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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 15, 2025

The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.

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Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions.

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UK’s Halfords expects pricing efforts to drive profits

Global Banking & Finance

JUNE 21, 2023

UK’s Halfords expects pricing efforts to drive profits By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Halfords forecast profit would rise 3% in its current financial year, saying its efforts to keep prices low should help it to retain customers squeezed by inflation that limits their power to spend on bikes and motoring.

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Morgan Stanley’s wealth business stumbles even as profits jump

Financial Times - Banking

JULY 16, 2024

Bank reports 40% rise in quarterly profits but wealth unit struggles to attract assets at higher interest rates

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Binance is banking big on M&A and VC deals

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 15, 2023

I know you just started recently, but what are the profitability metrics that Binance looks at as its north star? Binance is banking big on M&A and VC deals by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.) And how has performance been?

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Profits Leap at Goldman Sachs as Banks See Steady Economy

The New York Times: Banking

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The investment bank earned more than expected in the latest quarter, a theme for other big banks, too.

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Sabadell doubles Q2 net profit, lifts guidance for 2023

Global Banking & Finance

JULY 27, 2023

Sabadell doubles Q2 net profit, lifts guidance for 2023 By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Higher margins helped Spain’s Sabadell double net profit in the second quarter, beating market expectations and prompting the bank to lift its guidance for overall lending income and profitability in 2023.

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Regional banks are struggling. Here's why and how to profit from the trend with options

CNBC: Investing

APRIL 11, 2024

Regional banks are taking hits this week and investors are increasing their bearish bets on the sector.

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Swedbank profit exceeds forecast as real estate slump leaves scant mark

Global Banking & Finance

JULY 18, 2023

Swedbank profit exceeds forecast as real estate slump leaves scant mark By Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish banking group Swedbank reported a bigger-than-expected rise in net profit on Tuesday on the back of higher interest income, and said its credit quality was solid as loan impairments fell sequentially in the second quarter.

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Goldman Sachs traders help profits jump 28%

Financial Times - Banking

APRIL 15, 2024

Wall Street bank beats estimates by almost $1bn as investment banking and trading arms report strong results

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Buy these five stocks ahead of earnings before it's too late, Bank of America says

CNBC: Investing

APRIL 20, 2024

Bank of America says investors shouldn't hesitate before picking up stock in these companies before they report their latest profits.

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TDECU Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sabine State Bank and Trust to Increase Commercial Banking Opportunities in Texas and Louisiana

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 30, 2024

The not-for-profit credit union creates greater access for all Members, including small businesses that specialize in oil and gas, energy and agriculture. The not-for-profit credit union creates greater access for all Members, including small businesses that specialize in oil and gas, energy and agriculture.

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PSBs profit tripled to Rs 1.04 trn in 9 yrs; need to continue momentum: FM

Business Standard - FInance

JULY 1, 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the public sector banks' profit in the last nine years has tripled to Rs 1.04 The net profit of public sector banks (PSBs) has almost tripled to Rs 1.04 The net profit of public sector banks (PSBs) has almost tripled to Rs 1.04

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Morgan Stanley third-quarter profits rise 32% to $3.2bn

Financial Times - Banking

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Figures beat estimates as investment banking recovers

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How to profit from a 2024 comeback for these 2 bank stocks in a trade with limited risk

CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2024

Since bottoming in late October 2023, the "money center" banks reporting this week have outperformed the S&P 500 by an average of nearly 15%. Can this outperformance continue?

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Goldman profits jump 45% to $3bn after trading boost

Financial Times - Banking

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Net income outstrips expectations despite hit from retail banking retreat

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Barclays profits rise 23% as dealmaking returns

Financial Times - Banking

OCTOBER 24, 2024

UK bank lifts guidance for net interest income

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Generative A.I.’s Biggest Impact Will Be in Banking and Tech, Report Says

The New York Times: Banking

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For some companies, the new technology is an opportunity to enhance productivity and profit. Will their workers benefit as well?

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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Earned Billions

The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 12, 2024

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo reported healthy quarterly profits despite having to pay to replenish the industry’s deposit insurance fund.

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Italy shocks banks with 40% windfall tax for 2023

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Italy shocks banks with 40% windfall tax for 2023 By Angelo Amante, Giuseppe Fonte and Valentina Za ROME (Reuters) -Italy has approved a one-off 40% tax on profits banks reap from higher interest rates after reprimanding lenders for failing to reward deposits, in a surprise move that sent banking shares plunging across Europe.

