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AUGUST 7, 2023

For banks, it's the financial equivalent of Ozempic. After about a year of being weighed down by roughly $80 billion of leveraged loans, banks are starting to offload some of that debt again, a sign that investors are starting to believe in the sweet spot of lower inflation without a recession to follow.

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MARCH 24, 2024

Klarna aims to be the " artificial intelligence (AI) bank" and eyes a $20 billion valuation when it goes public. presence Founded in 2005, Klarna is a Swedish bank that has risen in popularity thanks to its flexible payment plans, known as buy now, pay later (BNPL). One way it did this was by leveraging generative AI.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024

trillion, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is a leader in the financial services industry. It has its hands in numerous areas, from consumer and commercial banking to capital markets and asset management. Does this strong momentum add fuel to the argument that Bank of America is a smart buy right now? 30) that totals a gargantuan $3.3

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) is the parent company of Nu Bank, a digital bank taking Latin America by storm. Starting in Brazil, the bank and financial services platform has disrupted the stodgy legacy institutions and is now closing in on 100 million active customers. Where will Nu Holdings stock land in 10 years?

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) , the parent company of NuBank, is a rapidly growing company leveraging financial technology ( fintech ) to bring banking to underserved regions and completely dominates the Brazilian market. Here's what you should know about this fast-growing bank and whether it's a good fit for your portfolio today.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Instead, it's a highly leveraged yen "carry trade" that has led to billions of dollars in selling and liquidations starting in the crypto market on Sunday night. But the fact the yen carry trade is inherently a leveraged trade means there can be billions of dollars of positions (long and short) unwound in a short amount of time.

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JUNE 23, 2023

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) has been at the forefront in leveraging this opportunity by programmatically matching buyers and sellers of advertisements on the CTV (connected television, a device or software used to support video content streaming) platform.

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JANUARY 28, 2024

One example IBM gave during its fourth-quarter earnings call was a pilot with banking giant Citigroup that involved the watsonx code assistant. IBM's mainframe systems are still prolific in certain industries, including banking. That's the IBM AI value proposition in a nutshell.

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JULY 5, 2024

Growth The big money-center banks like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have physical branches across the country, which have long been their primary method to attract retail customers. The online-only bank leans on technology to cater to its user base. JPMorgan is the largest bank in the U.S.,

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MAY 22, 2024

That caused the market to take a more risk-off posture, which the REIT followed by lowering its leverage ratio to its lowest level of the current cycle. Notwithstanding lower leverage, the prevailing return environment gives us confidence in the durability of the portfolio earnings profile," he said.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Except for a noteworthy sale in the first quarter of 2023, Chevron has remained a key holding for Berkshire and a notable exception to the selling spree in Apple , Bank of America , and other top holdings in 2024. To top it all off, Chevron has an elite balance sheet with very low leverage. Data source: Berkshire Hathaway SEC Filings.

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MAY 15, 2024

Growth + profits = a great business SoFi is an all-digital financial services app that offers lending, banking, and other services. It gained renown for its easy-to-use interface and low-fee lending products, and it leveraged its popularity to launch a comprehensive financial services business that addresses many consumer pain points.

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AUGUST 31, 2024

These companies are like banks but with the rapid growth rates of tech start-ups. When combined with an asset-light business model and a bit of leverage, the company is able to post consistent returns on equity that most companies can only dream of. The shares trade at nearly 10 times sales, which is almost unheard of for a bank stock.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

The tech-enabled banking platform continues to grow at a healthy pace, and it's turning the corner financially. Disrupting the banking industry SoFi is a financial services provider, but it doesn't own or operate any physical bank branches. SoFi has positioned itself to succeed in a hyper-competitive banking industry.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

For its part, CVC sees an opportunity to make European football overall more competitive against other sports on the world stage and leverage its experience with the best practices followed by other leagues, one person said. sold a 20% equity stake in the failed Signature Bank's. have joined a loan deal for Silver Lake.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

What happened Shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) climbed 37% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence , after the fintech and banking company announced strong second-quarter 2023 results and raised its full-year outlook. million, trouncing estimates for $476 million.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Bank of America Securities analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya began coverage on the supplier of accelerated computing server systems with a buy rating and a $1,040 price target. AI has legs Companies in virtually every sector are leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Howard Smith has positions in Nvidia.

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APRIL 24, 2024

It leveraged that investment to grow its portfolio to $63.3 leverage ratio , up from 7.0 Furthermore, the company's CFO, Bernice Bell, noted that while its leverage ratio ticked up in the first quarter, it maintains an " extremely strong liquidity position." It raised $241 million in equity by issuing 25.1 billion, up from $60.2

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APRIL 27, 2024

A not-so-magnificent year for Apple stock Apple is part of the " Magnificent Seven ," a term coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett to describe Apple, Microsoft , Nvidia , Amazon , Alphabet , Meta Platforms , and Tesla. Therefore, Apple's true "cash position" is even better than its leverage ratios would indicate.

