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The fund seeks to track the investment results of the Dow Jones U.S. Financial Services Index (the Underlying Index), which measures the performance of the financial services sector of the U.S. equity market. The Underlying Index is a subset of the Dow Jones U.S. Index (Parent Index) and includes components of the following subsectors in the Parent Index banks, asset managers, consumer finance, specialty finance, investments services and mortgage finance.

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Esperti della CNBC discutono prospettive e strategie su Spotify, Shake Shack, Wynn Resorts e un ETF finanziario.

Spotify, Shake Shack, Wynn Resorts e non solo: se ne parla alla CNBC

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/07/final-trades-shake-shack-wynn-resorts-spotify-and-the-iyf.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Joshua Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said he is bullish on Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>), which reported quarterly earnings last week. The company will open 40 to 50 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SHAK/earnings">new company-operated stores this year, he noted.</a>
On May 1, the company reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of 14 cents, missing the street view of 16 cents. Quarterly sales of $320.90 million (up 10.5%) missed the analyst consensus estimate of $328.08 million.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said the international expansion makes Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) a growth stock.
On the earnings front, Wynn Resorts reported quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share on May 6, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.19 per share. The company also reported quarterly sales of $1.70 billion, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.74 billion.
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Shannon Saccocia, chief investment officer of NB Private Wealth, named iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) as her final trade, saying lack of new regulation is a driver here.
Joseph M. Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, said Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) hit another all-time high.
Spotify reported quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share on April 29, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.33. However, the company&#8217;s quarterly sales of $4.41 billion (4.19 billion euros), up 15% year over year, beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.20 billion.
Price Action:
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<li>Shake Shack shares climbed 3.3% to close at $101.93 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Wynn Resorts shares rose 0.7% to $84.12 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Financials ETF rose 0.6% on Wednesday..</li>
<li>Spotify shares climbed 3.8% to settle at $657.10.</li>
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Spotify, Shake Shack, Wynn Resorts And More: CNBC's 'Final Trades'

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CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Shake Shack, Wynn Resorts, Spotify Technology, iShares U.S. Financial ETF

On CNBC's <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/03/26/final-trades-chewy-wabtec-crown-castle-and-jpmorgan-chase.html">&#8220;Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said he is long-term bullish but a bit nervous for the short term on Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>).
RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams, on Feb. 20, maintained Vertex Pharmaceuticals with a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VRTX/analyst-ratings"> $407 to $408</a>.
Shannon Saccocia of NB Private Wealth named iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) as her final trade.
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Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management picked Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), saying the stock is close to its 52-week high.
Supporting his view, MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson, on March 17, upgraded Netflix from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $850 to $1100.
Price Action:
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<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares gained 0.5% to close at $502.55 on Thursday.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Financials ETF fell 0.6% during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>Netflix shares gained 0.6% to close at $976.72 on Thursday.</li>
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CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Netflix, iShares U.S. Financial ETF

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been put on ice. Staffers have been told to halt all work, and the agency's Washington headquarters has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cfpb">reportedly been shut down</a>. 
While this unprecedented move raises serious concerns about consumer rights, it also presents a potential opportunity for investors. ETFs with significant exposure to banks, payday lenders, and credit reporting agencies may benefit if looser regulations translate into higher profit margins.
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Banking &amp; Financial Sector ETFs: The Biggest Beneficiaries?
Big banks have frequently clashed with the CFPB over issues ranging from overdraft fees to consumer lending practices. With the watchdog out of commission, major financial institutions could see reduced compliance costs and potentially higher profits. 
Investors looking to capitalize on this regulatory shift might consider ETFs with heavy bank exposure, such as:
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<li>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>): This fund tracks large U.S. financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>). </li>
<li>Invesco KBW Bank ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBWB#NASDAQ">KBWB</a>): This ETF could benefit if regulatory rollbacks allow banks to expand lending operations with fewer restrictions. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), Bank Of America and Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) are among the top holdings of the ETF.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>): Another broad financial sector play, IYF provides exposure to insurance firms, banks, and capital markets. Among its top holdings are S&amp;P Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>), BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) and Wells Fargo.</li>
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FinTech &amp; Alternative Lending: Risky Yet Promising
The CFPB has been a thorn in the side of payday lenders and fintech firms, often cracking down on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42836870/warren-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-subsidiary-sued-over-unaffordable-loans-2008-style-predatory-loan-approval-tactics">predatory lending practices</a>. With enforcement on hold, companies like LendingClub (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LC#NYSE">LC</a>) may operate with fewer regulatory headaches. That makes fintech-focused ETFs worth watching, such as:
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<li>Global X FinTech ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINX#NASDAQ">FINX</a>): This fund invests in innovative financial technology firms that could benefit from a more relaxed regulatory environment. Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) and Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) sit at the top of the portfolio distribution.</li>
<li>iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVAL#BATS">SVAL</a>): It is an equal-weighted equity index tracking the Russell 2000 Focused Value Select Index which measures the performance of small-cap U.S. companies&nbsp;including LendingClub.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Background</h3>
The CFPB, created in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, has been — according to advocates — a necessary watchdog keeping financial institutions in check. 
For example, the CFPB has <a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/twelve-years-of-protecting-consumers-and-honest-businesses/#:~:text=Here%27s%20a%20look%20at%20some,CFPB%20enforcement%20and%20supervision%20work">recovered</a> over $17.5 billion for consumers affected by fraudulent or predatory practices.
It has also <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/consumer-protection/how-cfpb-changes-could-impact-consumers-a2527371632/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">established</a> rules to limit overdraft fees and reduce credit card late fees, aiming to protect consumers from excessive charges.
Meanwhile, critics — especially from the banking industry (i.e., JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon) — argue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/42024453/if-youre-in-a-knife-fight-you-better-damn-well-bring-a-knife-jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-calls-for-a-stand-against-regulation">it&#8217;s a regulatory burden</a>.
Now, with an abrupt directive for staff to ‘stand down' and stop all work, the agency's future is uncertain.
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Regulatory Freeze At CFPB: These ETFs Could Gain As Oversight Weakens

JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) shares are trading nearly flat premarket after it reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42997622/jpmorganchase-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter FY24 results</a>.
Reported revenue&nbsp;rose&nbsp;11% year-on-year to&nbsp;$42.8&nbsp;billion. Net revenue (<a target="_blank" href="https://jpmorganchaseco.gcs-web.com/node/723716/html#a4q24erfexhibit991narrative.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">managed</a>) was&nbsp;$43.7 billion&nbsp;(+10%&nbsp;Y/Y), beating the&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$41.707 billion.
Consumer &amp; Community Banking (CCB) revenue rose 1%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$18.362&nbsp;billion, and Commercial &amp; Investment Bank revenue was&nbsp;$17.598&nbsp;billion&nbsp;(+18% Y/Y) in the quarter.
Investment Banking revenue was&nbsp;$2.6&nbsp;billion, up&nbsp;46% Y/Y, in the quarter. Investment Banking fees rose 49% Y/Y, led by higher fees across all products.
Asset and Wealth Management revenue was&nbsp;$5.8&nbsp;billion&nbsp;(+13%&nbsp;Y/Y), and Corporate revenue stood at&nbsp;$2.00&nbsp;billion&nbsp;(+13%&nbsp;Y/Y) in the quarter.
In AWM,&nbsp;Assets under management stood at&nbsp;$4.0&nbsp;trillion, and client assets stood at&nbsp;$5.9&nbsp;trillion&nbsp;(up&nbsp;18%), driven by higher market levels and continued net inflows.
Net interest income fell 3% Y/Y to $23.5 billion in the quarter. Net interest income excluding Markets&nbsp;stood at $23.0 billion, down 2% Y/Y, due to lower rates and deposit margin compression along with lower deposit balances in CCB.&nbsp;
Noninterest revenue was&nbsp;$20.3 billion, up&nbsp;29%&nbsp;Y/Y, in the quarter. Noninterest revenue, excluding Markets,&nbsp;increased 30% Y/Y to $13.7 billion, led by higher asset management fees in AWM and CCB, increased investment banking fees and lower net investment securities losses.
Noninterest expense decreased&nbsp;7%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$22.8&nbsp;billion in the quarter. Average loans rose&nbsp;2%&nbsp;Y/Y and up 1% quarter-over-quarter; average deposits were up&nbsp;2%&nbsp;Y/Y and 1% Q/Q.
