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We recently published a list of 10 Jim Cramer Stocks to Watch Amid Trump Tariff Wars. In this article, we are going to take a look at where American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses.
Jim Cramer in a latest program on CNBC talked about the latest signs of de-escalation in trade wars between the US and China and told investors that even bear market rallies could be a positive sign. Cramer, however, believes the US government has yet to give any clarity on its policies on China.
“There’s a great misunderstanding about how real recoveries get started. They always start as bear market rallies, for heaven’s sake. They’re rarely based on hard facts. When you get this kind of rally, it doesn’t happen because someone gave you the green light to start buying. You don’t get a statement from the president that the trade war is over and everything’s back to normal.”
In addition to positive reports on the US-China tariff front, Cramer also mentioned the latest reports on President Trump’s stance on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying that the possibility of Trump firing the central bank chief seems to be “off the table.”
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American Express Co (NYSE:AXP)
Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 62
A caller recently asked Jim Cramer whether she should hold and buy more American Express Co (NYSE:AXP). Here is what Cramer said:
“You do because Stephen Squeri (AXP CEO) is incredible. I think it’s one of the great franchises of all time, and I’ve studied its 150 years. I think these guys—this is one of America’s great companies.”
GreensKeeper Asset Management stated the following regarding American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) in its Q1 2025 investor letter:
“Our second largest contractor in the quarter was American Express Company (NYSE:AXP). AXP finished 2024 on a strong note, with earnings growing 23% for the year. While provisions for credit losses increased, reflecting a more cautious credit outlook, net write-off rates remained below historical averages, indicating strength in the underlying credit quality. AXP remains well-capitalized, and its affluent customer base is expected to fare better than the general economy in the coming months. However, the stock was not cheap, and we trimmed our position in Q1.”