">AXP</a>) are worth considering. These companies have a history of consistent dividend payouts, positioning them as stable options for investors looking to capitalize on the rate cuts.
Traditionally, financial companies thrive in higher interest rate environments, as they can boost their interest income. However, rate cuts like the recent <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/18/fed-cuts-rates-september-2024-.html#:~:text=The%20Federal%20Open%20Market%20Committee%20chose%20to%20lower%20its%20key%20overnight%20borrowing%20rate%20by%20a%20half%20percentage%20point%2C%20or%2050%20basis%20points%2C%20amid%20signs%20that%20inflation%20was%20moderating%20and%20the%20labor%20market%20was%20weakening.">50 basis points drop</a> can still offer advantages for financial stocks, particularly those with solid dividend yields. Lower rates often give banks and financial institutions more liquidity, which supports lending activities and allows them to maintain or even raise their dividend payouts.
For investors, this could mean reliable income streams when other traditional sources of income, such as bonds, might not offer the same returns. Moreover, the financial services market is anticipated to reach $44.93 trillion by 2028, exhibiting a <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/financial-services-global-market-report">CAGR of 7.6%</a>, further strengthening the appeal of dividend-paying stocks in this space.
Given these favorable trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> stock picks, starting with number 3.
Stock #3: Visa Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/V/">V</a>)
V is a leading payment technology company that facilitates digital payments among consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners, and government entities. The company offers its products and services under Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink, VPAY, and PLUS brands.
On September 3, the company paid its shareholders a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common stock. With 15 years of consecutive dividend growth, V pays an annual dividend of $2.08, which translates to a yield of 0.73% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.68%. Moreover, its dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 17.6% over the past three years.
On July 9, V and HSBC Holdings plc (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/HSBC/">HSBC</a>) collaborated to develop Zing, HSBC's international payments app. With V's technological support solutions, Currencycloud and Tink, a single point of contact delivering a multi-currency wallet and multiple methods to top-up an account, was made possible in the Zing app.
V's net revenue for the third quarter (ended June 30, 2024) increased 9.6% year-over-year to $8.90 billion. Its operating income amounted to $5.94 billion, indicating an 18.2% growth from the prior year quarter. The company's non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/netincome.asp">net income</a> came in at $4.91 billion and $2.42 per share, up 9.1% and 12% year-over-year, respectively.
Analysts expect V's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending September 2024) to increase 10.1% year-over-year to $9.48 billion, while its EPS for the same period is expected to grow 10.6% from the prior year to $2.58. Moreover, it topped the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, which is excellent.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 17.7%, closing the last trading session at $284.77.
V's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
V has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, and Quality. It is ranked #14 out of 46 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/V/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for V (Growth, Value, and Sentiment).
Stock #2: American Express Company (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AXP/">AXP</a>)
AXP operates as a global integrated payments company that provides customers access to products, insights, and experiences that build a business. The company operates through four segments: U.S. Consumer Services; Commercial Services; International Card Services; and Global Merchant &amp; Network Services. 
On August 14, AXP announced plans to open a new Centurion&#xAE; Lounge at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The lounge will be 16,000 square feet, and premium amenities will be available to its Card Members.
On August 9, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share. AXP pays an annual dividend of $2.80, which translates to a yield of 1.04% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 1.22%. Also, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 14.8% over the past three years.
During the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, AXP's total revenues net of interest expense increased 8.5% year-over-year to $16.33 billion, primarily driven by higher net interest income, increased Card member spending, and strong card fees. In addition, its net income amounted to $3.02 billion and $4.15 per share, reflecting an increase of 38.7% and 43.6% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects AXP's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 8.7% year-over-year to $17.17 billion. Moreover, its EPS estimate of $2.98 for the same period indicates a 13.6% year-over-year growth. In addition, it surpassed the EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
The stock has gained 71.1% over the past year and 48.9% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $268.99.
AXP's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Within the same industry, it is ranked #10. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/AXP/">Click here</a> to see the other AXP ratings for Growth, Value, and Quality.
Stock #1: Mastercard Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MA/">MA</a>)
MA is a technology company that provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services worldwide. It allows users to make payments by creating a range of payment solutions and services using its brands, MasterCard; Maestro; and Cirrus, through electronic forms of payment.
On September 16, buoyed by strong financial performance, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share, payable on November 8, to the shareholders of record on October 9, 2024.
MA pays an annual dividend of $2.64, which translates to a yield of 0.54% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.53%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at an impressive CAGR of 15.5% over the past five years.
For the second quarter of 2024, which ended on June 30, MA's net revenues increased 11% year-over-year to $6.96 billion. Its operating income rose 10.4% from the year-ago value to $4.04 billion. The company's non-GAAP net income stood at $3.34 billion, up 21.8% year-over-year, while its adjusted earnings per share amounted to $3.59, representing an increase of 24.2% from the last year.
The consensus revenue estimate of $7.26 billion for the fiscal third quarter (ending September 2024) represents an 11.1% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $3.73 for the same quarter indicates a 10.1% improvement year-over-year. The company has an excellent surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
MA shares have surged 20% over the past year and 17.5% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $492.74.
It's no surprise that MA has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has a B grade for Momentum, Stability, and Quality. Out of 46 stocks in the Consumer Financial Services industry, MA is ranked #8.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated MA for Growth, Value, and Sentiment. Get all MA ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MA/">here</a>.
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워런 버핏이 이끄는 버크셔 해서웨이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)는 토요일 투자 이익 감소가 영업 이익 증가를 상쇄하는 것보다 많아 전년 동기 대비 감소한 2분기 순이익을 발표했다. 이 회사의 거대 기술 기업인 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38630421/warren-buffett-confidence-in-apple-wanes-berkshire-cuts-stake-by-18-amid-tech-giants-troubles" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">지분 매각</a>은 계속되었다.
버크셔의 2분기 핵심 지표: 2분기 순이익은 359억 1천만 달러에서 303억 5천만 달러로 전년 동기 대비 15.50% 감소했다. 자사의 포트폴리오 기업들이 창출한 소득을 나타내는 영업 이익은 15.48% 증가한 116억 달러를 기록했다. 반면, 자사의 투자 포트폴리오 이익은 27.52% 감소한 187억 5천만 달러를 기록했다.
이번 투자이익 감소는 불안한 시장 여건 속에서 발생했다. S&amp;P 500을 광범위한 시장 성과에 대한 지표로 삼았을 때, 주식 시장은 2분기에 3.92% 상승했다. 해당 분기 지수는 각각 5,523.64와 4,953.56의 최고치와 최저치 사이를 오갔다.
미국 10년 만기 국채 수익률은 4.188~4.638% 사이를 오가며 4%대를 유지했다.
클래스 A 주당 순이익은 2023년 2분기 24,775달러에서 2024년 2분기 21,122달러로 감소했다.
영업 이익 – 부문별 분석: 보험 및 보험 투자 이익은 각각 81.5%, 40.1% 증가한 22억 6천만 달러와 33억 2천만 달러를 기록했다.
화물 및 철도 운영업체인 BNSF의 영업 이익은 12억 3천만 달러로 소폭 감소했다. 버크셔 해서웨이 에너지 컴퍼니(Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company)의 이익과 기타 사업 부문의 영업 이익 기여도는 각각 16.6%, 3.51% 감소한 6억 5,500만 달러와 33억 8,000만 달러를 기록했다.
투자 보유: 주요 포트폴리오 보유에 관한 공개에 따르면 버크셔는 12월 분기 말에 핵심 보유를 전체 지분의 79%에서 72%로 줄였다. 이 회사 지분 투자의 적정 가치는 1분기 말 3,359억 달러에 비해 2,849억 달러였습니다.