In CCB, Debit and credit card sales volume increased by&nbsp;8% Y/Y, and active mobile customers were up&nbsp;7%&nbsp;Y/Y.&nbsp;
In CIB, Market revenue rose&nbsp;21% Y/Y, with Fixed Income Markets increasing 20% and Equity Markets up&nbsp;22% in the quarter.
JPM&#8217;s provision for credit losses was&nbsp;$2.6 billion&nbsp;(-5%&nbsp;Y/Y), including net charge-offs of&nbsp;$2.4&nbsp;billion&nbsp;and a net reserve build of&nbsp;$267 million.&nbsp;
Net income rose 50% Y/Y to&nbsp;$14.0&nbsp;billion&nbsp;in the quarter. EPS of&nbsp;$4.81 exceeded&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of&nbsp;$4.11</a>.
The CET1 capital ratio stood at&nbsp;15.7%, and the advanced CET1 capital ratio was&nbsp;15.8%. The bank&#8217;s capital distributions included a dividend per share of&nbsp;$1.25&nbsp;and $4.0 billion of common stock net repurchases.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.jpmorganchase.com/content/dam/jpmc/jpmorgan-chase-and-co/investor-relations/documents/quarterly-earnings/2024/4th-quarter/9aff0e71-2b8c-4f41-ac93-8da74c263894.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outlook</a>: JPMorgan expects FY25 net interest income,&nbsp;excluding Markets, of ~$90 billion and project card&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">services NCO rate of ~3.60%.</a>
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, said, &#8220;The U.S. economy has been resilient. Unemployment remains relatively low, and consumer spending stayed healthy, including during the holiday season. Businesses are more optimistic about the economy, and they are encouraged by expectations for a more pro-growth agenda and improved collaboration between government and business.&#8221;
&#8220;However, two significant risks remain. Ongoing and future spending requirements will likely be inflationary, and therefore, inflation may persist for some time. Additionally, geopolitical conditions remain the most dangerous and complicated since World War II.&#8221;
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Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYG#NYSE">IYG</a>) and&nbsp;iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>).
Price Action: JPM shares are up 0.29% at $248.18  premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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JPMorgan Chase Q4 Earnings: Investment Banking Revenue Jumps 46%, CEO Jamie Dimon Says 'Inflation May Persist For Some Time'

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines" rel="noreferrer noopener">Earlier this week</a> at CES 2025, Delta Air Lines, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) demonstrated Delta Concierge, an AI-powered digital tool that will add advanced capabilities to its Fly Delta app <a target="_blank" href="https://news.delta.com/delta-unveils-ai-powered-travel-journey-new-multi-modal-transportation-options" rel="noreferrer noopener">beginning in 2025</a>.
The airline also announced &#8216;multi-modal&#8217; transportation options offered through Delta partners Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) and Joby Aviation, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>).&nbsp;
The airline added Delta Concierge to the Fly Delta app for a seamless, personalized travel experience that leverages generative AI.&nbsp;
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At CES in 2020, Delta previewed its &#8216;concierge&#8217; concept. Delta also previewed new partnerships with&nbsp;Uber and&nbsp;Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) YouTube, including its expectations from its&nbsp;Joby partnership.&nbsp;
Delta is striving to build customer loyalty using data and AI. The AI assistant will work to create time-saving efficiencies, including notifying customers about passport expiration, visa requirements, weather updates, and wayfinding at unfamiliar airports.
In the future, Delta Concierge will enable customers to automatically connect to Delta Sync Wi-Fi and Delta Sync seatback, the airline&#8217;s personalized in-flight entertainment experience.
Delta also outlined a multimodal future of travel in which a single customer itinerary will be connected from start to finish through deep partner integrations. The Delta-Uber partnership will allow customers to earn miles for eligible rides and deliveries.
Delta Concierge will also connect with Joby&#8217;s&nbsp;electric air taxi&nbsp;service. Delta and Joby announced their alliance in 2022 and expect to begin operating in Delta&#8217;s New York and Los Angeles hubs.
