How Jefferies Found Itself at the Center of First Brands' Collapse
The investment bank's deep ties to the auto-parts maker are likely to draw questions at its annual investor day Thursday
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The Nation's Biggest Banks Are Saying the Economy Is Still Strong
A boom in dealmaking and higher spending point to a healthy economy, while bears are watching frothy stock prices and a weakening job market.
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American Bankers Are Making a Mint Helping China Inc. Go Global
The unlikely U.S.-China collaboration is producing frothy markets in Hong Kong, the place where Wall Street and China Inc. meet for mutual profit.
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BlackRock's AI Consortium to Buy Aligned Data Centers in $20 Billion Deal
The companies said the transaction ranks among the largest data-center deals ever.
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U.S. Arranging $20 Billion Private Finance Facility for Argentina
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says 'private sector solution' is in the works as the Trump administration looks to expand a lifeline for ally Javier Milei.
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Blackstone Joins Race to Bring Private Assets to 401(k) Market
The investment giant readies a new business unit after President Trump issues an executive order regarding the inclusion of private assets in retirement plans.
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The Fed Can't Solve All Our Problems, Says Ex-Philly Fed President
When it comes to the fiscal side, the problems are much deeper than can be mitigated by just moving the fed-funds rate around.
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Strong U.S. Economy Powers Bank of America Profit Higher
The bank's quarterly profit rose 23%, with consumer spending up and investment banking results booming.
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PNC Profit Lifted by Net Interest Income Growth
PNC Financial Services Group logged higher profit and revenue in the third quarter as it continued adding customers.
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Refinancing Needs Drop, But an Advancing 'Maturity Wall' Heightens Risk
Moody's report shows a decline in debt maturing over the coming five years, but a closer peak that might elevate market risks.
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Synchrony Financial Posts Higher Profit, Revenue
$Synchrony Financial(SYF-B)$ logged higher profit and revenue in the third quarter as it returned to purchase volume growth, driven by stronger spending trends.
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S&P Global Buying Data and Analytics Firm With Intelligence for $1.8 Billion
S&P Global struck a deal to buy markets data and analytics firm With Intelligence for $1.8 billion, expanding its data coverage and reach across private markets.
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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Bank of America, American car loans and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
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