5개 핵심 보유 지분의 총 적정 가치와 1분기 대비 지분 변화는 다음과 같다:
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<td>2분기말</td>
<td>1분기말</td>
<td>변동 (%)</td>
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<td>애플</td>
<td>842억달러</td>
<td>1,354억달러</td>
<td>-37.8%</td>
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<td>뱅크 오브 아메리카 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>411억달러</td>
<td>392억달러</td>
<td>4.9%</td>
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<td>아메리칸 익스프레스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)</td>
<td>351억달러</td>
<td>345억달러</td>
<td>1.7%</td>
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<td>코카콜라(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>)</td>
<td>255억달러</td>
<td>245억달러</td>
<td>4.1%</td>
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<td>쉐브론 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</td>
<td>186억달러</td>
<td>194억달러</td>
<td>-4.1%</td>
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버크셔는 1분기부터 애플 지분을 축소하기 시작했고 버핏은 연례 주주총회에서 애플이 계속해서 최대 지분을 차지할 것이라고 말했다. 그는 이러한 지분 축소는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38630421/warren-buffett-confidence-in-apple-wanes-berkshire-cuts-stake-by-18-amid-tech-giants-troubles" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">불확실한 경제 상황에서 현금을 조달하고 연방세를 충당하기 위한 것</a>이라고 말했다.
확정금리부증권, 또는 채권에 대한 투자의 적정 가치는 3월 분기 말 172억 달러에서 166억 달러로 소폭 하락했다.
현금 증가: 버크셔의 현금 및 현금 등가물은 1분기 말 약 1,890억 달러에서 2분기 말 2,769억 4천만 달러로 급증했다.
NYSE에 상장된 버크셔 클래스 A 주식은 S&amp;P 500 지수를 추적하는 상장지수펀드인 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)의 12.83% 상승에 비해 올해 초부터 현재까지 18.21% 상승했다.<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">벤징가 프로 데이터</a>에 따르면 금요일은 0.86% 하락한 641,435달러에 종료되었다.
다음 글: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/40030472/warren-buffetts-berkshire-trims-position-in-its-second-biggest-stock-holding-by-3-2b-this-month-">워렌 버핏의 버크셔, 이달 두 번째로 큰 주식 보유 자산에 대한 지분을 32억 달러로 줄여, 투자자에게 미치는 영향은?</a></li>
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S&amp;P 500과 같은 광범위한 주식 시장 지수는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39566020/s-p-500-ends-first-half-shy-of-all-time-highs-here-are-the-leaders-and-laggards-and-5-stocks-tha" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">2024년 상반기</a>에 사상 최고치를 기록했다.
다우존스 산업평균지수도 사상 최고치를 경신했지만, 올해 상반기에는 수익률이 더 낮았다. 다우존스 산업평균지수에서 가장 큰 상승세를 보인 종목과 부진 종목을 살펴보겠다.
어떤 일이 (What Happened): <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">다우존스 산업평균지수</a>는 1896년 찰스 다우에 의해 창안되었으며 전체 주식 시장 건전성에 대한 가장 오래되고 가장 많이 추종되는 주가 지수 중 하나dl다. 다우존스 산업평균지수는 2024년 5월에 40,000이 넘는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38902451/wall-street-jumps-back-to-record-highs-dow-hits-40-000-as-inflation-fears-recede-meme-stock-fren">역대 최고치</a>를 기록했다.
다우존스 산업평균지수는 가격 가중 기준으로 30개 주식으로 구성된다. 이 지수를 추적하는 다우존스 산업평균지수 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)는 가장 많이 투자되고 팔로우되는 ETF 중 하나이다.
2024년 상반기 다우존스 구성종목 중 18개 종목이 상승했고, 상반기에는 12개 종목이 하락했다.
2024년 상반기 상위 5개 상승주는 다음과 같다:
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<li>월마트 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): 28.9% 상승</li>
<li>아마존닷컴 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 27.2% 상승</li>
<li>아메리칸 익스프레스 컴퍼니 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>): 23.6% 상승</li>
<li>마이크로소프트 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 18.9% 상승</li>
<li>JP모건 체이스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): 18.9% 상승</li>
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2024년 상반기 상위 5개 하락주는 다음과 같다:
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<li>인텔 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): 38.4% 하락</li>
<li>나이키 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): 30.6% 하락</li>
<li>보잉 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): 30.2% 하락</li>
<li>맥도날드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): 14.1% 하락</li>
<li>존슨앤드존슨 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): 6.8% 하락</li>
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또한 읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/%ec%9b%94%ea%b7%b8%eb%a6%b0%ec%8a%a4-%ec%9e%ac%ec%a0%95-%ec%96%b4%eb%a0%a4%ec%9b%80%ec%97%90-%eb%82%98%ec%8a%a4%eb%8b%a5-100-%ec%a0%9c%ec%99%b8-%ec%9c%84%ea%b8%b0-%ec%a7%81%eb%a9%b4-%ec%8a%88/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">월그린스, 재정 어려움에 나스닥 100 제외 위기 직면: 슈퍼 마이크로가 대체 후보로 지목</a>
중요한 이유 (Why It&#8217;s Important): 다우존스 산업평균지수 중 10개 종목은 올해 상반기에 두 자릿수 상승률을 보였다.
