Wells Fargo (WFC)

Wells Fargo is finally free from numerous regulatory mandates and can go on the offensive.

Many Wall Street experts still expect to see strong growth from the S&P 500 in 2026.

Wells Fargo predicts the S&P 500 could rise to upto 7,600 in 2026. Explore what this means for SPY, VOO and other AI-focused ETFs.

Shares of hospitality company Travel + Leisure (NYSE:TNL) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced it had reduced the interest rate on its $869 million Term Loan B, a move seen as a reflection of its strong business model. This repricing, part of an amendment to its Credit Agreement, lowered the interest rate by 50 basis points. The adjustment signaled the company's improved credit profile and enhanced its financial flexibility to support future growth. Adding to the positive news, Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Travel + Leisure with an Overweight rating and a price target of $74.00, citing its estimated 2026 earnings.

Washington D.C. – December 11, 2025 – The Federal Reserve delivered a significant shift in its monetary policy this week, embracing a decidedly less hawkish stance that has immediately reverberated through global financial markets. On December 10, 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its third consecutive interest rate cut,

Washington D.C. – December 11, 2025 – The Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut of the year yesterday, lowering the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%. This widely anticipated move, announced on December 10, 2025, sent

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JPMorgan and Wells Fargo have reportedly been engaged to advise on the process.

Shares of restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported a smaller-than-expected loss for its first quarter, which overshadowed a revenue miss and a reduced full-year forecast. While the restaurant chain's revenue of $797.2 million fell short of Wall Street's estimates and dropped nearly 6% from the previous year, its adjusted loss of $0.74 per share was narrower than the anticipated loss of $0.78. The company also saw declines in comparable-store sales for both its restaurant and retail segments. Following the results, Cracker Barrel cut its full-year outlook for revenue. Despite the largely disappointing report and a subsequent price target cut from Wells Fargo, investors appeared to focus on the modest earnings beat, prompting a rally in the shares after an initial drop.

Bank of America lowered PayPal’s rating to ‘Neutral’ from ‘Buy’ and cut its price target to $68 from $93, citing slower growth.

Ever since late October, MSFT stock has been in a corrective mode, dropping from its high around $553 following the first quarter earnings.

Paramount has submitted a hostile bid, and President Donald Trump has indicated that he’s watching the deal closely.

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

Since December 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 86.5%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Wells Fargo has surged 213% to $90.88 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 21.3% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 7.7%.

As of December 10, 2025, the financial markets are abuzz with speculation and anticipation regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary easing policies for the upcoming year. Following a decisive pivot in 2025, which saw the Fed implement three consecutive 25-basis-point (bps) interest rate cuts, bringing the federal funds rate to a

In a move that reverberated across global financial markets, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, on December 10, 2025, confirmed a significant dovish shift in the central bank's monetary policy. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) enacted a 25-basis-point reduction in the benchmark interest rate, bringing the target range down to

New York, NY – December 10, 2025 – U.S. stock markets are exhibiting a palpable sense of apprehension, with major indices trending lower as investors keenly await the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2025. The prevailing sentiment across Wall Street is one of cautious anticipation, as market participants attempt

The Federal Reserve concluded its pivotal December 9-10, 2025, meeting with markets bracing for an anticipated 25-basis-point interest rate cut. This widely expected move marks a significant moment in the Fed's monetary policy trajectory, with profound implications for borrowing costs, inflation, and economic growth in the coming year. However, the

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December 9, 2025 - The financial markets are once again grappling with a familiar narrative: the persistent underperformance of value stocks relative to their growth counterparts within the S&P 500. As of December 9, 2025, while the broader market has seen stellar returns, a closer look reveals that the

New York, NY – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), one of the world's leading financial institutions, announced today, December 9, 2025, a quarterly common stock dividend of $1.50 per share. This declaration underscores the banking giant's robust financial health and its unwavering commitment to returning value to its shareholders, sending

The U.S. stock market is currently navigating a period of profound caution and minimal movement, as investors collectively hold their breath in anticipation of the Federal Reserve's pivotal decision on interest rates. With major indices largely flat and a discernible "wait-and-see" approach dominating trading floors, the market's subdued activity

In a significant policy reversal, the administration of President Donald Trump has approved the conditional sale of Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) H200 AI chips to "approved customers" in China. This move marks a notable shift from previous stringent export controls aimed at limiting China's access to advanced semiconductor technology. While opening

The corporate earnings landscape as of December 9, 2025, presents a complex yet compelling narrative. While the third quarter of 2025 largely concluded with robust performance across the S&P 500, marked by significant earnings and revenue beats, early insights and guidance for Q4 2025 and fiscal year 2026 reveal

Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after peer company AutoZone reported first-quarter earnings that revealed underlying financial pressures. Although AutoZone's same-store sales grew, its gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by 2.03% compared to the prior year. The company noted the drop in gross margin was due to a non-cash LIFO impact. Furthermore, operating expenses as a percentage of sales also increased, which AutoZone attributed to investments in its growth plans. The negative report from a key competitor appeared to weigh on investor sentiment for the broader auto parts retail sector, impacting O'Reilly's stock.