We also kick off a series exploring Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
Bank of America on Monday extended its guaranteed exchange rates by up to one year, the longest tenor in the industry, in an effort to reduce the risks to cross-currency transactions amid rising volumes.
Why is Buffett quietly offloading a significant chunk of Berkshire Hathaway's long-held stake in Bank of America?
Inside Bank of America the troops are getting restless, and for plenty of reasons. Culturally, Brian Moynihan is an odd fit for an outfit that's based on wheeling and dealing.
Bank of America's Q3 results show solid net interest income and well-covered preferred dividends, with a net profit of $6.9B and EPS of $0.816. The bank's CET1 ratio remains stable at 11.8%, despite dividend payments and stock buybacks, indicating strong financial health. The Series GG preferred shares offer a 6% yield but carry an imminent call risk, making them less attractive for new investments.
The sale brought the firm's stake back below 10%.
Big banks should see NII start to improve as the yield curve normalizes.
Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has unloaded more Bank of America stock as it continues to trim stake in the U.S. banking giant, according to a regulatory filing.
Bank of America reported strong 3Q24 results, driven by higher investment banking fees and trading revenues, despite increased loan losses affecting its credit profile. The bank's net interest income grew QoQ, with a positive outlook for mortgage and auto loans, though YoY growth was impacted by higher deposit costs. Technically, the stock is bullish, breaking above key moving averages, and remains undervalued compared to peers, suggesting potential for further upside.
Bank of America was once Berkshire Hathaway's second-largest position, but Buffett has sold about 25% of it so far.
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