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The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the underlying index. The underlying index is a modified-market capitalization-weighted index of companies primarily engaged in U.S. banking activities, as determined by the index provider. The underlying index is designed to track the performance of large national U.S. money centers, regional banks, and thrift institutions that are publicly traded in the U.S. The fund is non-diversified.

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Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) shares are trading <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">mostly flat on Friday.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, WFC stock has gained 71% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>).
Recently, the stock has seen marked strength following&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41772701/trumps-historic-return-7-ways-his-second-term-could-impact-the-us-economy" rel="noreferrer noopener">presidential election win</a>, as investors anticipate that his administration&#8217;s economic policies could create a<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41977586/whats-going-on-with-wells-fargo-wfc-shares" rel="noreferrer noopener"> favorable climate for major banks.</a>
Trump&#8217;s tax agenda, which includes potential expansions to the&nbsp;2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, could lower corporate tax rates further, directly boosting Wells Fargo&#8217;s earnings.
Today, Wells Fargo declared quarterly dividends on several of its preferred stock series,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42006575/wells-fargo-company-declares-cash-dividends-on-preferred-stock" rel="noreferrer noopener"> payable on December 16, 2024.</a>
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $18.75 per share on its 7.50% noncumulative perpetual convertible Class A preferred stock, Series L. The stock has a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol &#8220;WFCPrL&#8221;. The dividend will be paid on December 16, 2024.
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For Series Y, the dividend is $0.35156 per depositary share, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share.
For Series Z, the dividend is $0.29688 per depositary share, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share.
For Series AA, the dividend is $0.29375 per depositary share, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share.
For Series CC, the dividend is $0.27344 per depositary share, and for Series DD, it&#8217;s $0.26563 per depositary share, both with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share.
Wells Fargo said shareholders must be on record by the close of business on November 29, 2024, to qualify for the dividend.
Price Action: WFC shares are trading higher by 0.81% to $73.39 at last check Friday.
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Wells Fargo Declares Dividends On Six Series Of Preferred Stock: Details

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) shares are trading slightly lower in the morning session on Tuesday after gaining over 3% yesterday. In fact, shares of banks and financial services stocks are trading higher amid the 2024 U.S. presidential election results.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, MS stock has gained over 76% in in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchanges ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>) and Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Today, Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital disclosed an investment of $20 million in NovoPayment. The funding will help NovoPayment accelerate product and commercial growth. It will also strengthen NovoPayment&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41901267" rel="noreferrer noopener">position in the banking and payment vertical SaaS market.</a>
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Yesterday, investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) entered into an agreement to sell Sila Services to Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Financial details of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41878999">deal were not disclosed.</a>
The transaction will see Sila&#8217;s management continue to lead the company, retaining a significant minority stake. Sila, headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, provides residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services across the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Sila Services was MSCP&#8217;s first investment and now its first exit in the growing distributed field services sector, a key part of its Business Services vertical.
Since investing in Sila, MSCP has expanded its portfolio with other distributed field services companies, including Fairway Services, Allstar Services, RowCal, and American Restoration.
Price Action: MS shares are trading lower by 0.99% to $132.20 at last check Tuesday.
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Bank Of America Securities analyst Ebrahim H. Poonawala raised the price target on Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) from $75 to $84 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wfc/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">while reiterating a Buy rating</a>.
A meeting with CEO Charlie Scharf and CFO Mike Santomassimo strengthened analysts&#8217; belief that the bank is on track to achieve high-teens return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE).
Poonawala says that, in the discussion, it was clear that management is now prioritizing franchise efficiency, focusing on areas like cost control, client wallet share, and market share expansion, after dedicating a significant portion of their attention to regulatory issues in recent years.
The management is confident that each of their four business segments can achieve top-tier returns, targeting a ROTCE between 16% and 19%, adds the analyst.
Additionally, management emphasized substantial growth prospects throughout the franchise, not just in capital markets, wealth management, and cards, writes the analyst.
Despite the stock&#8217;s strong performance so far this quarter, the analyst believes the removal of the 2018 asset cap will serve as a catalyst, attracting a new group of investors and potentially driving a re-rating of the stock's valuation.
Poonawala anticipates the asset cap removal to occur in early 2025, following the significant efforts made by management to address regulatory issues, most notably the earlier removal of the 2016 OCC consent order.
Overall, the analyst raised the FY25/26 EPS estimates by 4% to $5.64 and $7, respectively, implying a ROTCE of 15%+ and 16%+ by 2026.
The analyst expect more upside potential, as consensus overestimates credit costs and underestimates fee growth.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: WFC shares are up 4.28% at $73.04 at the last check Monday.
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Bank Of America Predicts Positive Stock Re-Rating For Wells Fargo After Asset Cap Removal

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are trading lower premarket on Monday after the firm stated that it is streamlining foreign exchange (FX) risk management for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/forex">cross-currency payments and receipts</a>.
The bank introduced Guaranteed FX Rates of up to one year. That&#8217;s the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41419853/bofa-extends-guaranteed-fx-rates-up-to-1-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">longest tenor in the industry</a>, Bank of America says. This solution will help companies reduce exposure to currency fluctuations and simplifies treasury management tasks like forecasting and reconciliation.
This year marks the eighth anniversary of Bank of America&#8217;s introduction of Guaranteed FX Rates beyond a 24-hour tenor.
The solution has evolved to support over 200 currency pairings and multiple tenors, with demand driving an increase in eligible currencies.
The one-year tenor is now available for 37 currency pairs, including high-volume pairs like USD/MXN, EUR/USD, USD/CAD, GBP/USD, EUR/CZK, and AUD/USD.
&#8220;For corporate treasurers, volatile FX markets exacerbate the challenge of cash flow forecasting,&#8221;&nbsp;said&nbsp;Daniel Stanton, head of Transactional FX in Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America said,&nbsp;&#8220;Securing guaranteed FX rates of longer tenors can help them improve forecasting, which will lead to better informed decision-making.&#8221;
Notably, clients who adopted the Guaranteed FX Rates in 2024 have contributed over 20% to year-to-date volume growth.
Recently, Bank of America reported a third-quarter net income of $6.9 billion, beating estimates with EPS of $0.81, though <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41330174/bank-of-america-q3-earnings-profit-drops-12-on-loan-loss-provisions-investment-banking-fees-soar-18" rel="noreferrer noopener">down 12% YoY due to rising expenses</a>.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: Bank of America shares are down 0.21% at $42.23 premarket at the last check Monday.
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Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company launched SafeBalance <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n41044248/from-piggy-bank-to-family-banking-bofa-launches-new-solution-to-help-parents-raise-financially-sav" rel="noreferrer noopener">Banking for Family Banking</a>.
This is a new account that equips parents with tools and resources to help their children develop healthy financial habits and manage their money through a secure digital experience.
This solution allows parents to open accounts for their children under 16 and will include additional enhancements next year.
The bank launched Family Banking in Connecticut, Maine, and Rhode Island, with plans for nationwide availability by December.
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Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Product for Consumer, Business and Wealth Management Banking and Lending at Bank of America, said, &#8220;For many parents, it can be hard to find the right financial tools and resources that can also instill positive financial habits in their children.&#8221;&nbsp;
&#8220;Family Banking offers the foundation young people need for managing money, with support for parents seeking to help their children on the path to financial health and independence.&#8221;
This week, Bank of America disclosed that it is on track to launch over 165 new centers in 63 markets by the end of 2026,&nbsp;including <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40983831" rel="noreferrer noopener">nearly 40 centers this year</a>.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: BAC shares are up 0.46% at $39.43 at the last check Thursday.
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Bank Of America's New Banking Account Helps Parents Teach Kids Money Management: Details

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) said it is on track to launch over 165 new centers in 63 markets by the end of 2026,<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n40977123/bofa-to-open-more-than-165-financial-centers-by-end-of-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> including nearly 40 centers this year</a>.
This expansion follows the opening of more than 100 centers in the last two years.
Bank of America is expanding its retail banking presence in Kentucky with the opening of its first financial center in the Louisville area today, followed by a second center set to open on October 7.
The bank plans to establish a total of five financial centers in the Louisville market by the end of 2025.
This latest expansion will increase Bank of America&#8217;s total number of financial centers in Kentucky to 10 by the end of 2027.
Since 2014, Bank of America has invested over $5 billion in growing its financial center network by opening locations in new and existing markets nationwide.
This month, Bank of America appointed Jim Rourke and Michael Liu to lead a new initiative integrating <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40902762/bank-of-america-appoints-executives-to-lead-new-venture-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">investment banking and wealth management</a>.
The Private Client Partnership Development aims to boost asset growth and deal opportunities, focusing on sell-side M&amp;A.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: BAC shares are down 0.53% at $40.06 at the last check Monday.
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Bank Of America Ramps Up Expansion: Over 165 New Financial Centers Set To Open Across 63 US Markets By 2026

Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. The company launched specialized Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for its Commercial <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40899845/wells-fargo-expands-api-capabilities-for-its-commercial-banking-business" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Banking clients, expanding its API portfolio</a>.
These APIs offer real-time data access aimed at boosting sales, improving liquidity, reducing credit risk, and cutting expenses for floorplan and channel finance clients across several industries.
Wells Fargo&#8217;s API platform allows manufacturers, distributors, and dealers to seamlessly connect through their preferred systems. Automatic updates flow between trading partners, eliminating the need for manual data entry or file transfers, providing clients with instant access to crucial business insights.
Daniel Pfeiffer, head of Wells Fargo Global Receivables, Trade, and Inventory Finance, said, &#8220;By expanding our API technology, we took a step forward in taking out the complexity of navigating various systems allowing clients to embed the functionality they need to manage their inventory and processes in their system of choice.&#8221;
Reetika Grewal, Wells Fargo&#8217;s head of Digital for Commercial Banking and Corporate &amp; Investment Banking stated, &#8220;This expansion of our portfolio will allow our clients to be even more connected to the platforms they are using and ensure they have an end-to-end view that can streamline their business operations and provide information at a faster speed.&#8221;
This month, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) entered into a formal agreement with the company as related to its anti-money laundering (AML) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40842814/wells-fargo-reaches-agreement-with-us-bank-regulatory-agency-about-anti-money-laundering-financial-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">sanctions risk management practices</a>.&nbsp;
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: WFC shares are up 2.26% at $55.01 at the last check Tuesday.
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Wells Fargo Launches New APIs To Boost Efficiency And Productivity: Details

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. The bank appointed two executives to spearhead a new initiative aimed at integrating its investment banking and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/wealth-management">wealth management divisions</a>.
The bank targets increased asset growth and deal opportunities, as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-16/bofa-names-leaders-to-better-align-investment-bank-wealth-units?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported </a>Bloomberg.
Jim Rourke and Michael Liu have been appointed to&nbsp;lead the newly named Private Client Partnership Development.
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Brendan Hanley&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sam Kumar, co-heads of emerging growth and regional coverage, stated that Rourke and Liu will focus on sell-side M&amp;A opportunities to "increase the quality of actionable mandates and growth of managed assets,".
This month, the bank announced a bold wage hike, driving its minimum hourly rate&nbsp;to $24 and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40792082/whats-going-on-with-bank-of-america-stock-on-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener"> edging closer to a $25 goal by 2025</a>.
This increase will raise the minimum annual salary for full-time U.S. employees to almost $50,000 and applies to all full-time and part-time hourly roles.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: BAC shares are up 0.30% at $39.22 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) shares are trading higher on Friday. On Thursday, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) entered into a formal agreement with the company as related to its anti-money laundering (AML) <a target="_blank" href="https://benzinga.com/government/24/09/40842814/wells-fargo-reaches-agreement-with-us-bank-regulatory-agency-about-anti-money-laundering-financial-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">and&nbsp;sanctions risk management practices</a>.
Wells Fargo issued a statement Thursday announcing a new agreement, which will require enhancements to the bank&#8217;s AML and sanctions risk management practices, obtaining the OCC&#8217;s acceptance of Wells Fargo&#8217;s program for assessing the AML and sanctions risks of new offerings and providing notice to the OCC before expanding certain of those offerings.&nbsp;
Goldman Sachs analysts Richard Ramsden and James Yaro write that it appears that Wells Fargo has been aware of the issues related to this enforcement action for some time, so they don&#8217;t expect it to affect their <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WFC/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 expense outlook significantly</a>.
Based on past cases, if Wells Fargo resolves the control deficiencies within the OCC&#8217;s timeline, it&#8217;s unlikely to escalate to a more serious consent order, which could involve civil penalties and stricter business limitations, per the analysts.
Analysts say that while the agreement restricts WFC from expanding into products or services with medium or high BSA/AML risk without approval, they don&#8217;t foresee a material impact on their near-term growth.
RBC Capital Markets analyst Gerard Cassidy writes that although this news is unexpected and AML issues are serious, often involving fines, lengthy resolutions, and high costs, they don&#8217;t believe this agreement will affect the chances of lifting the Federal Reserve&#8217;s 2018 Cease and Desist (C&amp;D) order and asset cap.
The C&amp;D order is focused on WFC&#8217;s consumer banking issues, while today&#8217;s agreement addresses separate AML concerns, adds the analyst.
Last month, Wells Fargo planned to sell its non-agency third-party commercial mortgage servicing segment to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40468566/whats-going-on-with-wells-fargo-stock-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trimont</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40468566/whats-going-on-with-wells-fargo-stock-tuesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">, closing in early 2025</a>.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: WFC shares are up 1.48% at $52.33 at the last check Friday.
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Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)&nbsp;CEO Brian Moynihan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40792082/whats-going-on-with-bank-of-america-stock-on-tuesday">praised Warren Buffett</a> on Tuesday as an investor in the company, but said he has not asked the legendary investor why he has lowered his position in Bank of America.
&#8220;He has been a great investor for our company, stabilized our company,&#8221; Moynihan said about Buffett during an investor conference in New York, Reuters reported. &#8220;I don&#8217;t know what exactly he is doing because frankly we can&#8217;t ask.&#8221;
Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) the biggest shareholder in BofA,&nbsp;has been reducing its stake in the U.S. bank, making total share sales since mid-July of nearly $7 billion.
Berkshire&#8217;s stake in Bank of America stands at about 11.1%, according to LSEG data.
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Moynihan also discussed the proposed changes in capital rules after the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell laid out a plan on Tuesday to raise big bank capital by 9%, significantly reducing an earlier proposal after intense Wall Street pushback.
Moynihan said the proposed changes are manageable for Bank of America, and it will keep buying back stock, but warned that higher capital requirements for large banks could reduce lending.
&#8220;If our capital goes up by 10%, it stops us from making $160 billion (in) loans we would otherwise make. Those loans would go to small businesses and middle-market companies at competitive rates,&#8221; he said.
Speaking about performance in the third quarter, he said investment banking revenue could be around $1.2 billion, a slight uptick from $1.18 billion in revenue posted in the same quarter a year earlier.
BAC Price Action: Bank of America fell 0.48% to close at $39.28 on Tuesday.
Exchange-traded funds that hold the stock also trended downward.
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<li>IShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>) declined 1.11%</li>
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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) shares are trading lower premarket Tuesday. On Monday, the company&#8217;s CEO, David Solomon, reportedly stated that trading revenue will likely fall by 10% in the third quarter due to sluggish conditions last month.
However, Solomon noted that investment banking is improving, although activity from financial sponsors hasn&#8217;t rebounded as expected. He remains optimistic that private equity-led deals will recover by the end of this year and into 2025, reported Reuters.
According to Solomon, Goldman Sachs is narrowing its focus on the consumer business. The CEO highlighted the bank&#8217;s sale of loans to small and medium-sized businesses and its plan to exit a credit card partnership with General Motors as examples of its retreat from retail sectors, a strategy that started in late 2022.
Solomon said, &#8220;The combination of those things this quarter will likely have an approximately $400 million pre-tax impact, largely showing up in revenues.&#8221;
In July, the bank reported sales increased&nbsp;17%&nbsp;Y/Y, reflecting higher net revenues in Global Banking and markets and Asset and wealth Management. Also, the U.S. financial services giant reported GAAP EPS of&nbsp;$8.62,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$8.35</a>.
Goldman Sachs plans to cut over 1,300 employees from its global workforce in an annual review to eliminate low performers, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/banking/goldman-sachs-to-lay-off-over-1-300-workers-f1d92b88?mod=latest_headlines" rel="noreferrer noopener">WSJ</a> reported in August.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchanges ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
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Price Action: GS shares are down 0.57% at $485.80 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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What's Going On Goldman Sachs Stock Premarket Tuesday?

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are climbing as the company announces a bold wage hike, driving its minimum hourly rate<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40760261/biden-administration-says-unemployment-is-low-but-do-americans-see-it-that-way" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to $24 and edging closer to a $25 goal by 2025.</a>
&#8220;Providing a competitive minimum wage is core to being a great place to work &#8212; and I am proud that Bank of America is leading by example,&#8221; said&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n40787982/bofa-raises-u-s-minimum-hourly-wage-to-24-increasing-starting-salary-to-nearly-50k" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sheri Bronstein, chief human resources officer.</a>
This increase will raise the minimum annual salary for full-time U.S. employees to almost $50,000 and applies to all full-time and part-time hourly roles.
This decision continues Bank of America&#8217;s tradition of leading the nation in setting minimum wage standards for U.S. hourly workers.
In the last seven years, Bank of America raised the minimum hourly wage from&nbsp;$15&nbsp;to&nbsp;$24&nbsp;in 2024. As a result, the starting salary for full-time U.S. employees will have increased by nearly $20,000 since 2017.
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According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, BAC stock has gained over 38% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: BAC shares are trading higher by 1.60% to $40.10 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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What's Going On With Bank Of America Stock On Tuesday?

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are trading higher premarket Thursday. The company is reportedly providing a major boost to climate technology, which has struggled to gain momentum through a landmark tax credit deal.
The bank will invest $205 million in exchange for tax credits from an ethanol producer, Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, that captures carbon at a plant in North Dakota, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/bank-of-america-carbon-capture-tax-credit-deal-c81a8c32?mod=business_lead_story" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> WSJ.
Notably, last October, Harvestone Low Carbon Partners began capturing carbon at its Underwood plant. This plant produces corn ethanol blended with gasoline to meet emission regulations and captures over 200,000 metric tons of carbon annually—equivalent to the emissions of about 42,000 gas-powered cars.
The deal represents one of the largest-ever investments in carbon capture and the first deal of its kind since the 2022 climate law enhanced tax credits for carbon capture and underground storage.
The report quoted Noah Zerance, a director on Bank of America's sustainable finance team, saying in an interview, &#8220;There has to be an element of trying to address the emitters that are in the market today and helping them decarbonize.&#8221;
As per the report, the deal underscores how investors are betting that certain aspects of the Biden administration's climate spending will endure despite potential policy changes in Washington.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: BAC shares are up 0.15% at $40.56 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday. The bank has reportedly hired veteran investment banker Matt Beitzel, who previously led Citigroup&#8217;s North American banks coverage, as a partner in its financial institutions group.
Beitzel will join Goldman Sachs in November after a period of gardening leave, as per Reuters.
In his new role, he will lead Goldman&#8217;s dealmaking efforts with banks and financial services firms across the Americas.
In July, Goldman Sachs made several senior leadership appointments within its investment banking team, including the appointment of former JPMorgan banker Carsten Woehrn as<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39855547/goldman-sachs-bolsters-m-a-team-with-key-hires-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> joint co-head of M&amp;A in EMEA</a>.
The bank confirmed Haidee Lee&#8216;s return to Goldman Sachs as global co-head of Sponsor M&amp;A. 
This month, Goldman Sachs has reportedly agreed to sell Blanchardstown Centre, Ireland&#8217;s largest shopping mall, to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40400422/goldman-sachs-offloads-irelands-largest-mall-to-strategic-value-partners-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">credit firm Strategic Value Partners</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchanges ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>) and Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
GS Price Action: Goldman Sachs shares are down 0.88% at $500.25 at publication Tuesday.
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What's Going On With Goldman Sachs Shares Tuesday?

Wells Fargo &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)&nbsp;shares are trading slightly lower&nbsp;today. The company agreed to sell the non-agency third-party servicing segment of its Commercial Mortgage Servicing business to Trimont<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40462685/wells-fargo-enters-into-agreement-with-trimont-to-sell-the-non-agency-third-party-servicing-segmen" rel="noreferrer noopener"> for an undisclosed amount</a>.
Wells Fargo will retain servicing for Agency/GSE loans and loans on its balance sheet. The deal is expected to close in early 2025, pending customary closing conditions.
Kara McShane, Executive Vice President and head of Wells Fargo Commercial Real Estate, said, &#8220;This transaction is consistent with Wells Fargo&#8217;s strategy of focusing on businesses that are core to our consumer and corporate clients.&#8221;
&#8220;We remain committed to our market-leading Commercial Real Estate business, and we will continue to serve our clients with a broad suite of lending, advisory and capital markets capabilities while leveraging our franchise to grow our Corporate and Investment Bank.&#8221;
The transaction, supported by Värde Partners, will make Trimont the largest loan servicer, overseeing $640 billion in loans in the U.S., about 11% of the U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/g40462726/trimont-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-wells-fargo-non-agency-third-party-commercial-mortga" rel="noreferrer noopener">commercial real estate lending market</a>.
&#8220;Trimont and Wells Fargo&#8217;s Commercial Mortgage Servicing are recognized experts in their respective areas of concentration. The businesses are highly complementary and combining them allows Trimont to provide a unique and comprehensive service offering to the increasingly sophisticated CRE lending market,&#8221; said&nbsp;Bill Sexton, CEO of Trimont.
In July, Wells Fargo&nbsp;reported&nbsp;a GAAP EPS of $1.33, beating the consensus of $1.29, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39747286/wells-fargo-q2-earnings-net-interest-margin-slides-average-loans-decline-stock-falls" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenue rose 1% to $20.69 billion</a>.
Investors can gain access to the stock via&nbsp;First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>)&nbsp;and Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: WFC shares are down 0.25% at $56.31 at the last check Tuesday.
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Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) has reportedly agreed to sell Blanchardstown Centre, Ireland&#8217;s largest shopping mall,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40364199/heres-how-much-goldman-sachs-invested-in-bitcoin-etfs-despite-saying-theyre-not-believers-" rel="noreferrer noopener"> to credit firm&nbsp;Strategic Value Partners.</a>
The U.S. investment firm, which put the shopping mall for sale last year, aspiring about €650 million ($713.37 million), is selling for a price lower than that, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Goldman Sachs purchased the mall from Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) in late 2020, when it was esteemed at €750 million.
The complex has 180 stores and eateries with 16 million visitors a year. Occupants include Zara and Hollister.
After a decade of disruption from online shopping, malls are attracting investors again, the report mentioned.
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Recent declines have made space more affordable for retailers, reducing the risk of missed payments. Additionally, tenants benefit from 14 consecutive quarters of rising consumer spending in Dublin, the report highlighted, citing data compiled for the city&#8217;s local governments.
&#8220;Capital values for prime shopping centers in Europe have fallen more than 40% since the peak and rental values in the best malls are now increasing, so if yields stabilize there is value recovery potential,&#8221;&nbsp;Sue Munden, a senior analyst at&nbsp;Bloomberg Intelligence, said about the region&#8217;s retail properties in general.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, GS stock has gained over 50% in the past year.
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Price Action: GS shares are trading higher by 0.73% to $502.35 at last check Thursday.
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Goldman Sachs Offloads Ireland's Largest Mall To Strategic Value Partners: Report

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) shares are trading higher today after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/n39942541/bank-of-america-increases-common-stock-dividend-8-to-0-26-per-share-authorizes-25-billion-stock-re" rel="noreferrer noopener">authorized share buybacks</a>.
The Board authorized a $25 billion stock repurchase program starting August 1, 2024, replacing the existing program set to expire on that date.
As of June 30, 2024, the current program had $6.7 billion in repurchases left.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39559009" rel="noreferrer noopener">As announced earlier</a>, the bank had raised the quarterly cash dividend to $0.26 per share, up $0.02 from the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on September 27 to shareholders of record as of September 6.
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The company&#8217;s Board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of&nbsp;$1.75&nbsp;per share on the&nbsp;7%&nbsp;Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series B. The dividend is payable on&nbsp;October 25 to shareholders of record as of&nbsp;October 11.
Based on the 2024 CCAR results, Bank of America&#8217;s stress capital buffer (SCB) will be 3.2% and the CET1 minimum requirement will be 10.7% when finalized.&nbsp;
This new SCB will be effective from&nbsp;October 1, 2024&nbsp;to&nbsp;September 30, 2025.&nbsp; At&nbsp;March 31, 2024&nbsp;Bank of America had&nbsp;$197 billion&nbsp;of regulatory CET1 capital and a CET1 ratio of 11.9% which exceeds our current regulatory minimum requirement of 10.0%.
Last week, the bank reported second-quarter EPS of $0.83, beating the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate of $0.80, and revenue (net of interest expense) of $25.54 billion, beating the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39790011/bank-of-americas-q2-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-1-5b-credit-loss-provision-sees-q4-nii-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of&nbsp;$25.22 billion</a>.
In the quarter, the bank returned $5.4 billion to shareholders: $1.9 billion in dividends and $3.5 billion in share <a target="_blank" href="https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_4d61c9eca45aec23fe32792ef159a22b/bankofamerica/db/806/10092/earnings_release/The+Press+Release_2Q24_ADA.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">repurchases</a>.
BAC stock has gained over 30% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXO#NASDAQ">FTXO</a>) and Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
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Price Action: BAC shares are up 0.50% at $42.40 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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What's Going On With Bank Of America Shares Premarket Thursday?

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) reportedly made several senior leadership appointments within its investment banking team.
The company appointed former JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) banker Carsten Woehrn as joint co-head of M&amp;A in EMEA to &#8220;grow and develop our European franchise,&#8221; reported Reuters.
Woehrn previously led JPMorgan&#8217;s Infrastructure M&amp;A franchise in Europe, specializing in healthcare, energy, and transportation transactions.
As per the report, Goldman Sachs has appointed Nimesh Khiroya as co-head of M&amp;A in EMEA.
He will continue his role as co-head of UK Investment Banking while previously leading activism and shareholder advisory in EMEA and Nordic M&amp;A.
The memo confirmed Haidee Lee&#8217;s return to Goldman Sachs as global co-head of Sponsor M&amp;A. She previously served as co-head of strategic investor group M&amp;A at JPMorgan.
M&amp;A volumes hit $1.6 trillion globally in the first half of the year, up 20% from a year earlier, Reuters reported earlier.
As per report, Equity capital market volumes increased by 10% over the same period. In their quarterly earnings, Wall Street banks noted a more robust deal pipeline and a surge in investment banking activity.
Yesterday, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Betterment jointly introduced the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39845249/goldman-sachs-and-betterment-launch-tax-smart-bonds-portfolio-for-savvy-investors-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldman Sachs&nbsp;Tax-Smart Bonds portfolio</a>.
This week, the bank reported second-quarter revenue of&nbsp;$12.730 billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$12.456 billion and EPS of&nbsp;$8.62,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39769910/goldman-sachs-q2-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-investment-banking-fees-up-21-hikes-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$8.35</a>.
Related:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39801120/goldman-sachs-analysts-boost-their-forecasts-following-better-than-expected-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldman Sachs Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Better-Than-Expected Earnings</a>
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchanges ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: GS shares are down&nbsp;0.10%&nbsp;at&nbsp;$485.73 premarket&nbsp;at the last check Friday.
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Goldman Sachs Bolsters M&A Team With Key Hires: Report

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) shares are trading lower today. Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Betterment jointly introduced the Goldman Sachs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/n39840523/betterment-and-goldman-sachs-launch-industry-first-tax-smart-bonds-portfolio" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tax-Smart Bonds portfolio</a>.
Goldman Sachs has developed a strategy by combining short-duration U.S. Treasury bonds, high-quality corporate bonds, and municipal bond ETFs.
Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39776059/goldman-sachs-targets-asias-fast-growing-economies-with-new-2b-private-equity-fund-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldman Sachs Targets Asia&#8217;s Fast-Growing Economies With New $2B Private Equity Fund: Report</a>
This portfolio leverages Goldman Sachs&#8217; expertise in bond markets and Betterment&#8217;s automation.&nbsp;
The Goldman Sachs Tax-Smart Bonds portfolio is tailored for clients in higher tax brackets seeking a lower-risk bond strategy compared to equities.
This approach adapts to both longer-term trends and current market conditions, ensuring flexibility to respond to events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S. debt ceiling debates, which can impact market stability.
Padideh Raphael, Global Head of Third Party Wealth at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, said, &#8220;It is important for investors seeking to create and safeguard long-term wealth to consider after-tax returns in their portfolios.&#8221;&nbsp;
&#8220;This latest collaboration, combining Goldman Sachs&#8217;s investment capabilities with Betterment&#8217;s innovative technology platform and customer-first approach, will allow us to work together on behalf of clients who seek attractive after-tax bond yields.&#8221;
This week, the bank reported second-quarter revenue of&nbsp;$12.730 billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$12.456 billion and EPS of&nbsp;$8.62,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39769910/goldman-sachs-q2-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-investment-banking-fees-up-21-hikes-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$8.35</a>.
Related: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39801120/goldman-sachs-analysts-boost-their-forecasts-following-better-than-expected-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldman Sachs Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Better-Than-Expected Earnings</a>
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchanges ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco KBW Bank ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Price Action: GS shares are down 2.30% at $490.63 at the last check Thursday.
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Goldman Sachs and Betterment Launch Tax-Smart Bonds Portfolio for Savvy Investors: Details

RBC Capital Markets analyst Gerard Cassidy raised the price target of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) to $108 from $91, maintaining a Sector Perform rating following strong second-quarter FY24 results.
Yesterday, the bank reported EPS of $1.82, beating&nbsp;the consensus of $1.65, and sales of $15.02 billion, exceeding <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39793333/morgan-stanley-q2-earnings-higher-profits-as-investment-banking-activity-rebounds-on-track-to-reach" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of $14.30 billion</a>.
The analyst writes that the bank&#8217;s diversified business model, including Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management, drove strong quarterly results with mid-teens ROTCE, led by its premier investment banking and trading operations.
If market conditions remain favorable through the latter half of 2024, Morgan Stanley is poised to sustain these advantages, buoyed by its strong presence in investment banking and trading sectors, says the analyst.
Given the company&#8217;s strong excess capital position, the analyst anticipates the bank will reward shareholders with common share repurchases and increased dividends, which should result in the company returning up to 100% of earnings.
Cassidy adjusted the 2024 and 2025 EPS projections to $6.95 and $7.80, up from $6.67 and $7.75, respectively. This revision reflects anticipated gains in net interest income and non-interest income, tempered by increased expenses.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares U.S. Broker-Dealers &amp; Securities Exchanges ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAI#NYSE">IAI</a>) and Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>).
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/39803035/morgan-stanley-capital-markets-segment-shines-wealth-metrics-lag-analysts-praise-st" rel="noreferrer noopener">Morgan Stanley Capital Markets Segment Shines, Wealth Metrics Lag: Analysts Praise &#8216;Strong Cost Discipline&#8217;</a>
Apart from this, Barclays raised the price target to $121 from $116 and maintained an Overweight rating, and, Evercore ISI Group upped the price target to $115 from $105 and reiterated the Outperform rating.
Price Action: MS shares are up 0.45% at $106.70 at the last check Wednesday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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