- American Express Co AXP shared plans to hire 1,500 people for technology roles dispelling slowdown concerns as its peers slashed jobs and cut expenses.
- The new hires would fill roles like data scientist, software engineer, and others by the end of the year, Reuters reported.
- AmEx had already brought in 3,600 tech employees this year.
- AmEx bumped up its annual revenue forecast in July, boosted by a surge in spending on travel and entertainment.
- Contrastingly, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc GS said it would likely cut jobs soon.
- Robinhood Markets Inc HOOD and mortgage lenders, including loanDepot Inc LDI, also slashed their headcount.
- Price Action: AXP shares closed higher by 1.5% at $155.37 on Monday.
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