SLM (NASDAQ:SLM), known as Sallie Mae, reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP diluted earnings of $0.29 per share and said early indicators from the first peak season following Federal PLUS reform are tracking at the high end of expectations or better. Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Witter said the co
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Financial firms serve as the backbone of the economy, providing essential services from lending and investment management to risk management and payment processing. Still, investors are uneasy as companies face challenges from an unpredictable interest rate and inflation environment. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as financials stocks have collectively shed 4.6% over the past six months. This drop is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 11% return.