Investment Banking Industry News
A collection of Investment Banking latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Barclays profits surge 17% as investment bank income rises to £8bn
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Barclays has revealed its profits jumped by 17% over the…
Barclays profits surge as investment bank cashes in on market turmoil
Barclays has reported a significant 17 per cent surge in profits during the first half of 2026, primarily driven by robust performance in its investment banking division amid heightened dealmaking and financial market activity. This strong showing…
Barclays profits surge 17% as investment bank cashes in on trading spurt
Barclays has revealed its profits jumped by 17% over the first half of 2026 as its investment bank cashed in on more dealmaking and activity in the financial markets. This helped to offset the banking group setting aside more to cover bad debts.
Barclays Q2 Profit Beats Forecasts as Investment Banking Strength Offsets Higher Costs
Barclays reported stronger-than-expected first-half earnings on Tuesday, driven by robust investment banking performance, higher equities trading revenue, and increased dealmaking activity. Despite the earnings beat, the British lender's shares…
Barclays bolsters Asia investment banking team in push for fee growth
HONG KONG, July 28: Barclays is moving to bolster its investment banking presence across Asia-Pacific, prioritising fee-rich advisory and M&A opportunities a year after restructuring its regional team. 'We want to add more to our core coverage…
Performance Insights - July 2026
During Q2, asset markets swayed with shifting market sentiment around the prospects for a resolution of the Middle East conflict. Despite the US-Iran MoU committing both sides to a peace deal and declining inflation expectations, the Fed outlook…
HSI edges higher to 25,310 points at market close, Laopu Gold plummets 23pc
Hang Seng Index edged higher to above 25,300 points at market close on Tuesday, Laopu Gold (6181) plummeted 23.76 percent as major investment banks lowered its target prices. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 103…
Politics And The Markets 07/29/26
This is the forum for daily political discussion on Seeking Alpha. A new version is published every market day. Please don't leave political comments on other articles or posts on the site. The comments below are not regulated with the same rigor…
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0739 GMT – Barclays earnings were messy with investment banking beating estimates, while there were some small misses…
AI sell-off deepens as chip stocks slump in market retreat - business live
It is a mixed open for European stock markets this morning – the Stoxx Europe 600 is up by 0.1%, while the UK's blue chip FTSE 100 index down by 0.1%. Oil prices are falling again today, with the international benchmark Brent crude down 2.7%…
Textron reiterates $6.40-$6.60 EPS outlook while self-funding MV-75 amid Industrial sale process (NYSE:TXT)
Earnings Call Insights: Textron (TXT) Q2 2026 'In the second quarter, Textron grew revenue by 3%' and 'we quickly took action last quarter when we announced our intent to separate the Industrial segment,' with CEO, President & Director Lisa…
Visa projects Q4 EPS growth in the low end of mid-teens while outlining workforce role eliminations (NYSE:V)
Visa reported robust year-over-year revenue and EPS growth, driven by resilient consumer and commercial spending and effective strategic execution, indicating strength in core business drivers. Management highlighted strong growth in value-added…
Miniso: Solid Yield And IP Traction Offset By Capital Allocation Overhang
We downgrade Miniso to HOLD from BUY due to questionable capital allocation and execution risks. MNSO's investment in Yonghui Supermarket raises concerns about capital misallocation and lack of clear strategic benefit. Despite attractive 12% total…
Omnicom targets 4.5%-5% 2026 organic growth while advancing $900M synergies and completing $5B buyback by Q1 2027 (NYSE:OMC)
Analysts questioned the durability of Omnicom's accelerated growth, as management expressed increased confidence based on a larger focus on core operations and asset dispositions, but admitted it's hard to predict the future. Management reported…
Annaly Capital Management Inc. (NLY) Stock Forecasts
Annaly Capital Management is a leading diversified capital manager. It is a publicly traded REIT that invests in and finances residential assets. The company has three different types of businesses: Agency, Mortgage Servicing Rights, and…
Receive a Daily briefing on Investment Banking Industry News
Get Started