골드만삭스 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), 머크(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), 월트 디즈니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), 프록터 앤드 갬블(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) 및 캐터필러(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>)도 각각 두 자릿수 상승세로 연도를 시작했다.
마이크로소프트는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36455419/5-biggest-winners-5-biggest-losers-from-dow-jones-industrial-average-in-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">세 번째로 실적이 좋은</a> 다우존스 주식으로 2023년을 마감했으며, 올해도 그만큼의 성과를 내고 있다.
인텔은 2023년에는 최고 실적 기업 중 하나로 선정되었지만 2024년에는 하락했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/05/39011237/exclusive-nvidia-dow-jones-inclusion-a-matter-of-when-will-it-replace-intel" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">여러 전문가들</a>은 이 주식을 반도체 선두 기업인 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)에 자리를 내어줄 잠재적인 주식으로 언급했다.
다우존스 산업평균지수는 2023년에 총 14% 이상 상승했다. 이 지수는 2024년 현재까지 연초 대비 3.8% 상승했다.
2023년과 2024년 상반기 모두 상승세가 긍정적이지만, 이 지수는 S&amp;P 500과 같은 다른 주요 주식 시장 지수에 비해 뒤처져 있다. S&amp;P 500은 2023년에 24.2% 상승했고 2024년 초까지 14.5% 상승했다.
다우존스 산업평균지수의 성과도 2023년과 2024년 상반기 매그니피센트 7 주식의 성과에 가려졌다.
매그니피센트 7은 알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), 아마존닷컴, 애플, 메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), 마이크로소프트, 엔비디아 및 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)로 구성된다.
이들 주식을 추적하는 Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>)는 2024년 상반기에 32% 이상 상승하여 다우존스 산업평균지수와 S&amp;P 500 지수를 모두 능가했다.
다우존스 산업평균지수와 기타 주식 시장 지수는 2<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/23/12/36416440/why-buy-stocks-in-a-presidential-election-year-history-has-a-crazy-stat-for-you" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024년 대통령 선거</a>를 면밀히 모니터링할 수 있으며, 이로 인해 새해에도 지난 몇 년간처럼 상승세를 보일 수 있다. 다우존스 산업평균지수는 가장 최근 3개 대선 연도인 2020년 7.3%, 2016년 13.4%, 2012년 7.3% 상승했다. 지난 16번의 대선 연도의 이 지수 평균 수익률은 +5.4%다.
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토요일 미국 증권거래위원회(SEC)에 제출한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38629833/berkshire-hathaways-q1-operating-earnings-surged-39-heres-why">1분기 10-Q 보고서</a>에 따르면 워런 버핏의 버크셔 해서웨이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)는 핵심 보유 자산인 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)에서 포지션을 줄였다.
주식 투자 축소: 버크셔의 주식 투자는 2023년 1분기에 3,538.4억 달러에서 2024년 1분기에 3,358.6억 달러로 감소했다. 섹터별로는 이 기업은 상업, 산업과 기타 주식에 대한 지분을 늘리고, 은행, 보험 및 금융 그리고 소비재에 대한 노출을 감소시켰다.
버핏이 지분을 가진 주요 5개의 주식 중 애플, 뱅크 오브 아메리카(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), 아메리칸 익스프레스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), 코카콜라(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) 및 쉐브론(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)의 지분은 지난해 동기의 79%에서 감소한 75%로 알려졌다.
