American Express Co. AXP said late Wednesday that its board has approved a 15% dividend increase to 60 cents a share, from 52 cents a share. The dividend is payable on May 10 to shareholders of record on April 7. Shares of American Express rose 1.4% in the extended session after ending the regular trading day down 0.3%.
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