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BNY Mellon Under Scrutiny for $378M in Epstein-Linked Transfers
Banking
3w ago

BNY Mellon Under Scrutiny for $378M in Epstein-Linked Transfers

A U.S. Senator's inquiry into historical transactions puts a fresh spotlight on the bank's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions of compliance and reputational risk.

Goldman Sachs Boosts Dividend 12.5% on Dealmaking Rebound
Banking
3w ago

Goldman Sachs Boosts Dividend 12.5% on Dealmaking Rebound

The investment bank signaled strong confidence in its outlook, raising its quarterly payout after profits surged on the back of a revival in investment banking and trading.

Home BancShares Climbs on Strong Loan Growth, Dividend Hike
Banking
3w ago

Home BancShares Climbs on Strong Loan Growth, Dividend Hike

The Arkansas-based lender posted a 4.5% Q4 revenue beat and boosted its dividend by 5%, signaling confidence amid a challenging environment for regional banks.

Bank Stocks Slide as Rate Cap Talk, Fintech Pressure Hit Sector
Banking
3w ago

Bank Stocks Slide as Rate Cap Talk, Fintech Pressure Hit Sector

Major card issuers like JPMorgan and Bank of America face a dual threat from political calls for a 10% APR cap and competitive disruption from players like Bilt.

Citigroup Slips as Revenue Miss, Russia Charge Cloud Results
Banking
3w ago

Citigroup Slips as Revenue Miss, Russia Charge Cloud Results

The bank absorbed a $1.2 billion loss on the exit from its Russian consumer business, overshadowing a profit beat and strong investment banking performance.

UCB Shares Rise on Strong Q4 Earnings and Dividend Hike
Banking
3w ago

UCB Shares Rise on Strong Q4 Earnings and Dividend Hike

Bank signals confidence with expanded margins and 1 million shares repurchased, capitalizing on a favorable outlook for regional banks in 2026.

Wells Fargo Soars After Q4 Beat, Lifts Profit Target in Post-Cap Era
Banking
3w ago

Wells Fargo Soars After Q4 Beat, Lifts Profit Target in Post-Cap Era

Bank signals aggressive growth strategy with a 17-18% ROTCE target and a $5 billion buyback, capitalizing on the recent removal of the Fed's asset cap.

Lakeland Financial Boosts Dividend 4% in Sign of Confidence
Banking
3w ago

Lakeland Financial Boosts Dividend 4% in Sign of Confidence

The parent company of Lake City Bank raised its quarterly payout, signaling financial stability despite a recent analyst downgrade and sector headwinds.