Strengthening US Economy Opens Wallets, Buoys Up AmEx
- 6 years ago
American Express Co reported a whopping 21% rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday.
A strengthening U.S. economy drew in more customers and encouraged higher credit card spending.
Reuters reports net income rose to $1.62 billion, or $1.84 per share, in the second quarter.
That's up from $1.34 billion, or $1.47 per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue, net of interest expense, climbed 9 percent to $10 billion.
A strengthening U.S. economy drew in more customers and encouraged higher credit card spending.
Reuters reports net income rose to $1.62 billion, or $1.84 per share, in the second quarter.
That's up from $1.34 billion, or $1.47 per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue, net of interest expense, climbed 9 percent to $10 billion.