American Express shares rose 5% after the first quarter ended but fell 15% in 2026, behind Visa and Mastercard. The article gives no business results showing a change in its prospects.
That comparison is about share prices and Berkshire's choices, not new facts about American Express's sales or profits. The story gives no details from the quarterly report, so it does not show a change in the company's business prospects.
Mastercard shares rose 26% after the first quarter ended and 11% in 2026. Those share moves are the story's comparison, not new information about Mastercard's business.
Visa shares rose 36% after the first quarter ended and 17% in 2026. Those share moves are the story's comparison, not new information about Visa's business.
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