B Of A Securities&#8217; Andrew G. Didora <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42824930/bofa-expects-deltato-maintain-10-eps-growth-in-2025-sees-strong-q4-result" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised estimates for</a> Delta ahead of its fourth-quarter print. Didora raised the quarterly revenue growth estimate to 4.3% (prior 3.6%), versus the 2%-4% outlook. He expects EPS of $1.78 versus the guidance of $1.60-$1.85.
Morgan Stanley&#8217;s Ravi Shankar maintained&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/12/42450095/us-airlines-set-to-fly-high-in-2025-analyst-says-perfect-storm-of-tailwinds-will-propel-industry-gains" rel="noreferrer noopener">a bullish outlook</a> on the airline industry. The analyst flagged how airlines like Delta reaped the benefits of &#8220;the premiumization trend,&#8221; backed by loyalty programs, credit cards, and brand partnerships. Goldman Sachs&#8217; Catherine O&#8217;Brien <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42119662/goldman-sachs-analyst-sees-delta-eps-soaring-to-950-by-fy26-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">also voiced similar</a> sentiments.
Delta chief Ed Bastian&nbsp;had signaled <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42106369/delta-chief-says-trump-could-be-a-breath-of-fresh-air-for-aviation-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">positive regulatory changes</a> for the industry under Donald Trump&#8217;s presidency.
Delta stock surged over 45% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) and iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>).
Price Action: DAL stock closed at $61.18 on Wednesday.
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) are heading toward a critical Jan. 10 deadline over new compliance measures affecting the asset manager&#8217;s holdings in U.S. banks, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over institutional investor influence in the banking sector.
What Happened: The FDIC is pushing BlackRock, which manages $11.5 trillion in assets, to accept enhanced oversight requirements when it owns more than 10% of FDIC-supervised banks&#8217; shares, the Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/1d559e21-66b6-4a50-8177-6b0daefaf7a1">reported</a>, citing sources. 
This move follows competitor Vanguard&#8216;s recent agreement to broader FDIC oversight and expanded passivity agreements covering banks within larger holding companies.
BlackRock&#8217;s stakes in 39 U.S. community and regional banks exceed the 10% threshold, triggering regulatory concern. In an October comment letter, BlackRock strongly opposed the proposal, arguing it would &#8220;harm investors, disrupt the flow of capital to the economy, and undermine the efficacy&#8221; of existing regulations.
In its iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>), BlackRock&#8217;s largest banking holdings are in JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co, Bank of America Corp, and Wells Fargo &amp; Company.
BlackRock and FDIC did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: The conflict reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of major asset managers&#8217; influence over the financial sector. Harvard law professor John Coates, in his 2023 book &#8220;The Problem of Twelve,&#8221; warned about the unprecedented concentration of voting power, noting that major index funds together <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38051183/could-3-powerful-fund-managers-take-control-of-us-banks">control over 20% of S&amp;P 500 companies&#8217; votes</a>.
FDIC director Jonathan McKernan has emphasized the necessity of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38051183/could-3-powerful-fund-managers-take-control-of-us-banks">robust compliance measures</a>, particularly as passive investment giants like BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street Corp. continue to expand their holdings through index funds.
While BlackRock proposed alternative passivity agreements in December, these fell short of the compliance measures Vanguard accepted. The FDIC&#8217;s January deadline comes as the agency anticipates new leadership following the upcoming administration change.
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BlackRock Faces Jan. 10 Deadline For Compliance Over Bank Stakes As FDIC Scrutinizes Investor Power: Report

The global fund managers increased their allocation to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42527883/top-3-financial-stocks-which-could-rescue-your-portfolio-for-december">financial stocks</a>, which include both banks and insurance companies, to an all-time high in December.
What Happened: According to the Bank of America&#8217;s Global Fund Manager Survey, as reported <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/investors-allocation-to-us-stocks-hits-record-high-amid-super-bullish-sentiment-bofa-survey-164349535.html">by</a> Yahoo Finance, investors&#8217; allocation to banks increased by 23% points in December compared to the previous month. This resulted in global fund managers being 41% overweight on banking stocks in December, which is the highest since January 2022.
Similarly, the allocation to insurance companies surged by 15% points month-on-month. This represented an overweight position of 20% within the sectors by the global fund managers. It is the highest since February 2014.
