BofA raised the firm’s price target on American Express (AXP) to $301 from $280 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm is raising its multiples across the pure-play card issuers following the election as investor optimism around regulatory relief, lower tax rates, and faster growth has improved sentiment across the sector, the analyst noted.
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