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EDF swings to profit thanks to price increases

Global Banking & Finance

JULY 27, 2023

EDF swings to profit thanks to price increases PARIS (Reuters) – French nuclear power giant EDF swung to profit in the first half of the year, rebounding from a record loss in 2022 thanks to higher electricity prices and nuclear reactor output. Net income was 5.8 billion euros ($6.44 billion), compared with a loss of […]

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How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts

How2Exit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With roots in the banking sector, Issac began his career at Royal Bank of Scotland Group. He was the youngest board member and played a key role in significant acquisitions such as Natwest Bank, Citizens Bank, and Bahambro in the Netherlands.

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Why Banks May Be Hoping You’re Not Paying Attention

The New York Times: Banking

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

They have no fiduciary duty in many cases and can profit from customers confusion. But wheres the line between unsavory and illegal?

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Biggest US banks notch up $142bn in profits in blockbuster 2024

Financial Times - Banking

JANUARY 17, 2025

Robust performance in trading and dealmaking and strong economy fuel big year for lending giants

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US banks set for profits boost as expectations grow of fewer Fed rate cuts

Financial Times - Banking

APRIL 8, 2024

Analysts say some lenders could lift their guidance when they report first-quarter results

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U.S. banks point to resilient but slowing economy, flag risks ahead

Global Banking & Finance

JULY 14, 2023

banks point to resilient but slowing economy, flag risks ahead (Reuters) – Some of the largest U.S. banks got a profit boost from higher interest rates and pointed to early signs of recovery in investment banking but warned that the economy was slowing and losses would increase in commercial real estate.

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Data center boom is tailwind for natural gas. Goldman says these pipeline stocks will profit

CNBC: Investing

MAY 5, 2024

Rising demand for natural gas-fueled power from data centers may prove a boon to Kinder Morgan and Williams Companies, according to the Wall Street bank.

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Russia’s Gazprom Neft Q2 net profit falls 43% y/y

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 24, 2023

Russia’s Gazprom Neft Q2 net profit falls 43% y/y MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian oil major Gazprom Neft said on Thursday its second-quarter net profit fell 43% from the same period last year to 140.1 Profits for global oil majors have dropped by about half from a bumper 2022, when […] billion roubles ($1.5

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Nomura profits soar as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record

Financial Times - Banking

APRIL 26, 2024

Investment bank and brokerage boosted by surging stock and fixed-income trading

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Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 9, 2023

Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise By Carolyn Cohn LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox posted a sharp rise in pretax profit on rising premium rates, but its shares fell on Wednesday as analysts focused on a disappointing retail outlook.

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Goldman raises CEO Solomon’s pay 24% despite weaker profits

Financial Times - Banking

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Remuneration of $31mn comes after boss pared back bank’s lossmaking push into retail banking

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Swisscom profit rises on Fastweb growth, declines comment on Vodafone talks

Global Banking & Finance

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Swisscom profit rises on Fastweb growth, declines comment on Vodafone talks By Mateusz Dobrzyniewski and Anastasiia Kozlova (Reuters) -Swisscom met expectations with a 4.9% rise in full-year core profit on Thursday boosted by growth in its Fastweb business in Italy.

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Need Quick Cash? How to Sell Your House Fast and Profitably

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 16, 2024

Selling your home swiftly at a profit may seem daunting, but it can be achieved efficiently with the strategies and approach. Whether you’re moving, facing constraints, or just ready for a change, the key is to increase your property’s appeal to buyers and simplify the selling process.

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Bank of America says this gambling stock is reaching an 'inflection point' and should rally 20%

CNBC: Investing

JULY 12, 2023

DraftKings is poised for an upswing as the sports betting stock nears a margin and profitability inflection point, according to Bank of America.

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Goldman thinks oil is headed higher again and recommends an options trade to profit from the rebound

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The investment bank recommends buying a $71 United States Oil ETF call for April 2024 to take advantage of what it expects to be a jump in prices.

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BNP Paribas’ equities traders boost quarterly profits

Financial Times - Banking

JULY 23, 2024

France’s biggest bank reports revenue surge after election volatility and an ECB rate cut propelled client demand

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FOCUS Investment Banking Managing Director, Cole Strandberg, presents during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month. It turns them into that NASCAR pit crew,” he stated.

