American Express Added to Zacks Focus List for Strong Earnings Outlook; Ripple Prime Joins NSCC
American Express secured a spot on Zacks Premium’s Focus List highlighting its above-market earnings outlook and sustained price momentum driven by strong EPS forecasts. Ripple Prime’s $1.25 billion Hidden Road acquisition joined the DTCC NSCC directory on March 2, 2026, granting XRPL-based post-trade settlement access.
1. Zacks Focus List Inclusion
American Express was added to Zacks Premium’s Focus List for its strong price momentum and positive earnings outlook, reflecting analysts’ forecasts of above-market EPS growth. The inclusion highlights the company as a potential market outperformer and may attract increased institutional interest ahead of future quarterly reports.
2. Ripple Prime NSCC Deployment
Ripple Prime, built on its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road Partners, gained clearing broker code 0443 and executing broker alpha HRFI in the DTCC NSCC participant directory effective March 2, 2026. This membership grants XRP Ledger-based post-trade settlement and clearing access to U.S. equity and OTC markets, aiming to reduce settlement delays by combining NSCC’s centralized clearing with XRPL’s instantaneous finality.