S&P 500 rally in Q4 “more likely than not” despite headwinds – Morgan Stanley

S&P 500 rally in Q4 “more likely than not” despite headwinds – Morgan Stanley

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., August 15, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 16 (Reuters) – A rally in the S&P 500 in the fourth quarter of 2023 “is more likely than not”, Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson said in a note. … Read more

Citigroup profit beats estimates on trading, interest payments; CEO pushes overhaul

Citigroup profit beats estimates on trading, interest payments; CEO pushes overhaul

Customers use ATMs at a Citibank branch in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City, U.S. October 11, 2020. REUTERS/Nick Zieminski/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Citigroup’s (C.N) third-quarter profit beat estimates on Friday as it benefited from a surge in trading revenue, investment banking … Read more

Major US banks show profit boost, but some caution from consumers

Major US banks show profit boost, but some caution from consumers

[1/2]The entrance to JPMorgan Chase’s international headquarters on Park Avenue is seen in New York October 2, 2012. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Major U.S. banks said on Friday higher interest rates boosted profits, sending shares sharply up, even though they said the economy was slowing and saw … Read more

Wall St bonuses may drop 16% as higher rates threaten businesses – NY Comptroller

Wall St bonuses may drop 16% as higher rates threaten businesses – NY Comptroller

[1/2]The Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock exchange (NYSE) in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 12 (Reuters) – Wall Street bonuses could fall 16% this year as interest rates possibly staying higher for longer threatens the … Read more

Citigroup to sell China consumer wealth business to HSBC

Citigroup to sell China consumer wealth business to HSBC

The logo for Citibank is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., August 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Oct 9 (Reuters) – Citigroup Inc (C.N) said on Monday it had agreed to sell its China consumer wealth portfolio, including clients, assets … Read more

Hopes rise for IPO recovery after September deal rush

Hopes rise for IPO recovery after September deal rush

NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Bankers and investors are embracing a degree of optimism for the IPO market following a slew of major market debuts in September that made for one of the busiest months since the start of 2022. So far this year there have been $423 billion worth of equity capital markets … Read more

AI startup AlphaSense valued at $2.5 bln after latest funding round

AI startup AlphaSense valued at $2.5 bln after latest funding round

Sept 28 (Reuters) – Market intelligence platform AlphaSense has raised $150 million in a fresh round of funding that boosted its valuation to $2.5 billion, underscoring strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The series E financing round was led by technology investment firm BOND and joined by existing investors including Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) CapitalG, Viking … Read more

S&P 500 ekes out slim gain as investors weigh elevated yields

S&P 500 ekes out slim gain as investors weigh elevated yields

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights US durable goods orders unexpectedly rise in Aug Utilities slide among S&P sectors, energy gains Costco rises after revenue, profit top estimates Indexes: Dow down 0.2%, S&P up 0.02%, … Read more

Brazil’s central bank seeks tighter cryptocurrency regulation, brokerage oversight

Brazil’s central bank seeks tighter cryptocurrency regulation, brokerage oversight

BRASILIA, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank governor Roberto Campos Neto on Wednesday said policymakers are aiming to tighten cryptocurrency regulation and subject brokerages to their supervision. Speaking during a hearing in Congress, Campos Neto emphasized regulators will scrutinize the backing of cryptocurrencies and associated activities, given the significant surge in cryptocurrency imports by … Read more

Exclusive: Klaviyo leans towards raising IPO price range amid market euphoria

Exclusive: Klaviyo leans towards raising IPO price range amid market euphoria

NEW YORK, Sept 15 (Reuters) – Marketing automation firm Klaviyo Inc is in advanced discussions to raise the indicative price range of its initial public offering (IPO), people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as strong investor demand emboldens stock market hopefuls. Klaviyo, which is seeking an $8 billion fully diluted valuation at the … Read more