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OCTOBER 7, 2024

Furthermore, the company is on pace to reach its leverage ratio target of around 2.5 The investment bank believes the company will see improved revenue in the future and could potentially start buying back its shares, given the improvement in its leverage ratio. Is AT&T a buy after last month's surge?

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AUGUST 21, 2023

Out of the Shadows Often called "shadow banks," PE groups and hedge funds are the go-big-or-go-home high rollers of the investment world. Not only do they invest money from ultra-wealthy clients, but they also throw massive amounts of leverage (borrowed capital) into the mix for precarious bets. Private funds, not so much.

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Folks who feel the same way might want to consider some of the reasonably priced dividend payers in Berkshire's portfolio, like Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) , Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) , Chevron (NYSE: CVX) , and Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) -- which allow them to participate in the stock market without paying up for other high-flying alternatives.

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JULY 31, 2023

To further leverage its installed base of over 2 billion active devices, the company has also introduced a range of services such as iCloud storage, Apple Pay, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and the App Store. Bank of America The second-largest bank in the U.S. (by by total assets), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) accounts for 8.7%

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MARCH 18, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Capital One recently shocked the financial industry by announcing it has agreed to acquire Discover, combining two of the largest credit card–issuing banks into one company. What's more, there are four major payment networks in the United States, of which Discover's is by far the smallest.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

This online-only bank is growing fast, leveraging its wide range of traditional banking services including checking, investing, lending, and even insurance. San Francisco-based SoFi is tapping into changes in the way people as a whole view the banking business. The American Banking Association reports that 48% of U.S.

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AUGUST 10, 2024

The company is disrupting financial services with its digital-only offerings, providing its customers with a better user experience compared to what the traditional banks are known for. What started as a student loan refinancer is now a well-respected banking entity. However, the domestic banking industry is truly massive.

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MAY 4, 2024

Another smashing quarter SoFi is an all-digital bank targeting college grads and young professionals. It offers a full suite of financial services on its app, including bank accounts, investing tools, loans, and more. While all banks are getting into digital, SoFi has several advantages over the competition.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2024

From software company to investment bank? The plan, quite simply, is to transform MicroStrategy from an enterprise software company into an investment bank. As Saylor notes: "The endgame is to be the leading Bitcoin bank, or merchant bank, or you could call it a Bitcoin finance company." Image source: Getty Images.

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MAY 29, 2024

That's the fee it takes to ensure payment moves from your bank or credit account to the merchant's bank account. Importantly, Visa is not a bank itself. It simply partners with banks that want to issue a credit card. It doesn't offer credit to consumers and it doesn't hold deposits. billion and $16.9

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nu Holdings: Profitable growth at scale Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) runs a banking operation in Brazil. Since Nu is a bank, it has tons of cash on hand, which is likely one of the main features that attracted Buffett when he and his team invested in Nu at an early stage phase before its initial public offering (IPO) in December 2021.

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MAY 13, 2024

Because many fintechs don't have banking charters, Galileo allows them to process payments, such as credit cards or ACH transactions, leveraging SoFi's platform to do so. Technisys is a next-gen banking system that replaces decades-old legacy systems. annually through 2030. Is SoFi right for you?

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AUGUST 11, 2024

But you don't need a small business loan, investors, venture capital (VC) funding, or a big bank account balance to start a business. You literally pull your business up by the bootstraps, with almost no money in the bank. The truth is, many successful small businesses start with small amounts of money. It's called "bootstrapping."

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) , American Express (NYSE: AXP) , and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) are four top picks. It has strong relationships with its loyal clientele, which it leverages into annual fees that support net income growth. Bank of America, or BofA, is more consumer-focused than other big banks.

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JUNE 5, 2024

Alternatively, a credit letter from your bank can also work in your favor. This document assures the landlord that the bank will cover your rent payments if you fail to do so in any given month. While it requires a substantial deposit into a blocked account at the bank, it's a powerful guarantee that many landlords appreciate.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

They sit in the middle of a consumer and their bank and a merchant and their bank, and they ensure payments make it from one account to the other. So, when a bank is issuing a new credit or debit card, especially one targeted toward international travelers, they naturally partner with Visa or Mastercard.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

of its public equity portfolio and making it the fifth largest position behind Apple , Bank of America , American Express , and Coca-Cola. of its public equity holdings, which would be the second largest position behind Apple and ahead of Bank of America if it were the same company. The report showed that Berkshire held 110.25

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Businesses and consumers may not be able to access loans at higher rates or will simply choose not to get a loan even if their credit meets a bank's underwriting protocols. Investment banks including Goldman Sachs , Bank of America , JP Morgan , Wells Fargo , Morgan Stanley , and Citigroup are all forecasting a rate cut in September.

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