Does C's 61.2% stock surge, fueled by strategic exits, cost cuts and gains in wealth and investment banking, make it worth investing in? Let us find out.
With investors starting to clamor for a September rate cut, the outlook for JPMorgan and Citigroup may become even more appealing thanks to their strong capital positions.
C raises the 2025 NII outlook as 1H 2025 income jumps 8% on improved loan demand and favorable spreads.
Most investors would agree that today's stock market is dominated by risk-on sentiment, with the S&P 500 reaching new all-time highs largely due to the strong performance of a few leading technology stocks. There is nothing wrong with this situation, but it does raise a few flags for active investors moving forward, flags that represent additional profit potential.
Gonzalo Luchetti, Citi head of U.S. personal banking, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the company's new credit card, why the high-end of the consumer scale and much more.
Rising annual fees and excessive statement credits have led to some fatigue in the premium credit-card market — but consumer demand persists.
Citi's refreshed strategy under Jane Fraser is a game-changer, focusing on lower capital requirements and operational improvements, setting the stage for sustained outperformance. Capital return is a key catalyst: ongoing buybacks, the Banamex IPO, and continued CCAR outperformance should drive higher shareholder returns and lower capital ratios. Lower capital targets will boost Citi's ROE and valuation multiples, supporting a potential re-rating to 1.5x book value over the next 2-3 years.
Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.
Citigroup and Singapore-based financial technology firm Ant International have launched a pilot program using artificial intelligence to help clients better manage foreign exchange risk, the companies said on Friday.
Wall Street is humming thanks to a boom in stock and bond trading and a pickup in corporations acquiring competitors and taking out massive loans. At the same time, Main Street is holding up as the American consumer continues to spend, borrow and repay loans, according to reports this week from the largest U.S. banks.
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When it comes to earnings season, few sectors matter as much as the financial sector. Considering that banks, both commercial and investment banks, hold the bulk of data on consumer and business activity, it is essential for investors to monitor what is being reported and its implications for the broader United States economy, as well as the average consumer.