American Express released its third-quarter earnings report, highlighting record revenues of $16.6 billion, an 8% increase from the previous year. The company also reported strong earnings per share (EPS) of $3.49, up 6% year-over-year. This strong performance led American Express to raise its full-year EPS guidance, demonstrating the company's continued investment in growth strategies and its ability to attract new premium card members, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z. The report also details the company's financial performance, including revenue growth, credit performance, and expenses.

Intuitive Surgical, a leading provider of robotic-assisted surgical systems, released its third-quarter 2024 earnings report. The report highlights significant growth in da Vinci procedures and system placements, leading to a 17% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year. The company also achieved substantial growth in its installed base of systems, with 379 da Vinci systems placed in the quarter. The report provides a detailed financial summary, including breakdowns of revenue, expenses, and net income, as well as a reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. Additionally, the report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's business and provides insights into the future of Intuitive Surgical's operations.

UnitedHealth Group's Q3 2024 Earnings Release presents the company's financial performance during the third quarter. The report highlights significant revenue growth, primarily driven by increased customer service by Optum and UnitedHealthcare. Notably, the report includes adjustments for a cyberattack impacting Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of Optum. Adjusted earnings exclude direct response costs related to the cyberattack and non-recurring impacts from South America operations. The report also provides detailed financial information on both Optum and UnitedHealthcare businesses, including revenue breakdowns, operating margins, and metrics related to people served. Finally, the release includes a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to provide further insight into the company's performance.