Furthermore, the investor positioning relative to their historical long-term positions increased within the financial universe, followed by the U.S. stocks and utilities, according to the BofA survey.
The investors were underweight with respect to their exposure to cash, Eurozone stocks, staples, and bonds.
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What Are The Analysts Saying
Mario Georgiou, executive director, head of investments at InCred Global Wealth U.K., in an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42158682/donald-trumps-win-positive-for-financials-energy-sector-as-pro-growth-effects-will-outweigh-inflationary-pressures-says-analyst">exclusive conversation with Benzinga</a>, described tax cuts and deregulation as tailwinds to the markets. He considers inflationary policies such as tariffs and immigration impacts as headwinds, leading to a steepening yield curve, and higher term premiums.
"Financials offer an attractive risk-reward and that this recent post-election rally has room to run," added Georgiou. According to him "Financials are not only well positioned to capture the benefits of the above-mentioned Trump tailwinds, but are also less impacted / would even benefit from the Trump headwinds."
Bank of America's global economics team recently summarized the sentiment, stating, "Pro-growth policies like deregulation of financial services and energy, as well as lower taxes, are boosting market sentiment and asset prices."
According to Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden, large-cap banks remain optimistic about the economy. &#8220;Healthy consumer spending trends and strong corporate balance sheets have supported a constructive outlook,&#8221; Ramsden said in a recent note.
The top-performing financial stocks of 2024 include Robinhood Markets, Interactive Brokers Group, Coinbase Global, KKR &amp; Co, and Wells Fargo.
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<td>Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</td>
<td>236.54%</td>
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<td>Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>)</td>
<td>111.59%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td>98.65%</td>
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<td>KKR &amp; Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>)</td>
<td>85.99%</td>
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<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>43.54%</td>
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<td>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</td>
<td>42.75%</td>
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<td>M&amp;T Bank Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>)</td>
<td>41.08%</td>
</tr>
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<td>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>)</td>
<td>38.52%</td>
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<td>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</td>
<td>36.04%</td>
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<td>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>34.09%</td>
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<td>Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</td>
<td>32.89%</td>
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<td>Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FITB#NASDAQ">FITB</a>)</td>
<td>29.53%</td>
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<td>PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</td>
<td>26.71%</td>
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<td>Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>)</td>
<td>25.74%</td>
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<td>HSBC Holdings Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>)</td>
<td>21.24%</td>
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<td>Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>)</td>
<td>13.69%</td>
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<td>American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>)</td>
<td>3.46%</td>
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</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Note: Data as of market close on Dec. 17, 2024</figcaption></figure>
The iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) has risen 31.35% year-to-date.
Similarly, other financial-focused ETFs have seen strong gains. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) surged 30.3%, while the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFH#NYSE">VFH</a>) climbed 30.89%.
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Fund Managers Increase Allocation To Banking And Insurance Stocks In December: Here Are The Best Performing Financial Stocks In 2024

U.S. financial stocks are enjoying a banner year in 2024, with the sector posting the strongest yearly return in nearly three decades, fueled by the spectacular resilience of the American economy and soaring investor optimism for deregulation following Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Trump</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">'s November election victory.</a>
The iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) has skyrocketed 34% year-to-date, representing the fund's best annual performance since its launch in 2001.
Similarly, other financial-focused ETFs have seen strong gains. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) surged 31.7%, its strongest rally since 2013, while the Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFH#NYSE">VFH</a>) climbed 32.4%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: A Year To Remember For Financial Stocks</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="475" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16154716/image-134-1024x475.png" alt="" class="wp-image-694668" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16154716/image-134-1024x475.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16154716/image-134-300x139.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16154716/image-134-768x356.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16154716/image-134-1536x713.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16154716/image-134.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Financial Sector&#8217;s Biggest Winners In 2024</h3>
This year has produced standout performances from a range of individual financial stocks. Below is a list of the 10 best-performing financial equities of 2024 within the IYF ETF:
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<td>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</td>
<td>242.28%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>)</td>
<td>118.22%</td>
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<td>Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>)</td>
<td>102.81%</td>
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<td>Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)</td>
<td>91.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>)</td>
<td>88.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td>81.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>)</td>
<td>80.90%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>)</td>
<td>74.57%</td>
</tr>
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<td>SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)</td>
<td>68.99%</td>
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<td>Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>) </td>
<td>66.88%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of Dec. 16, 2024</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Financial Stocks Soared In 2024</h3>
The 2024 rally in financial stocks has been driven by a potent cocktail of strong economic growth, declining interest rates, and deregulation optimism.
