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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Premarket Friday

Financial stocks were rising premarket Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) 0.4% higher.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.3% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.2% lower.Barclays (BCS) has agreed to acquire the UK operations of GoHenry, a money management education platform for youths, from Acorns Grow, the British financial services giant said. Shares of Barclays were up more than 1% pre-bell.Deutsche Bank (DB) has appointed Robert Huray as head of investment banking and capital markets for Southeast Asia, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Deutsche Bank stock was more than 2% higher premarket.Charles Schwab (SCHW) said its Schwab Asset Management unit received board approval to close and liquidate the Schwab Ariel Opportunities ETF. Charles Schwab shares were up 0.6% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Friday Ahead of SpaceX Debut

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) fell 0.3% in Friday's premarket activity, ahead of the debut of Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies after markets open.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures easing 0.3% before the start of regular trading.The preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for June will be released at 10 am ET, while the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 1.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.02%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.6%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.3% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 0.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 1.2%.Adobe (ADBE) shares were down more than 9% in premarket activity as multiple analyst price target cuts followed the software maker's latest quarterly results and announcement that Chief Financial Officer Dan Durn had resigned.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.7%, and the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.3% higher, while the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) retreated by 0.04%.Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it has been added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, effective June 22.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained by 1.6%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.Enliven Therapeutics (ELVN) stock was down more than 3% premarket after the company priced an upsized public offering of 8.9 million shares at $37.50 per share and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 1.73 million shares at $37.499 each.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.5% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares were up nearly 2% pre-bell after the British financial services giant agreed to acquire the UK operations of GoHenry, a money-management education platform, from Acorns Grow.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 1.4%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated by 0.1%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained by 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% higher.Lennar (LEN) shares were down nearly 2% pre-bell after the homebuilder issued a downbeat fiscal Q3 delivery outlook.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.4%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.5% lower.Venture Global (VG) stock was down more than 1% before market open after the company closed an offering of $1.13 billion of 6.375% senior secured notes due Dec. 15, 2034, and $1.13 billion of 6.625% senior secured notes due June 15, 2036.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 2.7% to $85.37 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 0.3% at $3.10 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) declined by 1.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for July advanced by 2.4% to $4,213.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 4.2% to $66.69 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) decreased by 0.8%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were advancing premarket Friday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) 0.4% higher.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.1% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.8% lower.Barclays (BCS) has agreed to acquire the UK operations of GoHenry, a money management education platform for youths, from Acorns Grow, the British financial services giant said. Shares of Barclays were up more than 1% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Cypress Creek Energy Closes $3.5 Billion Financing for US Solar, Storage Project

Cypress Creek Energy said on Thursday it has secured $3.5 billion in financing for the first two phases of its Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas, one of the largest solar and battery storage developments in the US.The renewables firm said the financing supports the construction and early operation of Phases 1 and 2 of the three-stage project, which will deliver 1.63 gigawatts of solar capacity and 1.9 gigawatt-hours of battery storage.Full buildout by 2029 is expected to reach 2.45 GW of solar and 2.9 GWh of storage, Cypress Creek said in a statement.The deal was backed by a consortium of global banks, including Barclays (BCS), BNP Paribas, Santander, and Wells Fargo (WFC), which acted as coordinating lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.Cypress Creek said that long-term power sales for the first two phases have been secured through a virtual power purchase agreement with an investment-grade corporate counterparty, providing revenue certainty for the project.The company develops, finances, owns, and operates utility-scale solar and storage assets across the United States. It said it has commercialized 19 GW of projects to date and maintains a development pipeline of about 19 GW, with over 6.8 GW currently operating or under construction.Price: $81.62, Change: $-0.35, Percent Change: -0.43%

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Wire

Market Chatter: Barclays Advises Borrowers to 'Prepare for War' in Software Refinancing

Barclays (BCS) is advising borrowers to "prepare for war, but hope for peace" due to an upcoming maturity wall for software companies, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing Na Wei, global head of leveraged finance of the bank.Panelists at the Bloomberg Global Credit Forum, including Wei, said direct lenders are being more selective this year, with Wei saying private credit is "bidding to lose" in some cases, according to the report.Concerns about private credit firms' exposure to the software sector and the potential negative impact of artificial intelligence developments have brought the market's first major stress test in 2026, Bloomberg said.Barclays did not immediately reply to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $24.73, Change: $-0.56, Percent Change: -2.20%

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Track Lower in Wednesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were declining late Wednesday morning, falling 0.58% to 1,880.17 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by telecommunications company Nokia (NOK) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which rose 2.1% and 1.3%, respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company Eni (E) and biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX), which were up 1% and 0.5%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by internet ad firm Criteo (CRTO) and biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS), which fell 7% and 4.7%, respectively. They were followed by biotech firm Evaxion (EVAX) and software company SAP (SAP), which were down 4.6% and 4.5%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO), which advanced 5.6%. It was followed by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and medical device maker Smith & Nephew (SNN), which increased 4.8% and 2%, respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by communications company WPP (WPP) and software company Endava (DAVA), which dropped 4.5% and 4.4%, respectively. They were followed by lender Barclays (BCS) and biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL), which lost 2.4% and 1.7%, respectively.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Tuesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking higher late Tuesday morning, rising 0.7% to 1,889.9 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by telecommunications companies Ericsson (ERIC) and Nokia (NOK), which rose 2.9% and 2.4% respectively. They were followed by brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) and lender Banco Santander (SAN), which were up 1.3% each.The decliners from continental Europe were led by biopharmaceutical company DBV Technologies (DBVT) and software firm SAP (SAP), which fell 6.4% and 4.3% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company argenx (ARGX) and semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS), which lost 3.9% and 3.6% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and lender Barclays (BCS), which advanced 10.4% and 3.2% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and hospitality company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which increased 2.5% and 2.4% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by software firm Endava (DAVA) and biopharmaceutical company Bicycle Therapeutics (BCYC), which dropped 4.9% and 3.8% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and communications company WPP (WPP), which were down 3.7% and 3.2% respectively.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Rise in Friday Trading; Flat for Week

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were rising late Friday morning, up 0.61% to 1,880.61 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index, which is nearly flat for the week so far.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by medical device maker EDAP TMS (EDAP) and biotech firm BioNTech (BNTX), which rose 4.3% and 3% respectively. They were followed by software company SAP (SAP) and internet advertising firm Criteo (CRTO), which were up 2% and 0.4% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by pharmaceutical company Ascendis Pharma (ASND) and telecommunications company Nokia (NOK), which fell 7.3% and 3% respectively. They were followed by accommodations booking site trivago (TRVG) and biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS), which were off 0.9% and 0.8% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) and communications company WPP (WPP), which advanced 2.4% and 1.1% respectively. They were followed by lenders Barclays (BCS) and HSBC (HSBC), which increased 1% and 0.9% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical companies Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and NuCana (NCNA), which dropped 6.6% and 4.4% respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and tobacco company British American Tobacco (BTI), which lost 3.5% and 1.8% respectively.

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Wire

Market Chatter: Apollo-Backed Shutterfly Offers $1.9 Billion in Loans, Bonds

Apollo Global Management-backed (APO) Shutterfly is marketing about $1.9 billion in loans and bonds, including $1.15 billion in junk notes, to refinance upcoming maturities, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.The package includes a $500 million term loan and a $225 million second-lien loan, with Barclays (BCS) handling the full offering, the report said.A call with investors is set for Monday, and the transactions are expected to close on June 10, the report said.Shutterfly, Apollo and Barclays did not immediately respond to requests for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $129.03, Change: $+1.52, Percent Change: +1.19%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Decline Thursday Afternoon

Financial stocks were lower in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) down 0.4%.The Philadelphia Housing Index eased 0.2%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) added 0.1%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was falling 1.3% to $73,337, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was down 3 basis points at 4.45%.In economic news, on a month-on-month basis, the personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, price index slowed to 0.4% in April from 0.7% in the previous month, Bureau of Economic Analysis data showed Thursday. The Street expected 0.5%. The core PCE price index, which excludes the more volatile food and energy and is the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, grew by 0.2% versus March's 0.3%, also the consensus for April.US economic growth, as measured by gross domestic product, rose by 1.6% in Q1, revised lower from a 2.0% increase in the advance estimate. No revision was expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. GDP rose by 0.5% in Q4.New orders for US durable goods rose by 7.9% in April following a 1.3% increase in March, beating the 4.0% gain forecast in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.In corporate news, MetLife (MET) and Ares Management (ARES) are at odds over restructuring of Eagle Football Group's debt, Bloomberg reported. Ares, which has provided more than $400 million in financing to Eagle Football, is trying loan restructuring while MetLife is being told to wait longer to get paid back, the report said. MetLife shares were down 1.2%, and Ares rose 0.3%.Cambridge University is pulling out funds from HSBC (HSBC), Barclays (BCS), and other institutions that continue to finance fossil fuels, Bloomberg reported. HSBC shares fell 1.5%, and Barclays was down 0.8%.Apollo Global Management (APO) and other investment firms, including Angelo Gordon and Oaktree Capital, are facing a lawsuit from a rival creditor group alleging they planned illicit financing deals to take collateral from chemical manufacturer Trinseo, The Wall Street Journal reported. Apollo shares were shedding 0.7%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Thursday

Financial stocks were leaning lower premarket Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.2%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.3% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.6% higher.Cambridge University is pulling out funds from HSBC (HSBC), Barclays (BCS), and other institutions that continue to finance fossil fuels, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. HSBC shares were down more than 2% and Barclays stock fell past 1% pre-bell.Banco Macro (BMA) shares were down more than 1% after the company reported Q1 net income that missed analysts' expectations.Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) stock was marginally advancing after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial

Financial stocks were leaning lower premarket Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.1%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.3% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.3% higher.Cambridge University is pulling out funds from HSBC (HSBC), Barclays (BCS), and other institutions that continue to finance fossil fuels, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. HSBC shares were down more than 2% and Barclays stock was fell past 1% pre-bell.

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Commodities

Market Chatter: Cambridge University Withdraws Investments From Barclays, HSBC Over Fossil Fuel Funding

UK's Cambridge University is withdrawing its investments from institutions providing financial support to fossil fuels, including Barclays (BCS) and HSBC Holdings (HSBC), Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.The university has already transferred 135 million British pounds ($180.8 million) in cash and money market investments from major banks to smaller institutions, sources told Bloomberg.The move comes amidst the university's campaign to get over 80 UK academic institutions to stop using banks that support the fossil fuel industry, the report said.In 2026 alone, Barclays helped arrange about $7.4 billion in loans and bonds for fossil fuel companies, while HSBC supported around $5.3 billion in similar deals, the report said.Financing for oil, gas and coal industries is dominated by the US banks, with some big UK banks also lending support. While, net zero alliances have weakened in the US amid political backlash, UK-based lenders are regularly targeted by climate activists and also face shareholder pressure to not reconsider their green targets, the report added.HSBC, Barclays, and Cambridge University did not immediately respond to' requests for comments.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in US as ADRs Rise in Wednesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts rose Wednesday with the S&P Europe Select ADR Index gaining 1.9% to 1,858.59.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by lender Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) and biopharmaceutical company Grifols (GRFS), which rose 3.5% and 3.3%, respectively. They were followed by pharmaceutical company Sanofi (SNY) and medical device maker EDAP TMS (EDAP), which were up 2.4% and 0.6%, respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR) and telecommunications company Nokia (NOK), which fell 3% and 1.4%, respectively. They were followed by internet advertising firm Criteo (CRTO) and software company SAP (SAP), which were down 1% and 0.9%, respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by pharmaceutical company Silence Therapeutics (SLN) and biopharmaceutical company Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX), which climbed 7.1% and 4%, respectively. They were followed by lenders Barclays (BCS) and Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), which each rose 3.4%.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by oil and gas companies BP (BP) and Shell (SHEL), which lost 1.3% and 1%, respectively. They were followed by biotech firm Trinity Biotech (TRIB) and tobacco company British American Tobacco (BTI), down 0.9% and 0.5%, respectively.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Tracking Higher in Thursday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were moving higher late Thursday morning, rising 0.43% to 1,852.92 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and 3D printer company Materialise (MTLS), which climbed 11.4% and 10.4% respectively. They were followed by lender ING Group (ING) and biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS), which increased 2.3% and 2.1% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NVO) and internet browser company Opera (OPRA), which fell 1.7% and 1.6% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas company Eni (E) and lender Banco Santander (SAN), which were off 1.3% and 0.5% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical companies NuCana (NCNA) and Akari Therapeutics (AKTX), which advanced 9.6% and 3.2% respectively. They were followed by communications company WPP (WPP) and lender Barclays (BCS), which were up 2.8% and 2.4% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biotech firm Autolus Therapeutics (AUTL) and mining company BHP Group (BHP), which dropped 9.9% and 2.1% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Amarin (AMRN) and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca (AZN), which were down 1.3% each.

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Asia Markets

European Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Climb Sharply Higher in Wednesday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were tracking higher late Wednesday morning, rising 1.98% to 1,843.18 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index.From continental Europe, the gainers were led by accommodations booking company trivago (TRVG) and lender ING Group (ING), which advanced 14% and 5% respectively. They were followed by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and lender Banco Santander (SAN), which climbed 4.8% and 4.2% respectively.The decliners from continental Europe were led by internet advertising firm Criteo (CRTO) and petroleum refiner Equinor (EQNR), which shed 18% and 8.4% respectively. They were followed by semiconductor company Sequans Communications (SQNS) and oil and gas company Eni (E), which dropped 5.8% and 4.5% respectively.The gainers from the UK were led by biopharmaceutical company Akari Therapeutics (AKTX) and insurance company Prudential (PUK), which rose 9.4% and 6.2% respectively. They were followed by mining company BHP Group (BHP) and lender Barclays (BCS), which were up 5.3% and 5.2% respectively.The decliners from the UK and Ireland were led by biopharmaceutical companies Mereo BioPharma Group (MREO) and NuCana (NCNA), which fell 5.1% and 4% respectively. They were followed by oil and gas companies BP (BP) and Shell (SHEL), which lost 3.7% and 2.7% respectively.

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Keeps Buy Opinion On Adss Of Barclays Plc

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We adjust our 12-month target price to USD27 from USD30. This is derived by applying a 9.1x P/E multiple to our 2026 EPS forecast. The premium over its five-year historical average forward P/E of 6.4x is justified by its improved profitability profile, earnings resilience and capital return visibility. We maintain our 2026 EPS forecast of GBP0.55 and our 2027 EPS forecast at GBP0.62. Our Buy rating is reinforced by a strong Q1 2026 performance, which serves as proof of the bank's ambitious strategic plan. Barclays showed striking resilience by absorbing about GBP333 million in notable one-off charges, including a GBP228 million fraud-related impairment and a GBP105 million motor finance provision, while still delivering a robust 13.5% RoTE. Management's commitment to shareholder returns was reaffirmed with the announcement of a new GBP500M share buyback, adding significant credibility to the multi-year framework of distributing over GBP15B to shareholders between 2026 and 2028.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Financial stocks edged higher late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.2% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.1%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was decreasing 1.3%, while the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) increased 0.7%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was falling 1.6% to $76,126, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 1.8 basis points to 4.35%.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April from an upwardly revised 92.2 in March, compared with the 89.0 print expected in a Bloomberg survey. The poll for preliminary results was conducted from April 1 to April 22, which included the temporary two-week ceasefire in the Iran war.In sector news, Polymarket has had talks with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in recent weeks as it seeks regulatory approval to bring its main exchange back to the US, Bloomberg reported. Polymarket has technically banned US citizens from trading on its international platform since running afoul of regulators in 2022, and its US-based alternative has failed to fully launch, the report said.In corporate news, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) was selected as the first global banking partner of the Olympic Games, the firm and the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday. Separately, JPMorgan is joining HSBC (HSBC) in providing a $6 billion financing for potential suitors of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum's crude oil pipeline network, Reuters reported. JPMorgan and HSBC shares were little changed.First Financial (THFF) shares added 1.1% after the company posted higher Q1 net income and revenue from a year ago.Barclays (BCS) shares decreased 0.4% after Bloomberg reported the bank had reserved 228 million British pounds ($307.9 million) in Q1 to cover the collapse of specialty lender MFS.Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) shares gained 1.9% after its board approved an increase of 2.5 million shares to its stock buyback program.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher in Afternoon Trading

Financial stocks were advancing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.4%.The Philadelphia Housing Index was decreasing 0.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) was up 0.6%.Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was falling 1.5% to $76,184, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 2.6 basis points to 4.36%.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April from an upwardly revised 92.2 in March, compared with the 89.0 print expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. The poll for preliminary results was conducted from April 1 to April 22, which included the temporary two-week ceasefire in the Iran war.The Richmond Fed's monthly manufacturing index rose to 3 in April from 0 in March, above expectations for 1 in a Bloomberg-compiled poll. Other regional manufacturing data already released have suggested expansion, except for the Dallas Fed's measure.In sector news, Polymarket has had talks with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in recent weeks as it seeks regulatory approval to bring its main exchange back to the US, Bloomberg reported. Polymarket has technically banned US citizens from trading on its international platform since running afoul of regulators in 2022, and its US-based alternative has failed to fully launch, the report said.In corporate news, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) was selected as the first global banking partner of the Olympic Games, the company and the International Olympic Committee said Tuesday. Separately, JPMorgan is joining HSBC (HSBC) in providing a $6 billion financing for potential suitors of a stake in Kuwait Petroleum's crude oil pipeline network, Reuters reported. JPMorgan shares rose 0.3%, and HSBC was steady.Barclays (BCS) shares decreased 0.2% after Bloomberg reported the bank had reserved 228 million British pounds ($307.9 million) in Q1 to cover the collapse of specialty lender MFS.Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) shares gained 2.1% after it said Tuesday its board approved an increase of 2.5 million shares to its stock buyback program.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday

Financial stocks were mostly lower pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declining by 0.4%.The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose by 1.1%, and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 1.1% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares were down more than 2% in premarket activity after Bloomberg reported the bank had reserved 228 million British pounds ($307.9 million) in Q1 to cover the collapse of specialty lender MFS.Hut 8 (HUT) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell, a day after the company said it priced a $3.25 billion private offering of 6.192% senior secured notes due 2042.LendingClub (LC) stock was up more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.

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