AmEx lifts 2024 profit forecast on robust spending by affluent customers
(Reuters) -Credit card giant American Express raised its full-year profit forecast on Friday, as its wealthy customers persisted in splurging on travel, dining and entertainment. The company also reported better-than-expected second-quarter profit, underscoring the benefit it has enjoyed by focusing on a premium customer base. AmEx’s affluent cardholders have somewhat insulated it from weakness in…
