American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) started the year strong, with Q1 revenue rising 11% YoY to $15.8 billion and EPS growing 39% to $3.33. Strong spending contributed to double-digit revenue growth. While we acknowledge the potential of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe.