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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

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Financial stocks were mixed late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.3% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) decreasing 0.2%.

The Philadelphia Housing Index climbed 1.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) rose 0.4%.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 1.8% to $75,824, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries dropped 6.5 basis points to 4.493%.

In economic news, US consumer confidence fell in May amid mounting inflation concerns as the Middle East conflict has stretched for about three months now, a survey by the Conference Board showed Tuesday. The consumer confidence index ticked down to 93.1 this month from April's upwardly revised reading of 93.8. The consensus was for a 92 print in a Bloomberg survey.

In corporate news, Webster Financial (WBS) shareholders accepted the $12 billion takeover proposal from Banco Santander (SAN), Bloomberg reported, citing the company's extraordinary investor meeting. Webster shares rose 1.3%, and Santander gained 3.6%.

Pershing Square (PS) has a highly resilient and differentiated business model, but its valuation appears elevated at current levels, Oppenheimer said in a note. Oppenheimer initiated coverage with a perform rating. Shares were up 1.4%.

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said its ICE ETF Hub won regulatory approval to expand operations in Europe and Australia for the receipt and transmission of orders in exchange-traded products. ICE shares fell 1.3%.

FinVolution (FINV) shares jumped 11% after the company reported Q1 adjusted earnings and net revenue that exceeded expectations.

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