Business
Executives: Kenneth Chenault will be first black to control one of the country’s largest firms.
Feb. 28, 1997
American Express Co. said Chief Executive Harvey Golub will step down at year’s end, four months sooner than expected.
Nov. 18, 2000
American Express Co. reorganized into four main business units, in advance of President Kenneth Chenault taking over as chief executive early next year.
June 28, 2000
American Express Co. said it will cut more than 4,000 jobs this year as it curtails expenses.
Jan. 21, 2015
AmEx, Xerox CEOs reportedly considered for Obama Cabinet posts
Dec. 18, 2012
California
A man who lives in a cave and carries a toy gun faces charges in Oakland stemming from at least 16 robberies, police said.
March 28, 1988
American Express Co. said third-quarter profit rose 12% as consumers spent more on credit cards.
Oct. 28, 2003
American Express Co. said Monday that profit rose 17% for the fourth quarter, the biggest jump in two years, as rising consumer confidence spurred record card use.
Jan. 25, 2005
American Express Co., the fourth-largest U.S. credit card issuer, approved the spinoff of its 12,000-broker financial advisory unit, the company said Wednesday.
Aug. 25, 2005
Sports
Martha Burk, chair of the National Council of Women’s Organizations, said she was surprised only by the timing of Augusta National Golf Club chairman Hootie Johnson’s message that the club would not alter its membership policy to admit a female member.
Nov. 12, 2002