Apple (AAPL) If you’ve been paying modest attention to the business news cycle, you’ll know that a growing number of experts are sounding the alarm about a possible global recession. Ticker Company Recent Price AXP American Express $141.76 AAPL Apple $147.04 CVX Chevron $142.77 KO Coca-Cola $63.14 HD Home Depot $286.47 VZ Verizon $50.49 American Express (AXP) As far as credit card issuers are concerned, American Express (NYSE:AXP) is adding unwanted PR to the broader challenges it faces as households and businesses struggle against soaring inflation. However, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a different animal from its peers.