American Express Cuts 3,500 Jobs Despite Profit Jump

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The American Express job cuts announced on Friday will eliminate about 3,500 positions, or roughly 5% of the company’s global workforce, even as the card giant reported sharply higher profits and raised its full-year earnings forecast. Chief Executive Stephen Squeri disclosed the plan on the company’s third-quarter earnings call, saying the restructuring is designed to … Read more