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FILE - In this May 5, 2019, file photo Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, smiles as he plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb. Buffett will spend Saturday afternoon fielding questions at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, which is being held virtually. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

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FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows an American Express card in New Orleans. American Express saw its first quarter profits rise sharply, the company said Friday, April 23, 2021, but the company saw a significant drop in revenue as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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A man walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Shares are higher in Asia after gains for major tech companies powered a 3.7% surge in the Nasdaq, the largest jump for the index in four months. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

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FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows an American Express card in New Orleans. American Express Co. says its fourth-quarter net income fell 15% to $1.44 billion as the coronavirus pandemic continued to impact its bottom line. On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, that it had net income of $1.76, down from $2.03 per share a year earlier. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

American Express 4Q profit fell 15% on virus impact

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FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows Visa credit cards in New Orleans. As you set your financial resolutions for 2021, make sure your credit cards align with your goals. Reviewing your card benefits may reveal opportunities to squeeze out more value. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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By Melissa Lambarena Of Nerdwallet Jan. 12, 2021 06:59 AM EST

FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows Visa credit cards in New Orleans. The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t stopped Americans from keeping up with their credit card payments, thanks in large part to government relief programs passed by Congress earlier this year. For some, however, the ability to keep buying things with plastic and then pay the bill likely depends on whether current negotiations in Washington produce another round of economic aid. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows credit cards in New Orleans. If you want to help nonprofits this holiday season consider donating your unused hotel points, airline miles or credit card rewards to charity. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, file)

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Profit jumps 82% at Buffett's firm but virus hurts business

By Josh Funk Nov. 07, 2020 09:38 AM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's conglomerate reported an 82% jump in its third-quarter profit as the value of its investment portfolio soared, but...

FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows an American Express card in New Orleans. American Express’ fourth-quarter profits dropped by 39%, the credit card giant said Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, as the pandemic’s deep impacts on travel, entertainment and dining dramatically impacted the company’s results. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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NEW YORK (AP) — A number of JPMorgan Chase traders have been sent home after employees tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week into the bank's push to...

Profit up 87% at Buffett's firm, but virus slows businesses

By Josh Funk Aug. 08, 2020 09:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 5, 2019, file photo Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb. Buffett will hold a drastically scaled-back version of Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2020, because of the coronavirus outbreak. No shareholders will be allowed at this year's online meeting, but Buffett will still offer some commentary during a brief question-and-answer session at the event. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Buffett remains optimistic about future despite coronavirus

By Josh Funk May. 02, 2020 10:29 AM EDT

FILE - This undated file photo provided by NerdWallet shows Liz Weston, a columnist for personal finance website NerdWallet.com. When stock markets are rattled by news events, it’s unsettling for any investor — but especially so for those who are retired (or nearly there). The first thing anyone with an investment portfolio should do is make sure it’s properly balanced, taking both income needs and risk tolerance into account. (NerdWallet via AP, File)

Liz Weston: What to do when you can't pay your bills

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