1257 ET - American Express shares are now higher after being down earlier following 1Q results. Truist says the initial reaction was "a little surprising to us." The analysts say in a research note "we would have thought maintaining guidance would be a win, plus they made the comment that spend had improved a little in April." Overall, Truist says some buysiders have noted "the macro caveat to the guide, while others have pointed to negative operating leverage on elevated expenses." American Express is up 0.7% to $254.59. Truist has a buy rating on the stock with a $340 price target. (sabela.ojea@wsj.com; @sabelaojeaguix)
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