Despite worse than average default rates among its clients, American Express's more affluent customer base should be able to bounce back quicker than the rest of the public.

Credit defaults have lowered and will recover when consumers start spending more.

closed loop credit card system, captures gobs of cash.

Strong company and balance sheet. Has been undervalued and is on it's way back.

should do well in this recovery

While American Express has seen its share price beaten down this year, the company has a strong history of beating the analysts -- and improving July results point to brighter days for shareholders.

historical

Paid for itself this year

I’d play it with American Express (AXP), adds Joe Terranova. The inventory numbers tell me there’s stabilization and that’s good for consumers.

steady co

too risky

Love the company, but scared the stock is going to crater.

WHO KNOWS HOW BAD THIS DEPRESSION WILL GET= DEFAULTS

Too much exposure to deliquent credit, but could be a value play in the near future.

questionable

Personal

LOW YEILD

Hurting with domestic market and not much support from global standpoint.