Wells Fargo on Friday reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, causing its shares to rise. Here’s what the bank reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Adjusted earnings per share: $1.52 vs. $1.28 expected Revenue: $20.37 billion versus $20.42 billion expected Shares of the bank rose...
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Wells Fargo WFC Q2 2024 earnings
Wells Fargo on Friday reported a 9% decline in net interest income, even though its second-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded Wall Street expectations. Here’s what the bank did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.33 versus $1.29 cents expected Revenue: $20.69 billion versus $20.29 billion...
Hong Kong’s IPO market is set to improve over the next five years
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing celebrates the 24th anniversary of its listing on June 21, 2024. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images BEIJING — The market for initial public offerings in Hong Kong is set to improve significantly over the next five years, starting in the second half of this year,...
China talks up support for IPOs. Investors are watching the speed of approval
A man walks a dog in the shade away from the midday sun past the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building in Manhattan, during hot weather in New York City, New York, U.S., August 11, 2020. Mike Segar | Reuters BEIJING — Chinese authorities this week announced new policy for supporting venture capital, raising hopes...
Retail investors may be a step closer to investing in unicorns
An alternative trading platform CEO wants to revolutionize private equity investing to help mitigate a stalling initial public offering market. So, Forge Global’s Kelly Rodriques partnered with Accuidity to launch the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index this spring. The ultimate goal: Give more investors easier access to unicorns. “This is a major financial innovation that’s...
Saudi Aramco begins massive share sale to raise around $12 billion
Logo of Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Group, Saudi petroleum and natural gas company, seen on the second day of the 24th World Petroleum Congress at the Big 4 Building at Stampede Park, on September 18, 2023, in Calgary, Canada. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images Saudi state oil giant Aramco commenced its...
Booming luxury travel and a jump in ‘relief’ loans
At American Express, consumers are continuing to open high-fee credit cards and splurge on luxuries like travel. But for lending firm Upstart, there’s a strong interest in microloans as cash-strapped Americans try to scrape by. That juxtaposition underscores the growing picture of bifurcation among income brackets in America. And adds to an increasingly popular view...
China Nio shares soar 20% as EV deliveries more than double in April
Nio’s ET5 stands on display at the Central China International Auto Show on May 25, 2023, in Wuhan, China. Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc jumped 20% Thursday after its vehicle deliveries more than doubled in April. Hong Kong-listed shares of the company jumped...
Investing in Trump Media is an ‘act of faith,’ expert says. Here are risks
A screen displays trading information about shares of Truth Social and Trump Media & Technology Group outside the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on March 26, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Trump Media has become the latest stock to watch. But rather than a meme stock — an investment that becomes popular for individual...
Wells Fargo WFC earnings Q1 2024
Wells Fargo on Friday reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations, despite a decline in net interest income. Here’s how the company performed compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv: Earnings per share: $1.26 cents adjusted vs. $1.11 cents expected...