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State Street

The Revenue Paradox: State Street’s Record Assets Met With Investor Skepticism as Costs Climb

In a striking display of the "beat-and-drop" phenomenon, State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results on January 16, 2026, that highlighted a growing tension in the custody banking sector. Despite hitting record revenue of $3.67 billion—a 7.5% year-over-year increase—and reaching an all-time

ETF

The $19 Trillion Milestone: How 2025 Became the Year of the ETF Revolution

As the final trading days of 2025 wind down, the global financial landscape has been fundamentally reshaped by a historic surge into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). What began as a steady migration from traditional mutual funds has accelerated into a full-scale exodus, with global ETF assets under management (AUM) shattering records

Financial Services

Wall Street Eyes Asset Management Renaissance: SEI Investments Leads Wave of Bullish Revisions

As the final trading days of 2025 unfold, a palpable shift in sentiment is sweeping through the financial services sector. Asset management firms, long pressured by fee compression and passive-index dominance, are witnessing a significant resurgence in investor confidence. This optimism was punctuated this week by a series of aggressive