Key Points American Express is a coiled spring for long-term growth thanks to its loyal customer base. Coke is slowly reducing its dependence on sugary soda. Both companies return boatloads of cash to shareholders like Berkshire Hathaway. 10 stocks we like better than American Express › American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) are two foundational holdings in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) public equity portfolio. Not only has Berkshire held these stocks for decades, ...