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✕ Clear- Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 25, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-25
- 5 Bank Stocks to Avoid as Financials Falter
It's been a tough quarter for U.S. stock market sectors, especially for financials. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLF) has dropped over 10%, with headwinds such as the Iran war and potential stagflation causing concerns. Analysts predict zero interest rate cuts this year, leading to a repricing of banking stocks. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) are two to avoid due to lack of expected growth and potential losses from their bond portfolios.
Benzinga·2026-03-24 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 24, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-24
- Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 23, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-23
- S&P 500 Bleeds Like It's 2022 Again — And Only One Sector Is Winning
The equal-weight S&P 500 is down 7% in March — its worst month since September 2022. Every sector, except energy, is down.
Benzinga·2026-03-20 - Brent Hits $110, Rate-Hike Fears Hammer Stocks And Gold: What's Moving Markets Friday?
U.S. stocks fall to four-month lows as oil surges above $110, Treasury yields spike, and markets price a 50% chance of a Fed rate hike by October.
Benzinga·2026-03-20 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 20, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-20
- OneMain Holdings: An 8%+ Yield With Big Buybacks And Strong Growth Potential
OneMain Holdings offers a rare 8%+ dividend yield plus big buybacks, along with significant growth potential. Find out why OMF stock is rated a buy.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-19 - U.S. Federal Reserve Says New Proposals Would Require Larger Regional Banks To Account For Unrealized Losses, Would Boost Capital Requirements By 3.1%; Fed Governor Michael Barr Dissents On Proposals, Says Totality Of Changes Would Reduce GSIB Capital By 6% Or $60BBenzinga·2026-03-19
- U.S. Federal Reserve Says Banks Below $100B Would See Capital Reduction Of 7.8% Under Proposals; Fed Vice Chair For Supervision Michelle Bowman Says Proposals Modernize Bank Capital Requirements, Addresses 'Overly Calibrated' Rules; Fed Chair Jerome Powell Supports Proposals, Says It Is Prudent To Re-examine Rules And Proposals Preserve Core Capital Requirements For Large BanksBenzinga·2026-03-19
- U.S. Federal Reserve Says Totality Of Capital Changes Under Consideration Would Reduce Largest Bank Capital By 4.8%; Fed To Propose Revised 'GSIB Surcharge' That Lowers Biggest Bank Capital By 3.8%; U.S. Bank Regulators Unveil Proposed New Rules Easing Large Bank Capital Requirements; Regulators To Propose New Standardized Approach For Smaller Banks, Banks Between $250B And $100B In Assets Would See Capital Fall By 5.2%; Fed Says Revised 'Basel III' Proposal Would Increase Large Bank Capital By 1.4%Benzinga·2026-03-19
- Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 19, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-19
- Q4 2025 Earnings: AI Disruption Vs. Traditional Fundamentals
The fourth quarter of 2025 revealed a market increasingly defined by AIâs transformative impact across sectors.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-19 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 18, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-18
- S&P 500 Braces For Triple Witching As Financials Signal Deeper Correction: Index Closed Up 'Only 25% Of The Time' In Last 5-Years
S&P 500 faces a bearish Triple Witching as financials signal a correction. History shows a 25% win rate and high volatility this Friday.
Benzinga·2026-03-18 - Prudent Investors Should Be Game Planning For Stagflation
Stagflation risks are growing increasingly prominent for the U.S. economy and equity markets in 2026. Read the full analysis here.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-17 - Trump Slams NATO, Energy Sector Rallies As Fuel Prices Spike: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?
U.S. stocks rebound as investors look past rising oil prices and focus on the Fed's rate decision, while Trump says NATO allies declined to join the Iran operation and energy stocks lead the market.
Benzinga·2026-03-17 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 17, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-17
- BTO:7.8% Yielding Bank Fund Will Capture AI Expansion
John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund offers a compelling buy opportunity, trading at a 4.09% discount to NAV. See more on BTO CEF here.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-17 - S&P 500 Warning Signal Flashes: The Same Pattern Preceded Every Major Selloff Is Back
Every time financial stocks broke below their 200-day moving average, the S&P 500 followed. It just happened again.
Benzinga·2026-03-16 - The Private Credit Crack Up Gathers Momentum
Several high-profile private credit funds also 'gated' investors and only redeemed a portion of the funds requested. Read what investors need to know.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-16 - Wall Street Lunch: Private Credit Funds Face $10B Investor Exit Wave
Wealthy investors sought to pull more than $10B from some of the largest private credit funds in the first quarter.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-16 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 16, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-16
- The Rotation Trade Collapsed - Where To Hide Now?
Rotation into cyclicals/value and global stocks is collapsing amid rising USD, Iran war oil spike, and private credit stress.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-16 - GDP Revision Shock, Sticky Inflation Fan Stagflation Fears: What's Moving Markets Friday?
U.S. equities traded in mixed territory Friday morning as Wall Street weighed a stark downward revision to fourth-quarter economic growth against a sticky inflation reading prior to the oil shock of the war in Iran.
Benzinga·2026-03-13 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 13, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-13
- Shares of banks and financial services stocks are trading lower as the ongoing Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher and heightens inflation concerns, weighing on broader market sentiment. A stronger dollar and diminishing expectations for future rate cuts are adding further pressure on the sector.Benzinga·2026-03-12
- XLF: Why I Am Upgrading It
XLF outlook update: upgraded to Hold after pullback.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-12 - March 2026 Trading Outlook: Fiscal Flows, Oil, Bank Credit, And Fed Interest RatesSeekingAlpha·2026-03-12
- Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 12, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-12