American Express Co. profits increased 12% as well-heeled consumers spent more than analysts expected on their credit cards over the holidays, a tailwind the firm said it expects will continue.

American Express’ affluent cardholders got comfortable spending more freely again late last year, Chief Financial Officer Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC.

Analyst Vincent Caintic of BTIG maintained a Sell rating on American Express (AXP – Research Report), retaining the price target of

American Express . We delivered record revenues of $65.9 billion, up 10 percent on an FX-adjusted basis, record net income of $10.1 billion, an

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In addition to an earnings beat, American Express disclosed a 17% increase to its quarterly dividend. Here's what that means for the Dow Jones stock.

Under a nonprosecution agreement the company is to pay a $77.6 million fine and forfeit $60.7 million for the revenue that could have been owed from its Payroll Rewards and Premium Wire programs.

American Express has agreed to pay more than $138 million to resolve a wire fraud investigation related to its sales and marketing practices.

The Justice Department said the company misrepresented its credit card rewards and fees and made false claims about the tax benefits of its wire transfer products.

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