Fifth Third to Acquire Comerica in $10.9 Billion Stock Deal
Fifth Third Bank said it will acquire Comerica in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion, expanding the bank's reach in regions such as the Southeast, Texas and California.
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Why Insurers Are Taking Your Money to the Cayman Islands
Some offshore jurisdictions don't require insurers to hold as much extra capital in case investments turn sour.
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Bill Ackman Says He's 'Uncancelable'
The founder of Pershing Square Holdings opens up about his mistakes, his anti-DEI crusades and why he still hates to pay for parking.
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Hannover Re to Boost Dividend With New Payout Policy
The reinsurer set a payout ratio of 55% of net profit. Last year, the company's dividend amounted to 46% of its net profit.
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U.K. Bank Shawbrook Plans IPO in London
The group-which has both a commercial and a retail franchise-said the offer would include new shares as well as existing shares sold by its current owners.
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The Fed Is Flying Blind. Don't Count on Cuts.
Traders are all but certain the central bank will slash rates in October.
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Stock Funds Hold a 11% Gain for 2025 So Far
If the market's rally holds, it'll be a third straight year of double-digit gains. Plus: A Financial Flashback to 20 years ago, the Refco commodities debacle.
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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Societe Generale, Bank of Queensland and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
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This Mini-Berkshire Insurer Looks Cheap After Sale Of California Unit At High Price
White Mountains Insurance Group has a history of steadily growing its book value, and its stock currently trades at a discount to it.
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Walmart's OnePay Is Wading Into Crypto as Retailer Expands in Finance
The fintech app will soon allow users to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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BlackRock Group Hunts a $20 Billion Deal to Get In on the AI Boom
The investment giant's new consortium is nearing a deal to buy Aligned Data Centers.
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How Smaller Investors Can Join the IPO Club
The market for new stock offerings is booming again, and access is easier than ever, but beware the risks.
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Goldman Sachs's CEO says he 'sleeps very well' over the bull market, but a pullback is coming
David Solomon said the bull market for stocks doesn't keep him awake at night. But a reckoning will be coming for AI technology's winners and losers.
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SEC Probes Scientology Connections at Startup Stock Exchange
Investigators have questioned former Dream Exchange employees about allegations that it misappropriated funds, according to people familiar with the matter.
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