Electronic Arts
The gaming industry reached a seismic turning point as 2025 drew to a close, punctuated by the formal shareholder approval of the $56.5 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA). This monumental deal, the largest "take-private" transaction in the history of interactive entertainment, effectively removes one
JPMorgan Chase
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) saw its shares slide 4% this week following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, which revealed a significant bottom-line miss driven by the complex and costly takeover of the Apple Card portfolio. Despite posting record revenues and strong performance across
Goldman Sachs
On January 15, 2026, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) silenced critics of its strategic pivot by reporting a powerhouse fourth-quarter performance for 2025, headlined by a staggering $9.34 billion in annual investment banking fees. The firm’s earnings report showcased a definitive return to its roots as the world’s
Chevron
The global energy landscape underwent a seismic shift in the opening weeks of 2026, as Chevron (NYSE: CVX) emerged as the primary beneficiary of a dramatic geopolitical restructuring in South America. Following a series of events that culminated in the removal of the Maduro administration in Venezuela on January 5,
Citigroup
In a landmark financial result that signals the most significant turning point in its decade-long turnaround, Citigroup (NYSE: C) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings today that blew past even the most optimistic Wall Street forecasts. While analysts had entered the quarter expecting a sector-leading 21% year-on-year growth, the bank delivered a
Visa
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial services sector, shares of payment processing titans Visa and Mastercard plummeted on Tuesday following a surprise endorsement from President Donald Trump for the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). The legislative push, which aims to dismantle what critics call a "
Housing Market
In a startling reversal for a sector that has spent years in the doldrums, U.S. mortgage applications skyrocketed by 28.5% in the second week of January 2026. The surge, reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), marks the largest weekly increase in years and signals a potential "
Citigroup
Citigroup (NYSE: C) delivered a commanding performance in its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, signaling a definitive rebound in dealmaking activity and the successful maturation of CEO Jane Fraser’s "ruthless simplification" strategy. Despite a significant one-time charge related to its final exit from Russia, the bank posted an
Small-Cap
As of January 13, 2026, the financial landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, marked by a decisive "regime shift" that many Wall Street analysts are calling the "Great Rotation." For the first two weeks of the year, the Russell 2000 Index, the primary benchmark for small-cap
Banking
As the fourth-quarter earnings season for 2025 officially kicks off, a clear rift is emerging among the titans of American finance. On January 13, 2026, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) reported adjusted earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, fueled by a resurgence in investment banking and high-volume trading. However, the
Goldman Sachs
As the Wall Street earnings season kicks into high gear this January 2026, all eyes are on Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS). The firm, which has spent much of the last two years pivoting away from its ill-fated foray into retail banking, is signaling a thunderous return to its roots. Analysts
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) officially launched the fourth-quarter earnings season today, delivering a financial performance that exceeded analyst expectations on the bottom line but left investors uneasy about the year ahead. Despite reporting a significant beat on adjusted earnings and providing a robust outlook for revenue, the banking