지난해 동기 대비 비교
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<td>지분 (1분기 &#8217;24)</td>
<td>지분 (1분기 &#8217;23)</td>
<td>변동</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>애플</td>
<td>1,354억달러</td>
<td>1,743억달러</td>
<td>(-22.32%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>뱅크 오브 아메리카</td>
<td>392억달러</td>
<td>348억달러</td>
<td>+12.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>아메리칸 익스프레스</td>
<td>345억달러</td>
<td>284억달러</td>
<td>+21.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>코카콜라</td>
<td>245억달러</td>
<td>236억달러</td>
<td>+3.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>체브론</td>
<td>194억달러</td>
<td>188억달러</td>
<td>+3.19%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
참고 자료: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-invest-in-startups">스타트업에 투자하는 방법</a>
애플 지분 계산: 올해 애플 주가는 연초 대비 4.63%, 1분기에는 10.82% 하락하며 저조한 실적을 기록했다. 이러한 하락세는 주요 중국 시장과 다른 지역에서 아이폰의 보급이 둔화되면서 이 회사의 펀더멘털이 악화될 것이라는 우려 속에 나온 것이다.
애플은 3월 분기에 소폭의 기대치를 충족했지만 전년도에 비해 매출과 이익이 감소했다고 보고했다. 이 회사는 우려만큼 나쁘지 않은 6월 분기 전망을 발표했다. 하지만 이 회사가 제품 개선에 적극적으로 나서지 않았기 때문에 투자자들은 여전히 ​​회의적이다. 분석가들은 올해 말 AI 지원 아이폰 16 출시와 이 회사의 늦은 AI 분야 진출로 반등에 대한 희망을 걸었다.
버핏이 1분기에 애플에 135.4달러에 대한 지분을 가지고 있음으로부터, 기업은 1분기 말에 7억 4,465만주의 주식을 보유하고 있다는 것을 시사했다. 이 데이터는 애플의 1분기 평균 주가 181.83달러에 기초해 계산됐다. 이는 4분기 말에 갖고 있던 9억 487만주의 주식보다 17.71% 감소한 수치이다.
버크셔가 보유하고 있는 정확한 애플 주식 수는 이 회사가 SEC에 1분기 13F 보고서를 제출할 때 알려질 것이다.
이는 이 회사가 2분기 연속 애플 지분을 삭감한 것을 의미한다. 4분기에 이 회사는 애플 지분을 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/37151071/warren-buffetts-apple-appetite-waning-berkshire-trims-top-holding-ditches-big-homebuilder-bulks-">1,000만 주</a>만큼 줄였다.
버핏의 설명: 버핏은 연례 주주총회에서 애플의 비즈니스 경제학에 대한 그의 견해에 변화가 있었는지, 또는 그의 투자가치에 대한 이 회사의 매력에 변화가 있었는지를 물을 때, 버핏은 그렇지 않다고 답변했다.
"찰리 [멍거]와 나는 보통주나 유가증권을 사업으로 보았다. 그래서 우리가 데어리 퀸(Dairy Queen)을 소유하거나 무엇을 소유하더라도 그것을 사업으로 본다"고 그가 말했다.
&#8220;시장에서 특정 기업을 매수할 수 있다면 훌륭하겠지만, 사실 실제로는 그렇게 되지 않는다.&#8221;
버핏은 시장을 예측하는 것이나 주식을 선택하는 것은 하지 않는다고 밝혔다. 그는 이에 대해 벤저민 그레이엄(Benjamin Graham)의 &#8220;현명한 투자자(Intelligent Investor)&#8221;라는 책을 언급했는데, 그 책에는 &#8220;만약 당신이 주식을 기업으로 본다면, 시장은 당신에게 뭔가 알려주려고 있는 것이 아니라, 당신에게 봉사해주려고 존재한다&#8221;라는 말을 한다.
이는 차트를 작성하고 사람들이 이동 평균에 관해 이야기하는 것을 듣는 것보다 낫다고 그가 말했다.
버핏은 회사의 자본에 따라 접근 방식이 발전했지만 근본적인 원칙은 동일하다고 언급했다.
따라서 이 투자 전문가는 이것이 버크셔가 여전히 애플을 소유하고 있는 이유라고 밝혔다.
"특별한 일이 발생하지 않는 한 우리는 그렉 [아벨](Greg [Abel])이 이 자리를 맡을 때 애플, 아메리칸 익스프레스 및 코카콜라를 보유할 것&#8221;이라고 그가 말했다.
&#8220;자본 배분 전략을 실제로 바꾸는 극적인 일이 발생하지 않는 한 우리는 결국 애플을 최대 투자 대상으로 삼을 것이다.&#8221;
현재 상황에서 버핏은 주식 시장에서 이용할 수 있는 대안을 고려하여 현금 포지션을 구축하는 것을 꺼리지 않을 것이라고 말했다.
금요일 애플 종가는 183.38달러로 전일 대비 5.98% 상승했다. 이에 따라 애플의 주가는 183.38달러에 도달했다. <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga</a> Pro 데이터에 따르면 버핏의 버크셔의 클래스 A 주식은 603,000달러로 0.56% 하락했다.
다음 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38615551/warren-buffetts-berkshire-to-rake-in-226m-passively-in-a-jiffy-thanks-to-its-core-holding-apple" target="_blank" rel="noopener">워렌 버핏의 버크셔는 핵심 보유 애플 덕분에 순식간에 2억 2600만 달러를 벌게 된다</a>
사진: 셔터스톡

버크셔 해서웨이(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)는 토요일 보험 사업, 인수 및 투자 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">수입</a> 모두에서의 강세에 힘입어 <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240504932623/en/Berkshire-Hathaway-Inc.-First-Quarter-2024-Earnings-Release" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1분기</a> 영업 이익이 견고한 증가를 기록했다.
오마하에 본사를 둔 이 회사의 분기별 영업이익은 112억 2천만 달러로 전년 동기 80억 6천 5백만 달러보다 39% 이상 증가했다.
분기 말에 이 회사는 총 공정 가치의 약 75%가 <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/qtrly/1stqtr24.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">5개 회사</a>에 집중되었다고 밝혔다.
<ul>
<li>아메리칸 익스프레스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) &#8211; 345억 달러</li>
<li>애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) &#8211; 1,354억 달러</li>
<li>뱅크 오브 아메리카(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) &#8211; 392억 달러</li>
<li>코카콜라(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): &#8211; 245억 달러</li>
<li>쉐브론(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) &#8211; 194억 달러</li>
</ul>
3월 말 기준 이 회사의 현금 및 등가물은 288억 9,100만 달러이다.
1분기 순이익 상세 설명: 2024년 1분기에는 총 투자 손실이 약 97억 달러에 달했고, 2023년 같은 기간에는 이익이 약 234억 달러에 달했다.
이러한 손익은 주로 주식 증권 투자의 미실현 이익 변동으로 인해 발생했다.
또한, 투자 판매로 인한 세후 실현 이익은 검토 대상 분기에 112억 달러로 전년 동기의 17억 달러와 비교된다.
버크셔 주주에게 귀속되는 순이익은 지난해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">355.04</a>억 달러 대비 127.02억 달러로 감소했다.
부문별 분석: 검토 중인 분기에 보험 인수는 전년 동기 대비 9억 1,100만 달러에 비해 25억 9천만 달러의 수익을 창출했다.
보험 투자 수입에서의 이익은 지난해 같은 기간보다 25.98억 달러로, 전년도 19.69억 달러에 비해 증가했다.
버크셔 해서웨이 에너지(Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company)의 1분기 이익은 7억 1,700만 달러로, 지난해 4억 1,600만 달러 대비 증가했다.
다른 계열 기업들의 1분기 수익은 총 30억 8,800만 달러로 2023년 1분기의 30억 6,500만 달러보다 높았다.
2024년 1분기 동안 클래스 A 및 클래스 B 보통주 매입에 약 26억 달러가 사용되었다.
3월 31일 기준 클래스 A 주식이 1,437,251주였다.  발행되었습니다. 보험 여유액(보험 계약에 따라 우리가 가정하는 순 부채)은 약 1,680억 달러였다.
