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Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts Interactive Brokers PT to $80 From $78, Maintains Buy Rating

Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts Interactive Brokers PT to $80 From $78, Maintains Buy Rating

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Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts Price Target on Interactive Brokers Group to $78 From $76, Maintains Buy Rating

Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $88.11, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $76.15, Change: $+0.24, Percent Change: +0.32%

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Strong Buy Rating On Shares Of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We raise our target by $6 to $94, applying a forward P/E of 32.3x our 2027 EPS estimate vs. the peer average of 28.3x. We keep our 2026 EPS view at $2.49 and increase 2027's by $0.20 to $2.91. IBKR delivered a strong Q1, achieving record net revenues and commission revenues despite a challenging market environment where major indices declined. The company continued its impressive client acquisition momentum, setting new records for total accounts (+31% Y/Y), client equity (+38%), and client cash balances. Trading activity remained robust, with significant growth in DARTs (+24%) and volumes across all major product classes. We see several emerging catalysts, including the elimination of the Pattern Day Trader rule to boost retail activity, a partnership with Coinbase Derivatives to capture crypto demand, and the long-term opportunity in its burgeoning prediction markets. We like IBKR's deep integration of AI across the firm as a key strategic priority to enhance client tools and improve operational efficiency.

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Research Alert: Ibkr Q1: Eps In Line As Client Activity Surge Drives Revenue Growth

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:IBKR reported in-line Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.60 vs. $0.47 in the prior year, with net revenues of $1.67B exceeding by 17%. Strong performance was led by commission revenue growth of 19% and net interest income of +17%, supported by trading volume increases across stocks (+25%), futures (+20%), and options (+16%). We believe the firm's revenue diversification strategy and client-centric technological platform continue to drive impressive financial performance and accelerated client acquisition. Management's confidence is reflected in the quarterly dividend increase from $0.0800 to $0.0875 per share. Total accounts reached 4.75M (+31%) while customer equity surged 38% to $789.4B, demonstrating successful new client onboarding and increased engagement. Operational efficiency remains a competitive advantage with adjusted pre-tax profit margin expanding to 77% vs. 73% in the prior year, underscoring the scalability of IBKR's business model and disciplined cost management while investing in growth initiatives.

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US Markets

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit New Highs Amid US-Iran Peace Talk Prospects

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 notched record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes that another round of peace talks between the US and Iran will likely result in a deal.The Nasdaq rose 1.6% to 24,016, marking the 11th consecutive one-day gain in a row, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.8% to 7,023. Both are new closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2% to 48,463.7.Most sectors ended in the red, led by materials, while tech saw the biggest gain.Microsoft (MSFT) shares climbed 4.6%, the top gainer on the Dow, with fellow tech majors Salesforce (CRM), Apple (AAPL), and IBM (IBM) among the best performers on the index.Reports suggest Washington and Tehran could return to Pakistan for a second round of talks ahead of the deadline for a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. The first round of negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough."We feel good about the prospects of a deal," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday, CNN reported."Markets have grown more confident that the Middle East crisis is moving toward a resolution, with the US and Iran arranging a second round of talks, and Tehran seemingly willing to halt shipments to avoid testing the US naval blockade," ING Bank said in a report.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.1% at $91.16 a barrel in Wednesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent gained 0.1% to $94.91.In company news, shares of retail brokers jumped, with Robinhood Markets (HOOD) up 10%, the best performer on the S&P 500. Webull (BULL) jumped 11%, while Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) rose 3.4%.The rally followed the approval by the US Securities and Exchange Commission of a rule change that would eliminate the $25,000 minimum equity requirement for so-called "pattern day traders."Morgan Stanley (MS) and Bank of America's (BAC) first-quarter results topped Wall Street's estimates. Morgan Stanley's shares climbed 4.5%, while Bank of America rose 1.8%.Snap (SNAP) rallied 7.9%. The social media company plans to lay off about 1,000 employees, or roughly 16% of its full-time workforce, as part of Chief Executive Evan Spiegel's efforts to reduce costs.In economic news, US homebuilder confidence sank this month to the lowest since September amid economic uncertainty, as well as increasing building material costs and interest rates, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said."Builder sentiment has fallen back in spring as buyers face ongoing elevated interest rates and growing economic uncertainty," NAHB Chairman Bill Owens said. "The year started with hopes for housing momentum growth, but risks with respect to the Iran war, energy costs, and declines for consumer confidence have slowed the market."US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 2.8 basis points at 4.28% and the two-year rate rising 1.5 basis points to 3.77%.Gold was last down 0.7% at $4,816.50 per troy ounce, while silver fell 0.3% to $79.32 per ounce.

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Retail Brokers Rally as SEC Approves Proposal to End Pattern Day Trade Minimum Balance

Shares of retail brokers rallied on Wednesday after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved a rule change that would eliminate the $25,000 minimum equity requirement for so-called "pattern day traders."Under the original rule that dates back to 2001, pattern day traders, or investors who execute four or more day trades within five business days, were required to keep a minimum $25,000 equity in their margin accounts.The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Wall Street's self-regulatory watchdog, had proposed a rule change to replace that restriction with intraday margin provisions reflecting investors' market exposure.The SEC approved FINRA's proposal, according to a notice issued Tuesday.Shares of retail brokerage Robinhood Markets (HOOD) rallied 10% on Wednesday, while Webull (BULL) jumped 11%. Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) rose 3.4%.The SEC notice must be published in the Federal Register to take effect, The Wall Street Journal reported.The new framework allows investors to execute trades without frequency limits and redeploy capital throughout the same trading session, Webull said on Wednesday."The shift in intraday margin rules represents a meaningful evolution in how active traders can participate in the markets," Webull Group President Anthony Denier said in a statement.

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