UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO), American Express Company (AXP): Three Stocks Leading the Dow’s Triple-Digit Charge

Third for the Dow today is American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), up 1.5%. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) was the Dow’s third-best stock last week, up 2.7%. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) has risen 33% this year as the economy has strengthened. Unlike competitors Visa and MasterCard, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) is not just a payment-processor. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) extends credit, so as consumers spend more and default less often on their credit cards, the company benefits doubly.

The article 3 Stocks Leading the Dow’s Triple-Digit Charge originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Dzombak.

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