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American Express Company reports news about a global payments and premium lifestyle brand that issues charge and credit card products, operates a merchant payment network, and serves consumers, small and mid-sized businesses, large corporations, and merchants. Company updates often cover earnings releases, Card Member spending and credit performance, dividend actions on common and preferred shares, investor presentations, and capital allocation.
American Express news also includes product and network developments tied to commercial cards, co-brand card programs, Membership experiences, merchant relationships, Resy dining initiatives, small-business education, and brand partnerships. These announcements reflect the company's model of combining payments, lending, merchant acceptance, rewards, and service experiences across its global network.
American Express (NYSE:AXP), Mercantile and the American Society of Interior Designers launched the ASID American Express Business Card, issued by Celtic Bank on the Amex Network. The card targets interior designers and small design firms with tools tailored to project-based cash flow and vendor management.
Features include flexible approval pathways with weekly autopay options, the Credit LimitShieldSM auto-payment threshold, support for building business credit profiles, competitive rewards on everyday spending, and access to Amex Offers, network benefits and insurance protections. The program runs on the American Express Agile Partner Platform and is expected to expand to additional professional verticals.
American Express (NYSE:AXP) and Main Street America announced Amex Shop Small Grants totaling over $10 million for more than 500 U.S. small businesses. Each business receives a $20,000 grant to support growth, innovation, and community impact.
The program expanded from an initial $5 million commitment plus an additional $5.1 million tied to Small Business Saturday transactions.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Fanatics announced a strategic partnership making Amex the Official Payments Partner at select Fanatics online and retail locations and presenting sponsor of Fanatics Fest NYC (July 16-19, 2026).
The new Fanatics American Express® Card, launching later in 2026 for U.S. sports fans, will earn FanCash, provide Fanatics ONE tier benefits and Amex Network perks. Within a year, Fanatics will also become the first sports Membership Rewards® transfer partner, allowing conversion of points into FanCash.
American Express (NYSE:AXP) launched two programs to help small businesses adopt AI: a global AI Upskilling for Small Business training program (English and Spanish) developed with Generation, and the Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships administered by Scholarship America offering up to $1,000 per eligible U.S. employee.
Scholarship applications are open through June 10, 2026; training runs on multiple dates with three role-based tracks: AI Generalist, Digital Marketing, and Digital Customer Success.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) declared a quarterly dividend on its 3.550% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series D of $9,072.22 per share (equivalent to $9.07222 per depositary share). The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record on June 1, 2026.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced that management will participate in two investor conferences: Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET and Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference on June 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Live audio webcasts and post-event audio replays will be available to the public via the American Express Investor Relations website.
James Beard Foundation (AXP) announced a multi-year partnership with American Express and Resy, beginning May 1, 2026, with presenting sponsorship of the 2026 James Beard Awards ceremonies June 13–15 in Chicago. The deal also backs Taste America, JBF Institute initiatives, and Platform at Pier 57.
The collaboration will offer American Express Card Members exclusive access, bespoke experiences, and year-round support for independent restaurants and JBF programming.
Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) expanded its co-brand relationship with Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) and will become the issuer of the MyLowe's Pro Rewards American Express® Card, effective April 30, 2026. The card can be used anywhere American Express (NYSE:AXP) is accepted and offers MyLowe's Pro rewards points and no annual fee.
Pro customers can apply in store or at Lowes.com/businesscredit; American Express remains the payment network. Points apply to qualifying purchases up to a $1.5M annual spend cap; full terms at Lowes.com/Terms.
American Express (NYSE:AXP) updated the American Express® Gold Card for its 60th anniversary with new and enhanced benefits while keeping the $325 annual fee unchanged. Key changes include 5X Membership Rewards on prepaid hotels via AmexTravel, complimentary Hertz Five Star status, and an updated $120 dining credit.
Limited-time anniversary offers run through mid-2026, including a one-time Uber One credit up to $96, a 20% Hilton Honors transfer bonus, and curated Amex Travel property offers across 250+ hotels.
American Express (NYSE: AXP) reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results and is hosting an investor conference call today.
The earnings release and supplemental financial data are available on the company’s investor relations website. A live audio webcast and presentation slides will stream at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a replay posted afterward.