Likely a big reason the tech-heavy Nasdaq continues to set higher and higher all-time levels is that investment in AI is a reality.
Comerica (CMA) shares jumped Monday morning after Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) agreed to purchase the financial firm for $10.9 billion.
Fifth Third said combined company will operate in some of the fastest-growing areas of the country such as Texas.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA ) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference September 9, 2025 7:30 AM EDT Company Participants Curtis Farmer - Chairman, CEO & President James Herzog - CFO & Senior EVP Conference Call Participants Jason Goldberg - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Jason Goldberg MD & Senior Equity Analyst I'm Jason Goldberg. I cover the U.S. large-cap bank stocks here at Barclays.
CMA.PR.B offers a 6.875% fixed, non-cumulative dividend, resetting in 2030, with favorable tax treatment, and strong dividend coverage from Comerica's common equity. Comerica's credit profile has been unchanged since 2020, but faces a negative outlook due to funding and liquidity pressures, though preferred dividend risk appears minimal for now. The preferred stock trades at a significant credit spread premium versus company debt, suggesting attractive relative value for income-focused investors.
On Comerica Incorporated's CMA second-quarter 2025 earnings call, two experienced sell-side research analysts — David George and Mike Mayo — questioned the company regarding its historical underperformance and whether Comerica would sell itself. In response to this, CEO Curtis Farmer hinted at the bank's openness to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Taylor Wimpey PLC (LSE:TW.) swung to a first-half loss due to cladding provisions, but reported a resilient underlying performance as home completions increased and customer demand remained steady despite softer market conditions in the second quarter.
CVS Group (AIM:CVSG) reported adjusted EBITDA of approximately £134 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, in line with market consensus, according to a trading update released on Thursday. The veterinary services provider said revenue from continuing operations rose 5.4% to £673.2 million, with like-for-like sales up 0.2%.
TotalEnergies and French shipping group CMA CGM have launched a joint venture to operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply solution at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, the French oil major said on Wednesday.
Comerica's recent rally appears overdone; fundamentals do not justify the current valuation, and I now rate shares a 'sell.' Deposit costs are rising and deposit outflows persist, with further pressure expected as the Direct Express contract winds down. Loan growth is modest, and while credit quality and capital remain solid, net interest margin faces ongoing headwinds.
CMA tops Q2 earnings estimates as NII jumps nearly 8% and loan balances climb, despite asset quality concerns.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:CMA ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 18, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants R - Corporate Participant e - Corporate Participant g - Corporate Participant s - Corporate Participant e - Corporate Participant Curtis Chatman Farmer - Chairman, CEO & President James J. Herzog - CFO & Senior EVP Kelly Gage - Senior VP & Director of Investor Relations Melinda A.