The U.S. economy demonstrated remarkable resilience, with economic growth accelerating from 1.6% in the first quarter to 3% in the second quarter, and maintaining a solid 2.8% in the third quarter. 
Survey data for December further underscored this momentum, showing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42511277/us-services-sector-booms-at-fastest-pace-since-october-2021-business-activity-leaps-to-over-two-year-highs">private-sector activity expanding at its fastest pace since April 2022</a>, with particularly strong growth in the services sector—the backbone of the financial economy.
Bank of America&#8217;s global economics team recently summarized the sentiment, stating, &#8220;Pro-growth policies like deregulation of financial services and energy, as well as lower taxes, are boosting market sentiment and asset prices.&#8221;
One of the most critical tailwinds was the de-inversion of the U.S. yield curve. The Federal Reserve's decision to ease interest rates, coupled with steady economic growth and resilient inflation, flipped the gap between short- and long-term Treasury yields. This dynamic allowed banks to borrow cheaply via short-term funding and lend at higher, long-term rates—improving net interest margins and boosting profitability.
Mortgage rates, for example, remain high because they are linked to longer-dated Treasury yields, even as interest rates have declined. 
"Economic growth data has been coming in generally better than expected lately, which has helped push Treasury yields higher, while at the same time pricing out the need for an aggressive rate-cutting campaign by the Fed," LPL Financial said in a recent note.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next for Financial Stocks In 2025?</h3>
Heading into 2025, Wall Street sees more tailwinds for the financial sector, particularly from deregulation. "We expect a broad deregulatory push benefiting energy and financial services," Bank of America said. The firm also noted that deregulation in the banking system could ease credit constraints while stabilizing the financial system, especially given the rapid rise of private lending, which remains largely unregulated.
According to Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden, large-cap banks remain optimistic about the economy. "Healthy consumer spending trends and strong corporate balance sheets have supported a constructive outlook," Ramsden said in a recent note.
However, regional banks remain cautious about loan growth, with many pointing to a potential rebound in early-to-mid 2025. While client sentiment has improved post-election, this optimism hasn't yet translated into higher lending activity.
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Financial Stocks Near Record Year: Could Trump Deregulation Fuel Bigger Gains In 2025?

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/12/04/final-trades-uber-workday-eqt-corp-and-the-iyf.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management said she will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBER/analyst-ratings">stick with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>).</a>
On Wednesday, JMP Securities analyst Andrew Boone reiterated Uber Technologies with a Market Outperform and maintained a $95 price target.
Sarat Sethi of DCLA named Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) as his final trade.
On Nov. 26, Workday reported quarterly earnings of $1.89 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.76. Quarterly revenue came in at $2.16 billion which beat the consensus estimate of $2.13 billion and is an increase over sales of $1.87 billion from the same period last year.
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Shannon Saccocia of NB Private Wealth picked iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>).
Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners named EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) as his final trade.
On Nov. 25, EQT announced it entered into a definitive deal with funds managed by Blackstone Credit &amp; Insurance (BXCI) to form a new midstream joint venture. As per the deal, BXCI will provide EQT $3.5 billion of cash consideration in exchange for a non-controlling equity interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42164661/eqt-partners-with-blackstone-in-88-billion-midstream-venture-targets-9-billion-net-debt-by-year-end">in the joint venture</a>.
Price Action:
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<li>Uber shares gained 1.3% to close at $72.16 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Workday shares rose by 4.6% to settle at $268.87 during Wednesday's session.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Financials ETF fell by 0.2% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>EQT fell by 0.3% to settle at $44.69 during the session.</li>
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CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: Coinbase Global, The Walt Disney Company, Meta Platforms, iShares U.S. Financial ETF

Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/11/41968003/gold-drops-to-a-two-month-low-as-investors-turn-to-bitcoin-after-trumps-victory-but-this-economist-remains-confident-that-gold-will-surge">win is positive for the financial and energy sectors</a> as the &#8220;pro-growth effects of fiscal stimulus currently outweigh the inflationary risks in the near term​​​&#8221; according to an analyst. 
What Happened: Mario Georgiou, CFA and executive director, head of investments at InCred Global Wealth U.K., in an exclusive conversation with <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a>, described tax cuts and deregulation as tailwinds to the markets. He considers inflationary policies such as tariffs and immigration impacts as headwinds, leading to a steepening yield curve, and higher term premiums.
&#8220;Financials offer an attractive risk-reward and that this recent post-election rally has room to run,&#8221; added Georgiou. According to him &#8220;financials are not only well positioned to capture the benefits of the above-mentioned Trump tailwinds, but are also less impacted / would even benefit from the Trump headwinds.&#8221;
Despite a few dips, the equity markets have been trading higher than the pre-election levels after President-elect Trump&#8217;s victory. The S&amp;P 500 has increased by 3.22%, rising from $5,782.76 on Nov. 5 to $5,969.34 as of Friday&#8217;s close. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index has had a similar momentum, according to data from <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Meanwhile, Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (ACRA: XLF), Vanguard Financials ETF (ACRA: VFH), iShares U.S. Financials ETF (ACRA: IYF), and SPDR S&amp;P Bank ETF (ACRA: KBE), have returned over 30% year-to-date in 2024 outperforming the S&amp;P 500 Index&#8217;s 26% run.
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Other sectors that Georgiou prefers, include energy. According to him &#8220;deregulation supporting oil production and geopolitical risks could sustain elevated oil prices and relative valuations are attractive.&#8221;
Even though the energy sector has underperformed the broader markets in 2024, &#8220;fundamentally, companies are shareholder friendly with 8-12% shareholder yields, have strong balance sheets with low net debt to EBITDA ratios and high free cash flow yields of 6.50% and above,&#8221; he adds.
Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight ETF (ACRA: RSP), iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (ACRA: IWD), Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (ACRA: VYM) and ProShares S&amp;P 500 Ex-Energy ETF (ACRA: SPXE) have all underperformed the S&amp;P 500 on a year-to-date basis.
Why It Matters: As markets hit their 51st record high of 2024 and the S&amp;P 500 Index crossed 6,000 points, some analysts caution that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42134031/markets-got-it-wrong-after-elections-prospects-of-tariffs-not-good-for-equities-vs-dollar-says-ex-goldman-sachs-analyst"> tariffs could pose risks </a>to equities and suggest that the market may be overvalued.
&#8220;The prospect of tariffs isn't obviously good for equities, while it's clearly good for the Dollar," former Goldman Sachs FX strategist and senior fellow at Brookings Institution, Robin Brooks said in an X post. "Markets initially got this wrong, driving stocks up sharply right after Nov. 5,&#8221; he added.
However, Georgiou is &#8220;cautiously optimistic&#8221; about the markets, he said &#8220;a neutral to fully invested equity allocation is warranted, with a focus on sectors benefiting from Trump's policies, whilst always maintaining our core investment principles, which is a focus on fundamentals, quality, and risk management.&#8221;
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Donald Trump's Win Positive For Financials, Energy Sector As 'Pro-Growth Effects Will Outweigh Inflationary Pressures,' Says Analyst

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/11/18/final-trades-eqt-meta-on-holdings-and-the-iyf.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Stephen L. Weiss of Short Hills Capital Partners picked Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). 
The current crux is over, Weiss says, adding that the Facebook parent company will be back up to the old highs.
Meta plans to challenge recent court decisions that allow several states and hundreds of school districts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/42015847/meta-wants-to-fight-back-order-allowing-states-and-schools-to-sue-over-social-media-addiction">across the United States to proceed with lawsuits.</a>
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Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners said EQT Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQT/earnings">is breaking out.</a>
On Oct. 29, EQT reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings. The company reported quarterly earnings of 12 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 6 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.382 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.316 billion.
Shannon Saccocia of NB Private Wealth named iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) as her final trade.
Brian Belski of BMO picked On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>).
On Nov. 12, On Holding reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales results and raised its FY24 net sales guidance. On Holding reported quarterly earnings of 17 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 23 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $734.52 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $704.58 million.
