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Earnings deluge may stall rally
A torrent of earnings this week threatens to swamp Wall Street's impressive rally, as results so far have shown the corporate outlook remains murky and investors worry that better-than-expected results from banks still don't prove the sector is stable.
Wall St Week Ahead: Earnings deluge may stall rally
A torrent of earnings this week threatens to swamp Wall Street's impressive rally, as results so far have shown the corporate outlook remains murky and investors worry that better-than-expected results from banks still don't prove the sector is stable.
U.S. can avoid bank nationalizations: White House
The Obama administration thinks it can avoid nationalizing U.S. banks that are currently under scrutiny to see how well they would fare if the recession were worse than expected, the White House said on Sunday.
Earnings deluge may swamp stock rally
A torrent of earnings threatens to swamp Wall Street's impressive rally next week, as results so far have shown the corporate outlook remains murky and investors worry that better-than-expected results from banks still don't prove the sector is stable.
Citigroup loss smaller than expected
Citigroup Inc reported a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss for shareholders as cost-cutting and improved results in investment banking and trading helped to offset red ink from consumer lending and credit cards.
Citigroup posts smaller loss; shares surge
Citigroup Inc said cost-cutting and improved results from investment banking and trading led to a substantially smaller first-quarter loss, despite a big increase in credit costs from consumer banking and credit cards.
U.S. banks and investors scrap over housing aid plan
Investment funds are battling with large banks over the fine print of a U.S. housing rescue plan that will determine many of the final winners and losers in the recent housing bust.
U.S. lays groundwork for bank stress test release
U.S. regulators on Thursday released some details about their bank stress tests, moving to bolster the credibility of a process some investors worry might not reveal the financial sector's true health.
Stock futures fall as General Growth stirs worry
Stock futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday after the bankruptcy of General Growth Properties offset better-than-expected quarterly earnings from JPMorgan Chase & Co .
Futures fall as General Growth stirs worry
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday after the bankruptcy of General Growth Properties offset better-than-expected quarterly earnings from JPMorgan Chase & Co .
Treasury tallies $10 billion for mortgage mods
Six large U.S. banks could pocket nearly $10 billion in federal subsidies if they modify troubled home loans and are able to save homeowners from foreclosure, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
Citigroup shares rise on hopes for strong results
Citigroup Inc shares surged to a three-month high on Tuesday on expectations of strong quarterly results, one day after Goldman Sachs Group Inc posted surprisingly strong earnings.
Goldman Sachs earnings beat market expectations
On Monday Goldman Sachs showed yet another sign proving the recovery of banks after it beat Wall Street expectations with its $1.66 billion profit for the first quarter of 2009.
Citigroup and BOA shares are big winners
On Monday Citigroup Inc's and Bank of America Corp's shares saw a very positive rise and both banks expect to report first quarter profits in the same line as what was forecast last week by Wells Fargo & Co.
Citigroup, B of A rise after Wells announcement
Citigroup Inc's and Bank of America Corp's shares rose Monday on hopes that the two banks will post the same sort of first-quarter profits that Wells Fargo & Co forecast late last week.
Citigroup, B of A rise on earnings hope
Citigroup Inc's and Bank of America Corp's shares rose Monday on hopes that the two banks will post the same sort of first-quarter profits that Wells Fargo & Co forecast late last week.
Wells Fargo shares could head higher: report
Shares of Wells Fargo & Co, which rose by about a third last week, could head even higher as the bank's acquisition of Wachovia begins to pan out, Barron's said in its April 13 edition.
Wells Fargo boosts stocks
U.S. bank Wells Fargo forecast a record profit, South Korea steered clear of recession, and Chinese export data beat expectations, all offering hope that the worst of the financial crisis had passed.
Banks asked to keep quiet on stress tests
The U.S. Treasury Department is asking banks not to mention the regulatory stress tests as part of their first-quarter earnings results, according to a source familiar with government discussions.
U.S. Treasury asking banks keep quiet on stress tests
The U.S. Treasury Department is asking banks not to mention the regulatory stress tests as part of their first-quarter earnings results, according to a source familiar with government discussions.
Wall Street sets 5th weekly gain on banks, Boeing off late
Stocks jumped on Thursday after Wells Fargo said it expects to report a record quarterly profit, fueling a month-long rally prompted by hopes that deterioration in the financial sector was abating.
Wall St racks up 5th weekly gain as banks surge
Stocks jumped on Thursday after Wells Fargo said it expects to report a record quarterly profit, fueling a month-long rally prompted by hopes that deterioration in the financial sector was abating.
Wells Fargo shocks market with record profit
Wells Fargo & Co said it expects to post a record $3 billion first-quarter profit, causing its shares to soar 31.7 percent and providing a welcome jolt to the stock market and a still-troubled banking sector.
Wall St scores 5th weekly jump on bank hopes
U.S. stocks jumped on Thursday after Wells Fargo said it expects to report a record quarterly profit, fueling a month-long rally prompted by hopes that deterioration in the financial sector was abating.
Berkshire gains on Wells stake despite Moody's cut
A day after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc lost its triple-A credit rating, its shares rose to the highest since mid-January after Wells Fargo & Co , one of its largest investments, projected a surprise $3 billion first-quarter profit.
Wall Street climbs as Wells Fargo boosts banks
Stocks jumped on Thursday after Wells Fargo said it expects to report a record quarterly profit, providing a ray of hope for the struggling financial sector and adding fuel to the month-long rally.
Wells Fargo exec comments from earnings announcement
Led by traditional banking activities, Wells Fargo & Co. said Thursday that its business in the first quarter was strong, adding that the purchase of Wachovia had exceeded expectations.
Wall Street climbs on Wells Fargo and banks
Stocks rallied on Thursday as Wells Fargo gave preliminary first-quarter results that were stronger than expected, providing a ray of hope in the struggling financial sector.
Wells Fargo results ignite Wall Street
Stocks jumped on Thursday as Wells Fargo gave preliminary first-quarter results that were stronger than expected, providing relief to the troubled financial sector.
Wells Fargo shocks market with big profit
Wells Fargo & Co said it expects to post a $3 billion first-quarter profit, sending its shares soaring, lifting a wide range of stocks, and providing a welcome jolt to the troubled banking sector.