News about American Express

American Express and Airbnb announced a partnership that brings more than 1 million Airbnb listings to Amex’s travel portal, letting cardholders earn rewards on bookings, though members cannot yet redeem points for Airbnb stays. Platinum cardholders can apply their $600 annual lodging credit to Airbnb Luxe stays and receive a new $250 statement credit on eligible Airbnb Experiences after a Luxe booking. Rewards vary by card: Platinum cardholders earn five times membership rewards on prepaid Airbnb bookings through Amex Travel, while Consumer Classic Green cardholders earn three times points on travel bookings made through third-party sites, including Airbnb. The move comes as competition among premium cards intensifies, after Amex raised the annual fee on its Platinum card to $895 last year.

The article highlights three stocks that have doubled their dividend payouts over five years: Eli Lilly, Tractor Supply and American Express. Eli Lilly's yield is about 0.6% versus the S&P 500 average of around 1.1%, its current $1.73 quarterly dividend is just over twice the $0.85 paid in 2021, and its payout ratio is about 22%. Tractor Supply yields up to 2.9%, and its stock is down 33% in 2026 amid tough economic conditions, though it posted $1 billion in profit over the past four quarters. Its $0.24 quarterly dividend is up 131% from the split-adjusted $0.104 paid in 2021, after a 5-for-1 split in 2024, with a payout ratio near 50%. American Express pays $0.95 per quarter, 121% above the $0.43 paid five years ago, with a payout ratio around 20%, and its shares are down 16% this year.