93세의 워렌 버핏은 세계에서 가장 유명한 기본(fundamental) 투자자 중 한 명이다. &#8220;오마하의 오라클(현인)&#8221;로 알려진 그의 실시간 순자산은 1,317억 달러이다.
주가 움직임: 지난 금요일 BRK/B 주식은 0.07% 상승하여 400.87달러에 마감했으며, 시간외 거래에서 0.26% 상승했다.
다음 글: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/05/38596577/warren-buffetts-annual-secret-ber[%E2%80%A6]hathaway-movie-to-be-shown-publicly-for-first-time-could-thi">워렌 버핏의 버크셔 해서웨이 연례 비밀 영화, 첫 공개되는 이유는?</a>
사진: 셔터스톡

Movers

버크셔 해서웨이의 1분기 영업 이익 39% 증가

금요일 아침 미국 주식 선물이 하락세를 보이면서 오늘 투자자의 관심을 끌 수 있는 주식은 다음과 같다:
Benzinga Pro의 데이터에 따르면 월스트리트는 프록터 앤드 갬블(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pg" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for PG">PG</a>)이 금요일 시장 개장 전에 분기별 이익을 주당 1.41달러, 매출 204억 1천만 달러로 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 프록터 앤드 갬블의 주가는 시간 외 거래에서 0.22% 하락한 156.95달러에 거래되었다.
인튜이티브 서지컬(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/isrg" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for ISRG">ISRG</a>)는 목요일에 1분기에 예상보다 나은 결과를 보고했다. 인튜이티브 서지컬 주가는 시간 외 거래에서 3.48% 상승한 385.60달러에 거래되었다.
분석가들은 아메리칸 익스프레스 컴퍼니(아멕스)(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/axp" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for AXP">AXP</a>)가 157억 9천만 달러의 분기 매출과 이익을 주당 2.95달러로 기록할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 이 회사는 시장 개장 전에 실적을 발표할 예정이다. 아메리칸 익스프레스 주가는 시간외 거래에서 1.66% 하락한 213.88달러에 거래되었다.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">여기에서 개장 전 시황 개요를 확인하세요</a>
넷플릭스(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nflx" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for NFLX">NFLX</a>)가 1분기에 긍정적인 dl익과 매출 결과를 발표했다. 이 회사는 1분기 유료 순신규 가입자가 933만명을 추가해 총 2억 6,960만명을 기록했다.
넷플릭스는 더 이상 순 유료 가입자 증가에 대한 지침을 제공하지 않으며, 2025회계연도 1분기부터 분기별 멤버십 수치와 회원당 평균 수익 보고를 중단할 것이라고 밝혔다. 분석가들은 이 것이 약세 요인이었다고 했다. 넷플릭스 주가는 시간 외 거래에서 4.85% 하락한 581.49달러에 거래되었다.
분석가들은 슐룸버거(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/slb" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for SLB">SLB</a>)가 개장 전에 86억 9천만 달러의 매출과 주당 75센트의 분기 이익을 기록할 것으로 예상한다. SLB 주가는 시간 외 거래에서 1.24% 하락한 $50.31달러에 거래되었다.
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38285336/how-to-earn-500-a-month-from-intel-stock-ahead-of-q1-earnings">1분기 실적에 앞서 인텔 주식으로 한 달에 500달러를 버는 방법</a>

Pre-Market Outlook

ISRG

넷플릭스, 프록터 앤드 갬블과 함께 금요일 주목해야 할 3가지 주식

소비자들이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/credit-cards">신용카드 청구서를</a> 지불하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다.
현황 (What Happened): 필라델피아 연방준비은행(연준)의 최근 보고서에 따르면, 2023년 4분기 기준 신용카드 연체율이 사상 최고치에 도달했다.
이 기관은 2012년부터 신용카드 관련 데이터를 분석해 왔다. 그 이후 지난해 4분기는 신용카드 회사들에게는 최악의 결과를 가져왔다.
거의 3.5%의 신용 카드 사용자가 만기일로부터 30일이 지나도 잔액을 지불하지 않았으며, 60일 이상 및 90일 이상 범주에서도 기록적이었다.
일부 사용자들의 경우, 잔액이 걱정스러운 수치에 도달했다. 적어도 10%의 차입자들은 5,200달러 이상의 계좌 잔액을 가지고 있으며, 25%는 2,000달러 이상의 잔액을 가지고 있다.
참조: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-credit-cards-for-cash-back">2024년 4월 최고의 캐시백 신용카드 상위 10개</a>
중요도 (Why It Matters): 신용카드 이용자들 중 하위 25%의 신용점수가 악화되고 있다. 이에 대응해 신용카드 발급사들은 새로나온 카드의 한도를 낮추고 있다.
2023년 내내 신용카드 새로 발급한 카드의 중위 한도는 3,368달러에서 3,000달러로 떨어졌다.
필라델피아 연은은 카드 사용자들 사이의 스트레스가 결제 행동으로 변화되었다고 밝혔다. 최소 결제액 회수의 비중이 0.34% 상승하여 기록된 데이터 중 새로운 최고치에 이르렀다.
2023년 4분기 신용카드 잔액도 명목상 최고치에 달했지만, 인플레이션 조정을 고려하면 2019년 4분기보다 낮은 수치로 유지되었다. 보통 신용카드 잔액은 연말에 휴가 구매 및 기타 지출로 인해 증가한다.
필라델피아 연은의 이번 보고서는 신용 카드 시장의 최신 동향과 일치한다. 신용카드 회사들이 수수료 구조에 대한 주요 변경 사항을 발표하면서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38149540">대부분의 인구가 보다 엄격한 신용 카드 환경에 대비 중</a>이라는 사실도 재차 확인됐다.
지난주에는 마스터카드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38090169/mastercard-set-to-increase-credit-card-fees-adding-millions-in-costs-for-retailers-after-visa-settle">신용카드 요금을 인상한다고 발표했다</a>. 이는 비자(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>)와 함께 미국 상인들과의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37939460/visa-and-mastercard-settle-historic-antitrust-suit-with-us-merchants-whats-on-the-cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">과징금</a>에 따른 손실 보상을 위한 노력의 일환이다.
연체율 상승에 가장 큰 영향을 받을 가능성이 높은 것은 바로 신용카드 발급사들이다.
머니긱(MoneyGeek)에서 <a href="https://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/analysis/largest-credit-card-issuers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인용한</a> 닐슨(Nilson) 보고서에 따르면 JP모건 체이스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)는 거의 1억 5천만 명에 달하는 카드 소지자 수를 보유한 최대 발행사이다.
그 뒤로는 캐피털 원 파이낸셜 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>), 씨티그룹 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), 디스커버 파이낸셜 서비스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), 뱅크 오브 아메리카 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) 및 아메리칸 익스프레스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>)가 뒤를 따른다.
지난 2월에는 캐피털 원이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/02/37218624/why-capital-one-discover-merger-is-a-threat-to-visa-mastercard-creation-of-new-cred">디스커버를 350억 달러에 인수하기로 하는 것을 발표했다</a>. 만약 이 합의가 이루어진다면, 이 합병된 기업은 1억 7천만명의 카드 소지자를 보유한 국내 최대의 신용카드 회사가 될 것이다.
이번 주 초, 미 상원 원내대표인 척 슈머 (Chuck Schumer)는 이번 합병에 대한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/02/37230472/democrats-slam-capital-one-discover-merger-this-wall-street-deal-is-dangerous-and-will-harm-working">다른 민주당 의원들의 발언을 반복해 이번 합병이 일반 사용자들에게 미칠 영향에 대해 우려를 표했다</a>.
&#8220;신용카드 시장에서 경쟁력이 줄어들면 카드 소유자에게는 더 높은 이자율, 더 높은 수수료, 더 높은 벌금 및 그 이상이 의미될 수 있다&#8221;고 슈머가 말했다.
iShares US Financial Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>)는 JP모건 체이스, 마스터카드, 비자, 뱅크 오브 어메리카, 웰스 파고 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)를 포함한 신용카드 기업들과 발급사들에 대한 가장 큰 노출을 지닌 ETF 중 하나다.
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)는 동일한 기업에 대한 노출이 큰 비슷한 포트폴리오를 가지고 있다.
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