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President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he will impose a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective Jan. 20, the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration. He cited affordability concerns and criticized rates of 20% to 30% under the prior administration. This move represents yet another... Does Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Make Visa and Mastercard a Buy?.

US big banks are set to kick off earnings season next week, and experts are bracing for solid results. According to Ken Leon, a senior CFRA analyst, the outlook for these banking giants is “very positive”, with several tailwinds that could lift both profits and stock prices.

JPMorgan Chase is set to release fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, followed by Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup the next day.

AI-driven demand is fueling outsized gains in memory, storage, and power infrastructure stocks, with SNDK up 71% in a month and MU up 230% in 2025. Geopolitical events, notably US action in Venezuela, boosted oil and defense stocks, but pressured Canadian oil sands due to heavy crude competition.

The U.S. involvement in Venezuela's oil sector offers a potential opportunity for international banks, with JPMorgan Chase in an advantageous spot due to its history in the country and past involvement with international trade financing.

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, before the opening bell on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / CANEX Metals Inc. ("CANEX" or the "Company") (TSXV:CANX) is pleased to announce significant support for its Offer (the "Offer") to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Gold Basin Resources Corporation ("Gold Basin") (TSX.V:GXX) and has extended the Offer deadline to January 19th, 2026, as Gold Basin's lack of a transfer agent has resulted in challenges and delays for shareholders of Gold Basin ("Gold Basin Shareholders") to deposit to the Offer. Highlights: 47% of the shares of Gold Basin ("Gold Basin Shares") have been deposited to the Offer.

Citigroup is in the middle of a dramatic turnaround, with shares nearly doubling since April as the market re-rated its equity from deep value to fair value. C's P/TBV multiple expanded from 0.8x to 1.3x, reflecting improved profitability and market confidence in management's transformation strategy under Jane Fraser. Recent results show ROTCE approaching 10%, validating management's 2026 targets and supporting sustained business momentum, though the easy value opportunity has closed.

Shares of the global megabank have outperformed over the past three years, but the bar is raised.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Citi Wealth released The Short and Long: Q1 Macro Investment View, a new, quarterly report designed to offer global, data-driven guidance to help investors navigate increasingly complex markets with confidence and clarity. Following an unpredictable and sometimes volatile macro picture in 2025, Citi Wealth's focus in 2026 is constructing dynamic portfolios with core positions – rather than shifting point-in-time forecasts – as a winning strategy to navigate vol.

Cerity Partners LLC grew its stake in Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) by 3.4% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,029,530 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 34,184 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC owned

Morgan Stanley (MS) has filed paperwork for a Bitcoin Trust and a Solana Trust, marking its first direct move into crypto-focused exchange-traded products after

C hits a new 52-week high as strategic exits, easing regulation and a softer-rate backdrop lift confidence, but is there more upside left? Let us find out.

Jim Cramer warns against the Venezuela oil trade. Find out which undervalued bank and pharma stocks he says to buy for 2026 instead.

While tech and artificial intelligence stocks can continue to move higher, there's increased scrutiny on the sector. After years of underperformance, the banking sector appears to have some tailwinds.

The Dow reached the close at 48,977 -- a record-high level. The blue-chip index gained +594 points on the day.

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Citigroup Inc.'s valuation is in line with other Money Center Banks. It is no longer cheap. Earnings forecasts appear aggressive, and out of 29 analysts covering C stock, only one rates it as a sell. It appears to be priced for perfection. AI-related productivity gains may benefit Citigroup more than other banks, and falling short-term rates should narrow the gap in its Net Interest Margin with its peers.

"Jobs Week" starts Wednesday with ADP private-sector payrolls and JOLTS numbers, and ends Friday with the full BLS report.