Why Alamos Gold Stock Is Plummeting Today

Alamos Gold stock plummeted 14.39% after the company downwardly revised its Q2 2026 gold production guidance to 130,000-135,000 ounces (a 12% decrease) due to seismic activity affecting its Young-Davidson mine in Ontario. Bank of America also reduced its price target from $57 to $50. The company now expects full-year 2026 production below previous guidance and costs above expectations.

06/22/2026, 11:25 AM • The Motley Fool

The Fed Just Made Its First Decision Under Kevin Warsh. Here's What It Means for Big Bank Stocks.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's first meeting resulted in steady interest rates with hints of future rate hikes. Steady to higher rates are expected to benefit big banks by widening profit margins on loans versus deposits, though investment banks also benefit from the stable environment for IPOs. The Fed must balance inflation control with avoiding recession.

06/18/2026, 9:15 PM • The Motley Fool

US FINANCIAL 15 SPLIT CORP. Preferred Dividend Declared

US Financial 15 Split Corp declared its monthly distribution of $0.07317 per Preferred share (FTU.PR.B), representing a 10.00% annual yield. The fund invests in a portfolio of 15 major U.S. financial services companies including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.

06/18/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Banking ETFs: How Do KBWB and FTXO Compare to Each Other?

The Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) and First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) both provide exposure to the U.S. banking sector but differ in strategy and performance. KBWB offers lower fees (0.35% vs 0.6%), higher dividend yield (2.0% vs 1.8%), and better long-term returns (12.6% CAGR vs 9.8%), while FTXO provides broader diversification with 42 holdings versus KBWB's 26. Both have underperformed the S&P 500.

06/16/2026, 9:10 AM • The Motley Fool

The SpaceX IPO Just Handed Wall Street's Big Banks a Huge Payday. Here's What It Means for Their Stocks.

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO generated a record $560 million in underwriting fees for investment banks, despite a lower 0.75% fee rate. The IPO was four times oversubscribed, resulting in $86 billion in actual proceeds. With upcoming IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic expected, investment banking activity is surging, boosting performance for major banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, though consumer banks face headwinds from higher interest rates.

06/16/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

S&P 500 Earnings: Can Banks Reignite Momentum as Reporting Season Begins?

Q2 2026 earnings season begins July 13th with the financial sector leading. Major banks have underperformed the S&P 500 YTD, with JPMorgan up only 0.47%, Bank of America up 2.87%, and Wells Fargo down 9.20%, while Citigroup stands out with a +20.86% gain. The sector faces uncertainty over potential fed rate hikes in H2 2026. Key upcoming earnings include Kroger and Accenture on June 18th, and Micron Technology on June 24th, with semiconductors now representing 10% of global market cap.

06/15/2026, 2:39 AM • Investing

The Stock Market Is on the Brink of Doing Something That Hasn't Been Observed Since 1871 -- and Even Wall Street Analysts Are Worried

The S&P 500's Shiller P/E Ratio has reached 42.84, the second-highest valuation since 1871 and just 3.5% away from the dot-com bubble peak of 44.19. Bank of America Securities warns that the market is 'statistically expensive on 17 of 20 metrics' with 70% of bear market signals triggered, suggesting investors should take profits. However, historical data shows that despite market corrections, all 107 rolling 20-year periods of S&P 500 returns since 1900 have been positive, favoring long-term investors.

06/14/2026, 6:36 AM • The Motley Fool

SpaceX IPO: First Indicative Price At $174 Per Share

SpaceX completed the largest IPO in history, pricing 555.6 million Class A shares at $135 per share and raising $75 billion, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. The offering was four times oversubscribed with $250 billion in total demand. On its first trading day, SpaceX indicated an opening price of $174 per share, representing a 29% premium to the IPO price and potentially adding $215 billion in market cap.

06/12/2026, 10:36 AM • Benzinga

Why AMD Stock Crushed it on Thursday

AMD stock surged 8% on Thursday following a bullish analysis from Bank of America Securities analyst Vivek Arya, who raised his server CPU market estimate to $170 billion by 2030 (from $125 billion) and named AMD as the bank's top CPU stock pick. The upgrade was driven by strong demand from agentic AI and AMD's upcoming Venice processor launch, with Arya raising his price target to $560 from $500.

06/11/2026, 7:14 PM • The Motley Fool

Bank of America Declares Preferred Stock Dividends Payable in July and August 2026

Bank of America's Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on multiple series of preferred stock, with payment dates scheduled for July and August 2026. The dividends include various preferred stock series with rates ranging from 4.125% to 7.25%, with record dates in July and payment dates in late July and early August.

06/11/2026, 4:15 PM • Benzinga

Planet Labs Stock Skyrockets Ahead Of SpaceX's Friday IPO

Planet Labs (PL) shares surged 9.18% as investors seek public market exposure to the space sector ahead of SpaceX's anticipated IPO, which is expected to value the company at $1.75 trillion. The broader space industry, including AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab, is also benefiting from increased sector attention. However, technical indicators show cooling momentum with MACD below its signal line, and the stock remains in a short-term downtrend despite the bounce.

06/11/2026, 2:47 PM • Benzinga

Intel Stock Gets Rare Double Upgrade From Bank of America: Here's Why

Bank of America upgraded Intel from 'Underperform' to 'Buy' in a rare double upgrade, raising its price target from $96 to $135. The upgrade reflects confidence in Intel's CPU and foundry opportunities, with BofA modeling earnings power at over $6 per share by 2030. Intel has surged 210% year-to-date and remains deeply under-owned despite its large market cap.

06/11/2026, 11:07 AM • Benzinga

JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo Subpoenaed By DOJ In Trump's Explosive 'Debanking' Crackdown: Report

The U.S. Justice Department has subpoenaed JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo over allegations of politically motivated account closures. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington D.C., examines claims that banks 'debanked' clients due to political reasons. This follows Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan and an OCC finding that nine major banks may have improperly denied services to politically sensitive industries. JPMorgan previously acknowledged closing accounts linked to Trump following the January 6 Capitol riot.

06/11/2026, 7:04 AM • Benzinga

OpenYield Lands LeveL Markets as Strategic Investor and Distribution Partner to Bring Equity-Style Trading to Bonds

OpenYield, a bond marketplace platform, closed over $6 million in Series A funding led by LeveL Markets, with additional participation from Draper Associates, Canapi Ventures and Clocktower Ventures. LeveL Markets will integrate OpenYield's all-to-all bond marketplace into its equities ATS platform, providing institutional clients direct access to bond liquidity through existing equity trading connections. OpenYield has executed nearly $2 billion in volume across corporate bonds, municipal bonds and U.S. Treasurys with over 60 institutional clients representing $5 trillion in assets under management.

06/10/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

JPMorgan Chase Trades at a Big Premium to Bank of America. Is It Worth the Difference?

JPMorgan Chase trades at a price-to-book ratio of 2.4, representing a 71% premium to Bank of America's 1.4 multiple. The valuation gap is justified by JPMorgan Chase's superior financial metrics, including higher return on tangible common equity (23% vs lower), better efficiency ratio (54%), stronger non-interest fee income, and faster earnings growth (12.8% annually vs 11.3%). CEO Jamie Dimon's leadership and risk management practices also contribute to the premium valuation. For investors seeking financial services exposure, owning both companies is a reasonable diversified approach.

06/09/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool