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Amex Stock Drops After Company Joins List of Those Cutting Jobs

American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce, or 3,500 jobs, to prepare for AI and reduce expenses. The company's stock dropped after the announcement. This move is part of a larger trend of companies making significant job cuts. Amex reported third-quarter results earlier on Friday.

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  • ✓ American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce.
  • ✓ The job cuts amount to 3,500 jobs.
  • ✓ Amex is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter.
  • ✓ The company's stock dropped after the announcement.
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American Express confirmed plans to cut 5% of its workforce, with the company citing preparation for AI as a reason.

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  1. American Express Stock Drops After Job Cuts

    American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce, or 3,500 jobs, to prepare for AI and reduce expenses. The company's stock dropped after the announcement. This move is part of a larger trend of companies making significant job cuts. Amex reported third-quarter results earlier on Friday.

    Why it matters

    The job cuts are part of American Express's efforts to streamline operations and prepare for an increasingly AI-driven future. The company's CEO, Stephen Squeri, mentioned a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter. This move comes after other major companies announced significant layoffs.

    What is confirmed

    • American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce.
    • The job cuts amount to 3,500 jobs.
    • Amex is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter.
    • The company's stock dropped after the announcement.

    What to watch next

    • American Express's Q4 financial results
    • impact of AI on job cuts across industries
    • further company announcements on restructuring
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    3. CNBC — American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare for AI'
    4. WSJ — American Express to Cut 3,500 Jobs
    5. Bloomberg.com — Amex to Slash 5% of Headcount as CEO Seeks to Reduce Expenses
    6. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — American Express profit jumps as customers stick with the $895 Platinum Card
    7. WSJ — Amex Stock Drops After Company Joins List of Those Cutting Jobs
    8. www.cnbc.com — American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce to 'prepare ...
    9. finance.yahoo.com — American Express layoffs: Thousands of roles slashed in AI ...
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