Monday’s Market Action Close 23.32
+ 1.25
Volume 20,572,400/shrs
There is a Bullish Engulfing Candle on July 6, and two Gaps open up between Apr 9 and 24, 2009 at 16.08/22.63 and the near term resistance is 25.67, support at 23.33, and the 50 day (EMA) exponential moving average is 23.24. This is American Express Company (AXP): The Company is one of the world's largest travel agencies, but it is better known for its charge cards and revolving credit cards. And yes, the company still issues traveler's checks and publishes such magazines as Food & Wine and Travel & Leisure through its American Express Publishing unit. Its travel agency operations have more than 2,200 locations worldwide and its Travelers Cheque Group is the world's largest issuer of traveler's checks (it also issues gift cards). But the company's charge and credit cards are its bread and butter; American Express has more than 92 million cards in circulation worldwide. Competitive Landscape Demand is driven by consumer income and demographics. The profitability of individual companies depends on the correct assessment of repayment likelihood and effective collections activities. Large companies have an advantage in using computers to serve large portfolios of mortgage and credit card loans, and also have access to cheaper sources of funds, but small companies can compete effectively in the cash lending or sales finance segments, where personal contact is more important. Consumer Finance Industry Forecast The output of US credit cards and finance companies, which includes consumer finance, is forecast to grow at an annual compounded rate of 1% between 2008 and 2013. Data Sourced: December 2008 American Express Company (HQ) Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer: Kenneth I. Chenault World Financial Center 200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10285 United States Phone: 212-640-2000 Fax: 212-619-9230
http://www.americanexpress.com
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