American Express has been a staple in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio for over three decades.

AXP's resilient premium spending, strong earnings growth and expanding lifestyle ecosystem give it an edge over PYPL in digital payments.

American Express expands its sports commerce strategy with Fanatics through a co-branded card and rewards integration.

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, after six decades leading the conglomerate he transformed from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion empire.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continues to rely on three cornerstone holdings—Apple, American Express, and Coca‑Cola—as long‑term investments that embody his philosophy of “forever” stocks, according to The Motley Fool.  These companies combine strong balance sheets, durable competitive advantages, and consistent earnings power, making them central to Buffett's legacy and attractive to investors seeking stability.

Apple's economic moat, share buybacks, and customer loyalty make it appealing. Berkshire has exited Visa and Mastercard, but two key factors may explain why it's holding on to American Express.

American Express is expanding further into sports and loyalty with a new partnership that ties payments, rewards and fan engagement together. The company said Thursday (May 20) that it is partnering with Fanatics to launch a co-branded credit card, add sports-focused rewards options and deepen its presence across Fanatics' commerce and events ecosystem.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express and Main Street America today announced the recipients of the Amex Shop Small® Grants Program, awarding over $10 million in funding to over 500 small businesses across the country. Each recipient has received a $20,000 grant to help them grow, innovate, and support their local communities. The program was initially launched with a $5 million contribution to support 250 small businesses in honor of America's 250th anniversary. Through a Small Business.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express (NYSE: AXP) and global sports platform Fanatics today announced a strategic multifaceted partnership where American Express becomes the Official Payments Partner across select Fanatics online and retail locations worldwide and a presenting sponsor at Fanatics Fest, one of the world's premier sports fan festivals held annually in New York City. The new Fanatics American Express® Card1, designed to reward fandom in more unique ways than ever before, wil.

Fanatics is planning to launch its first credit card later this year on the American Express network, though the card will not be directly issued and managed by Amex. Fanatics' cardholders will directly earn FanCash, Fanatics' digital reward currency, which can be redeemed for apparel, tickets, trading cards, collectibles and other experiences.