Wall Street holds near records amid rising geopolitical tensions
Stocks fluctuated near record levels as technology-led gains, especially semiconductors, offset mixed corporate earnings and varied regional bank results.
3 Financial Sector Dividend Stocks Ready to Dominate in a Lower Rate Environment
Lower interest rates disadvantage some traditional lenders but create opportunities for fee-focused financial firms, advisory businesses, regional banks, and capital-markets specialists.
Plummeting bank stocks lead global selloff as fear of private credit 'contagion' hits across equities and the dollar | Fortune
Global markets plunged after two regional U.S. banks revealed exposure to potentially fraudulent $50-$60 million loans, triggering private-credit contagion and a sharp volatility spike.
How 5 US regional banks are getting bigger without going generic - Tearsheet
Regionally rooted banks have successfully transformed into billion-dollar institutions by focusing on the specific needs of their communities rather than trying to appeal to a broad audience.