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Consistent execution is earning Coca-Cola a richer multiple

Goldman’s stock, which fell 4.6%, was on track for its worst performance in two months. Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Bank of America—all of which hit records this month, too—dropped 3.4%, 2.3%, and 1.2%, respectively on Wednesday. Citi was down 3.3%, and Wells Fargo dropped 2%.

Investing.com -- Shares of L’Oréal SA jumped over 4% on Thursday, a day after the world’s largest beauty group reported second-quarter organic sales growth that beat both consensus and BofA Securities’ estimates, alongside a record first-half operating margin.

Bank of America and American Express both crushed Q2 earnings, but the market rewarded only one of them while punishing the other. The gap between their stories reveals something important about where financial stocks are actually headed.

JPM plans a 10% dividend hike and authorizes a new $50 billion buyback, led by record earnings, excess capital and a resilient balance sheet.

Loans backed by public securities are popular among the rich, but those with illiquid, hard-to-value assets often turn to specialty lenders.

Fortinet has outperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

As the Q2 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the diversified banks industry, including Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and its peers.

(Bloomberg) -- On the eve of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, bond traders are on edge. While most expect policymakers to leave interest rates unchanged, prominent voices across Wall Street are putting their weight behind a hike in just the second meeting run by new Chairman Kevin Warsh. Most Read from BloombergChip Rout Deepens on Circular Funding, China Competition FearsNvidia’s $750 Billion in Deals Reignite Circular AI FearsCitadel Securities Sees Warsh Delivering Surprise Fed HikeAppl

Honeywell International Inc (NYSE:HON, XETRA:ALD) was upgraded to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Underperform’ by Bank of America, which raised its price objective to $265 from $220, above current levels of $247, following a second quarter performance that exceeded expectations and improved visibility into the...

(Bloomberg) -- Two months after Ford Motor Co. became the latest old-economy manufacturer to be swept up in the artificial-intelligence rally, investors are looking for proof the enthusiasm was justified. Most Read from BloombergNvidia’s $750 Billion in Deals Reignite Circular AI FearsChip Rout Deepens on Circular Funding, China Competition FearsCitadel Securities Sees Warsh Delivering Surprise Fed HikeDeepSeek Suspends Fundraising After Viral US-China PostsS&P 500 Wobbles as AI Angst Offsets Oi

Jefferies just named five U.S. dividend stocks to its exclusive Global Best Ideas list, and with the S&P 500 stretched to historically expensive valuations, the case for these high-conviction picks has never been more urgent.

Investing.com -- Bank of America expects the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates at its July meeting, and warned in a note on Tuesday that a surprise hike would break with decades of precedent.

(Bloomberg) -- One of this year’s hottest themes in the stock market has been the crowds of traders chasing the recipients of all the planned spending on new artificial-intelligence data centers. Most Read from BloombergNvidia’s $750 Billion in Deals Reignite Circular AI FearsChip Rout Deepens on Circular Funding, China Competition FearsCitadel Securities Sees Warsh Delivering Surprise Fed HikeDeepSeek Suspends Fundraising After Viral US-China PostsS&P 500 Wobbles as AI Angst Offsets Oil Decline

BAC, NFLX and TTE lead today's top stock reports, highlighting earnings, growth drivers and key risks shaping their outlooks.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has been highlighted as a primary beneficiary of artificial intelligence adoption, with projected profit margin expansion through 2027. Morgan Stanley strategists have identified the bank as one of the leading US companies expected to see net-margin gains from significant AI investment. This focus on AI comes alongside, but separate from, recent attention on capital returns and leadership changes at the company. For investors tracking NYSE:BAC, the AI angle adds a...

Coca-Cola is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, kicking off another closely-watched quarter for the global beverage giant. For the quarter ended in June, Wall Street analysts polled by Factset expect Coca-Cola to report adjusted earnings of 93 cents a share on revenue of $13.2 billion, representing 6.9% and 4.4% growth, respectively, from a year earlier. In the first quarter, Coca-Cola’s adjusted earnings rose 18% from a year ago to 86 cents a share, while revenue climbed 12% to $12.5 billion, both topping expectations.

Bank of America's trading, investment banking and digital expansion drive growth, but rising costs and market volatility pose key challenges.

Most reporting banks in the US have beaten earnings forecasts for the second quarter, driven by favo

Investors were counting on the summer rally to carry into August, buoyed by resilient earnings, cooling inflation, and hope of a turnaround in tech stocks. Bank of America is warning that the calendar might be turning against them. The bank’s latest seasonality analysis, shared with me, points to a ...

ITG (NASDAQ:ITG) has received ‘Buy’ ratings from both Bank of America and UBS on Monday, with the firms citing the communications infrastructure services provider's growth prospects, recurring revenue base and acquisition opportunities. Bank of America began coverage with a $16 price target,...

The XLF ETF lets investors tap into the power of giants like JPMorgan, BofA and Berkshire with a single trade and less risk.

The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy. Here's how it works.

BAC posts 34.4% EPS growth in 2Q26 as record NII, strong trading and investment banking results highlight the strength of its diversified business model.

C's record Q2 results, transformation plan and shareholder returns fuel optimism, but does its valuation still leave room for more upside? Let us find out.

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group (NYSE: $CRCL) has purchased nearly 1,000 blockchain patents from technology...

Investing.com -- Bank of America says the semiconductor sector is trading at its most attractive valuation in years following an 18% Philadelphia Semiconductor Index underperformance against the S&P 500. This scenario has offered investors an unexpected buying opportunity, analysts led by Didier Scemama said in a note Monday.

A pivot to the kind of business bolstering Wall Street titans can help regional players weather rising yields.

(Bloomberg) -- US companies that are integrating artificial intelligence capabilities are well positioned this earnings season as they’re poised for stronger profit margins, according to Morgan Stanley strategists.Most Read from BloombergDeepSeek Suspends Fundraising After Viral US-China PostsUS, Iran Extend Pause in Strikes as Oman Holds Hormuz TalksSpaceX at $100 Would Imply Zero AI Value, Morgan Stanley SaysChina Chipmaker CXMT Jumps 466% in Debut After Blockbuster IPOStocks, Bonds Rise in Re

If big bank earnings are any indication, consumers are doing fine despite the headwinds.