Updated from 2:11 p.m. EDT with new stock prices
The financial sector spent most of Monday in positive territory, brightened by a string of positive earnings releases and the climbing broader market.
American Express (AXP Quote) reported a third-quarter continuing-operations profit of $1.07 billion, or 90 cents a share, for an 18.4% leap from last year. Thomson Financial's estimates had income at 85 cents a share, less special items. Shares of the New York credit-card issuer rose $1.79, or 3.2%, to $58.66.
TD Ameritrade (AMTD Quote) achieved a penny EPS beat with earnings of $200.4 million, or 33 cents a share, in the fiscal fourth quarter. The Omaha, Neb., company also issued in-line bottom-line guidance for fiscal 2008. Shares added 0.4% to $19.20. ...
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