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Netflix has never looked better, so it may be time to take some profits, says Loop Capital

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Now is the time for investors to step to the sidelines on Netflix, according to the investment bank.

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Goldman Sachs has 'solid' second quarter as profits rise 14%

American Banker - Investment Banking

JULY 15, 2024

Goldman's two main businesses — global banking and markets, and asset and wealth management — both recorded year-over-year increases in revenues during the second quarter. "We We are pleased with our solid second quarter results," CEO David Solomon said Monday in a press release.

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Rivian gets a double downgrade from UBS, which says profitability will be harder to achieve

CNBC: Investing

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The beat-down EV stock got a rare double-downgrade from the bank.

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How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

How2Exit

MARCH 10, 2025

Key Takeaways: Vendor Financing as a Deal-Making Tool – Richmond explains how structuring deals with seller financing, instead of traditional bank loans, helps align interests and often results in better terms for both buyers and sellers. Overcoming Seller Expectations – Many business owners overvalue their companies.

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If you want to be the ultimate contrarian next year, bet on these things happening

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett gives his contrarian trades to profit from unexpected outcomes in 2024.

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Walgreens slashes dividend even as Q1 profit beats estimates

Global Banking & Finance

JANUARY 4, 2024

Walgreens slashes dividend even as Q1 profit beats estimates (Reuters) -U.S. pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance on Thursday nearly halved its dividend to save more money, even as the company’s cost-cut measures helped it report better-than-expected quarterly profit.

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This bank stock is losing momentum. How to profit from a pullback using options

CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Nishant Pant breaks down a trade in JPMorgan Chase.

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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits

Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits

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UK’s Halfords expects pricing efforts to drive profits

Morgan Stanley’s wealth business stumbles even as profits jump

Binance is banking big on M&A and VC deals

Profits Leap at Goldman Sachs as Banks See Steady Economy

Sabadell doubles Q2 net profit, lifts guidance for 2023

Regional banks are struggling. Here's why and how to profit from the trend with options

Swedbank profit exceeds forecast as real estate slump leaves scant mark

Goldman Sachs traders help profits jump 28%

Buy these five stocks ahead of earnings before it's too late, Bank of America says

TDECU Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sabine State Bank and Trust to Increase Commercial Banking Opportunities in Texas and Louisiana

PSBs profit tripled to Rs 1.04 trn in 9 yrs; need to continue momentum: FM

Morgan Stanley third-quarter profits rise 32% to $3.2bn

How to profit from a 2024 comeback for these 2 bank stocks in a trade with limited risk

Goldman profits jump 45% to $3bn after trading boost

Barclays profits rise 23% as dealmaking returns

Generative A.I.’s Biggest Impact Will Be in Banking and Tech, Report Says

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Earned Billions

Italy shocks banks with 40% windfall tax for 2023

EDF swings to profit thanks to price increases

How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts

Why Banks May Be Hoping You’re Not Paying Attention

Biggest US banks notch up $142bn in profits in blockbuster 2024

US banks set for profits boost as expectations grow of fewer Fed rate cuts

U.S. banks point to resilient but slowing economy, flag risks ahead

Data center boom is tailwind for natural gas. Goldman says these pipeline stocks will profit

Russia’s Gazprom Neft Q2 net profit falls 43% y/y

Nomura profits soar as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record

Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

Goldman raises CEO Solomon’s pay 24% despite weaker profits

Swisscom profit rises on Fastweb growth, declines comment on Vodafone talks

Need Quick Cash? How to Sell Your House Fast and Profitably

Bank of America says this gambling stock is reaching an 'inflection point' and should rally 20%

Goldman thinks oil is headed higher again and recommends an options trade to profit from the rebound

BNP Paribas’ equities traders boost quarterly profits

FOCUS Investment Banking Managing Director, Cole Strandberg, presents during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA

Netflix has never looked better, so it may be time to take some profits, says Loop Capital

Goldman Sachs has 'solid' second quarter as profits rise 14%

Rivian gets a double downgrade from UBS, which says profitability will be harder to achieve

How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

If you want to be the ultimate contrarian next year, bet on these things happening

Walgreens slashes dividend even as Q1 profit beats estimates

This bank stock is losing momentum. How to profit from a pullback using options

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