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Jefferies projects ‘muted’ Q2 for investment banking but sees ‘green shoots’ in M&A
Encouraging trends in fixed-income trading and a potential boost in deal-making advisory revenue may not offset an overall drop in revenue.
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Kennedy Wilson closes first tranche of previously-announced loan purchase from PacWest
Kennedy Wilson KW said Friday it closed on the initial tranche of loans as part of a $5.7 billion loan portfolio acquisition from Pacific Western Bank PACW, just days after it said it would sell a 95% stake in the loans to...
UBS inks pact with Swiss government as Credit Suisse deal may close next week
UBS said it's signed a loss protection agreement with the Swiss government covering up to 9 billion francs ($10 billion) of losses once the takeover of Credit Suisse is completed.
Is it still safe to invest in crypto in the U.S.?
It's been an eventful week for crypto. Earlier this week, The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission cracked down on crypto with two lawsuits filed against two large and popular exchanges in the United States, Binance and...
SoFi’s stock draws extreme reactions. What one analyst thinks will follow the latest surge.
SoFi Technologies Inc. shares have surged nearly 50% over the past month, but one analyst has mixed views on the polarizing company.
JPMorgan reviewing ties with Crispin Odey after FT report of sex assault allegations; Morgan Stanley reportedly scrapping its Odey relationship
JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM on Thursday confirmed to MarketWatch that it was reviewing its ties with prominent London hedge fund Odey Asset Management after sexual misconduct allegations against its founder Crispin Odey aired...
Do you need investment income? Here are 20 REIT stocks with dividends expected to be well supported through 2025.
These real-estate investment trusts are expected to generate more cash to support dividends for at least the next two years.
Odeon initiates coverage of ‘stabilized’ PacWest with hold rating
Odeon Capital analyst Richard Bove on Thursday initiated coverage of PacWest Bancorp PACW with a hold rating. Although the company remains in a high-risk situation, “fears of this company disappearing may have dissipated s...
Designer Brands misses revenue and profit mark but stock edges up
Designer Brands Inc. stock DBI rose by 1.3% after CEO Doug Howe said he was pleased with the footwear retailer’s first-quarter results, although the company missed its profit and revenue targets and lowered its earnings vi...
Opinion Coinbase and Binance crackdown hurts the U.S. more than it does bitcoin and other crypto
While regulators aim to keep Americans from crypto, the industry is thriving, writes Jurica Dujmovic.
PNC, USB raise $7 billion in corporate bonds ahead of stricter capital requirements
PNC and USB follow other bank debt offerings as lenders shore up their balance sheets ahead of stricter capital requirements coming from federal regulators.
Treasury Secretary Yellen warns of commercial real estate ‘issues’ that could strain banks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she expects 'there to be issues' in commercial real estate, especially the office sector, in an Wednesday interview with CNBC.
Jefferies reiterates buy on First Horizon while Raymond James keeps market-perform rating
Jefferies cites potential for future stock buybacks and potential M&A activity for the bank while shaving its 2023 and 2025 earnings view.
Visa, Mastercard stocks dip as Congress takes renewed aim at credit-card fees
Congress is taking another stab at regulating the card giants, and that's weighing on their shares even amid some doubts that the newest efforts will succeed.
Citizens Financial Group to stop originating indirect auto loan business on July 1, but will service existing loans
Citizens Financial Group Inc. CFG said Wednesday it will stop originating indirect auto loans to car dealers as of July 1 as part of an effort to “optimize” its balance sheet and increase its focus on relationship-based le...
This fund’s active management has worked well through a rough stock-market cycle
The Heartland Value Plus fund identifies under-the-radar companies, focusing on quality and dividends.
Tesla’s stock rises again, Coinbase shares rebound, and more stocks on the move
Here are some of the biggest movers in Wednesday's trading action.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon tells lawmakers to get rid of debt ceiling: Report
JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM CEO Jamie Dimon urged Democratic lawmakers to do away with the debt ceiling in a closed-door lunch meeting on Tuesday, CNN reported. Dimon met with the New Democrat Coalition, which included about ...
Apollo lines up warehouse financing commitment from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Apollo Global Management Inc. APO said Wednesday it received a commitment from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for warehouse financing deals by its new asset-backed finance (ABF) franchise and Atlas SP Partners, its ...