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<li>EQT shares gained 3.7% to close at $44.28 on Monday.</li>
<li>Meta shares gained by 0.1% to settle at $554.40 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Financials ETF gained by 0.4% during Monday's session.</li>
<li>On Holding shares fell by 0.8% to settle at $51.49.</li>
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/11/08/final-trades-glacier-bancorp-cme-group-the-ibit-and-the-iyf.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning picked CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>).
On Nov. 7, CME Group extended CEO Terry Duffy&#8216;s contract through 2026. The company appointed Lynne Fitzpatrick as President and CFO, and also named Suzanne Sprague as its new COO.
On Oct. 23, CME reported quarterly earnings of $2.68 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.65 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.584 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.579 billion.
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Brian Belski of BMO Capital named Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBCI#NYSE">GBCI</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GBCI/earnings">a little bank in Montana.</a>
On Oct. 24, Glacier Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of 45 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 41 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $180.231 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $186.939 million.
Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management picked iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>).
Shannon Saccocia of NB Private Wealth named iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) as her final trade.
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<li>Glacier Bancorp shares gained 0.8% to close at $56.44 during Friday's session.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Financials ETF shares rose 0.8% during Friday's session.</li>
<li>iShares Bitcoin Trust gained 0.2% during Friday's session.</li>
<li>CME Group shares gained 1.6% to close at $225.66 on Friday.</li>
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The U.S. Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation announced on Thursday they have opened a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel on topics including previous airline mergers, aircraft manufacturing, airline ticket sales, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40745931/delta-southwest-and-other-airlines-in-hot-waters-with-us-transportation-department-for-unfair-reward">pricing and rewards practices</a>.
The Details: The agencies <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-and-department-transportation-launch-broad-public-inquiry-state">have issued</a> a Request for Information (RFI) and seek the public's input on anticompetitive conduct, consolidation and issues affecting the availability and affordability of air travel options.&nbsp;
"Competition in air travel is a vehicle for better quality, better fares and better choices for Americans," said Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division.
"With this inquiry, we hope to learn more from the businesses and travelers at the center of this essential industry. Their feedback will ensure the Justice Department can continue to build on its historic efforts to protect competition in air travel," Kanter added.&nbsp;
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The U.S. Travel Association reacted to the DOJ's public inquiry into competition in air travel, which it sees as politically motivated.&nbsp;
"Today's announcement by the Departments of Transportation and Justice that they will launch ‘broad inquiries' into airline business practices is another in a long line of disappointing political stunts," the U.S. Travel Association said <a href="https://www.ustravel.org/press/us-travel-reacts-doj-dot-inquiry-air-travel-competition">in a statement</a>.
DOJ Cracks Down: Under the Biden administration, the DOJ has cracked down on industry consolidation and mergers and successfully blocked <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37455281/jetblue-spirit-airlines-shares-are-moving-monday-whats-going-on">the merger</a> of JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) and Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NASDAQ">SAVE</a>) earlier this year.  
Spirit Airlines continues to face financial trouble and a potential bankruptcy after the deal with JetBlue fell through. Earlier this week, it was reported the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/10/41496171/whats-going-on-with-spirit-airlines-stock-wednesday"> airline had resumed</a> preliminary merger discussions with Frontier Group Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>). The potential merger of the two airlines would likely coincide with Spirit's restructuring of its debt and other liabilities in bankruptcy and could be affected by actions resulting from the DOJ's latest inquiry. 
Last month, the DOT launched an inquiry into whether the loyalty programs of the four largest U.S. airlines have engaged in unfair, deceptive or noncompetitive practices. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), United Airlines and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) requesting records and reports related to the airlines&#8217; loyalty programs, practices and policies.
Federal agencies did allow a merger between Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40455513/alaska-airlines-hawaiian-airlines-1-9b-merger-gets-doj-green-light-awaits-transportation-department">to be completed</a> in September. However, the DOT required the companies to agree to a set of consumer protections before giving the deal the green light. 
Why It Matters: Other companies in the airline industry may be affected by the joint inquiry announced Thursday, including planemaker Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and parts supplier Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPR#NYSE">SPR</a>). Investors can monitor the effects on the industry through airline-focused ETFs, including the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) and the iShares Trust iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYT#BATS">IYT</a>). 
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