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Ares Capital is back in focus after its fair value estimate in one model moved from about US$22.64 to roughly US$20.77, putting a tighter ceiling on where some analysts see the stock. Street commentary has tilted more cautious, with several firms trimming price targets and resetting ratings as they weigh risks around earnings, dividend coverage, and credit quality. In the sections that follow, you will see how this evolving narrative around Ares Capital might shape the way you track the stock...

Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:STX) is one of the best trending AI stocks to watch in 2026. Fox Advisors downgraded Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:STX) to Equal-Weight from Outperform on June 22. The firm cited concerns that expectations for hard disk drive pricing “may be getting ahead” of likely increases. Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:STX) […]

In the closing of the recent trading day, Wells Fargo (WFC) stood at $83.86, denoting a -1.04% move from the preceding trading day.

In the pre- SpaceX days, it didn’t really matter which major index benchmark an investor chose, whether it was constructed by Standard & Poor’s, the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), or FTSE Russell. Results of exchange-traded funds based on indexes could rise or fall based on whether they include SpaceX. Retirement investors need to account for this new risk, writes guest columnist Daniel P. Wiener, founder and former chairman of RWA Wealth Partners.

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Over two decades at JPMorgan, Troy Rohrbaugh earned a reputation as a shrewd risk manager. Now he’ll go from investing banking to running the bank’s sprawling consumer operation.

C's 2026 Fed stress test success boosts capital flexibility, supporting higher dividend payments, a $30B buyback and long-term shareholder returns.

Earlier this week, Wells Fargo & Company cleared the Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress test with its stress capital buffer unchanged at 2.5% and stated it expects to lift its third-quarter 2026 common dividend by 11% to US$0.50 per share, pending board approval in July. This combination of a clean bill of health from regulators and a planned cash return increase underscores Wells Fargo’s current capital strength and confidence in its balance sheet resilience. We’ll now examine how Wells Fargo’s...

Banks have been going on a dividend spree after sailing through the Federal Reserve’s latest stress test. Major banks rushed to announce increased dividends and buyback programs after acing the Fed’s latest test of their financial health. JPMorgan Chase Morgan Stanley Citigroup and Goldman Sachs all announced divided increases, while JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley also detailed new buyback initiatives.

USB passes the Fed's 2026 stress test, maintains strong capital levels and plans to raise its quarterly dividend.

Citigroup's global reach contrasts with Wells Fargo's U.S. focus, as both navigate shifting regulatory and market headwinds heading into 2026.

Wells Fargo is all set to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts project a modest double-digit profit growth.

With 59 hedge funds holding bullish positions and analysts seeing 34.14% upside potential, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) ranks among the top stocks to buy for financial stability. The stock has drawn analyst attention recently, with views split on how long elevated petrochemical pricing can hold up. On June 5, 2026, UBS lowered its price target […]

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is included among the Top 10 Blue Chip Stocks with Growing Dividends. On June 23, Wells Fargo raised its price recommendation on Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) to $1,155 from $1,050. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. In a research note, the firm said its checks across the data center and oil […]

JPMorgan and Bank of America passed the tests with flying colors after the Federal Reserve last year began releasing details of the tests in advance.

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Here's a butterfly spread, a neutral, income-oriented options play designed for minimal price movement on Wells Fargo stock.

GS's equities trading revenues set to top $5B again in Q2'26 as market volatility and client activity continue to fuel momentum.

The latest update on Curis keeps the fair value price target steady at US$14.00, even as other assumptions in the model shift. Analysts are now debating how this unchanged US$14.00 target lines up with Curis execution risk, profitability expectations and the timing of potential pipeline monetization. Read on to see how this evolving narrative could shape the way you track Curis from here. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report to find new...

ASML is back on Wall Street's radar as rising targets and strong demand expectations put July's earnings report in focus.

Merrill Lynch hires teams based in Florida, Iowa, and California from rivals Wells Fargo, Baird, and Morgan Stanley.

Bank of America has predicted that the Federal Reserve will be forced to raise interest rates by 75 basis points this year, with the first 25-basis-point hike in September. They also see additional 25-basis-point hikes in October and December. The energy shock from the war with Iran drove inflation higher, with the CPI rising in ... Bank of America Sees Interest Rates Exploding Higher Soon: Play It Safe With 4 Dividend Giants

If you are wondering whether Wells Fargo stock still offers value or if most of the easy gains are already behind it, the current setup makes that question especially timely. The share price recently closed at US$83.84, with returns of 0.8% over the last 7 days, 9.7% over the last 30 days, an 11.3% gain over the past year, a 106.5% gain over 5 years, and a 122.6% gain over 3 years. The year-to-date performance shows a decline of 11.9%. Recent news around Wells Fargo has focused on its...

DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) is included among the 13 Best Electrical Infrastructure Stocks to Buy in 2026. DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. On June 15, Wells Fargo lifted its price target on DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) from $160 […]

The firm says that an arbitration panel erred in granting any relief to Brent Bodner, whom it says was an at-will employee who could have been fired for any reason, or none at all.

Courtney Altringer helped take over her dad’s book of business when he decided to retire “cold-turkey” at age 62.

Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:STX) is one of the best AI memory stocks to buy in 2026. Mizuho lifted the price target on Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:STX) to $1,090 from $875 on June 8 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares, stating that the firm raised the company’s estimates following its quarterly AI […]

Investors were preparing for a far more cautious Wall Street, with sticky inflation figures and a Fed that refused to give markets the rate-cut signal they wanted. Wells Fargo just switched up that setup. The bank just revamped its S&P 500 view for the rest of 2026, TheFly noted, citing ...