Financial News

Risk assets remain resilient, with the SPX snapping back to all-time highs despite weak fiscal flows and geopolitical shocks.

A volatile geopolitical backdrop tied to the U.S.–Iran conflict ultimately fueled a powerful two-week rally as easing oil prices and ceasefire optimism drove risk appetite.

U.S. stocks surged to fresh all-time highs on Friday after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels.

The war hedge complex (oil, energy, gold) has stopped acting like the only game, while broad equities have resumed leadership. The marginal buyer is no longer willing to pay a premium for it

S&P 500 hits record highs amid geopolitics—see why uncertainty drives volatility, 2025 earnings outlook, and post-Tax Day liquidity risks.

Ally Financial Inc.'s upcoming Q1 report is largely expected to come in line with the previously provided guidance. Read more on ALLY stock here.

The S&P 500 this week closed above both its 50- and 200-day MAs for the first time since late Feb’26. Goldman Sachs is scheduled to report their Q1 ’26 financial results on Monday, April 13.

Tech stocks rise as the Nasdaq 100 targets an 8-day streak, even as inflation spikes and consumer sentiment hits a record low. Trump lifts Palantir, oil rebounds and AI chips surge on TSMC strength.

XLF benefits from investment banking fee resurgence, Wells Fargo's regulatory release, and a softer regulatory environment. Read more on the XLF ETF here.

XLF ETF outlook: broad U.S. financial exposure, deregulation tailwinds, but macro headwinds and mixed valuation. Here's what investors need to know about the fund.

U.S. stocks surged to one-month highs on Wednesday as a temporary ceasefire between the U.S.

Bank of America faces heightened scrutiny ahead of its Q1 2026 results amid shifting macroeconomic and sector conditions. Read my latest analysis of BAC stock.

While equity markets took a big hit last spring, the S&P 500 made a full recovery by June and is now up solidly over the past year. Read more here.

SoFi (SOFI) stock is down 50% but may be bottoming near $15.

Financial stocks were mixed late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index fractiona

Financial stocks were slightly higher in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index u

Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded fund IWM rose while IVV fell. Actively trade

I'm starting to notice that ETFs are tending to mimic each other's performance a little too closely. Let's take a closer look at financial ETFs and what they're telling us about the macro environment.

Financial stocks were falling pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR