Viking Mergers

MAY 3, 2022

This consolidation of the banking industry continued through 2021, although the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the volume of bank mergers to fall significantly. 1 Even so, the largest companies in this sector maintain enough market capitalization for significant leverage to acquire regional banks and trusts.

Banking 130

Banking Technology Market Capitalization Marketability 130

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

For company data, my primary source is S&P Capital IQ, augmented with data from a Bloomberg terminal. My dataset includes all publicly traded companies listed at the start of the year, with a market price available, and there were 47810 firms in my sample , roughly in line with the sample sizes in the last few years.

Risk Premium 120

Risk Premium Dividends Start-ups Corporate Finance 120

Global Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

Hyundai’s IPO is being managed by investment banks Kotak Securities, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and HSBC. Ola is being advised by Bank of America Securities India, Goldman Sachs India, Citiglobal India and Kotak Securities. In the second half of 2023 the Indian equity market crossed the $4 trillion mark and is currently valued at $4.9

Marketability 105

Marketability Equity Start-ups Banking 105

Valutico

AUGUST 13, 2024

This substantial gain has propelled the Company past Petrobras, establishing it as the largest company by market capitalization in the Latin American market. Venture into Banking MercadoLibre is seeking a banking license for ‘Mercado Pago’ to become Mexico’s largest digital bank.

Market Capitalization 52

Market Capitalization Banking Marketability 52

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

billion and a combined market capitalization of approximately $130 million. OTCQX: WAYN ) ("Wayne"), the holding company of Wayne Savings Community Bank and Main Street Financial Services Corp. OTCPK: MSWV) ("Main Street"), the holding company of Main Street Bank Corp., as of February 22, 2023.

Banking 40

Banking Dividends Market Capitalization Marketability 40

Benzinga

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Orrstown") (NASDAQ: ORRF ), the parent company of Orrstown Bank, and Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc. Transaction Highlights : Merger of Equals transaction creating a premier Pennsylvania and Maryland community bank with approximately $5.2 " name, and the combined bank will operate under the "Orrstown Bank" name.

Banking 40

Banking Marketability Market Capitalization 40

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As China's economy has grown, its financial markets have also found their footing, albeit at a slower pace. It is beyond debate that China's economy and markets have had a renaissance, cementing the country’s place as a leading economic power.

Market Capitalization 98

Market Capitalization Marketability Start-ups Technology 98

Musings on Markets

JULY 17, 2023

That does not surprise me, since I have never bought into the “Fed did it” theme, and have written multiple posts about why it is inflation and economic growth that drive interest rates, not central banks. trillion in market value in the first six months in the year , but the severity of last year's decline has still left them $14.4

Marketability 98

Marketability Risk Premium Start-ups Treasury 98

Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a result, QNB remains the largest bank in Middle East and Africa [MEA] and one of the world’s top 50 banks in terms of market capitalization, reaching $41.9 It is QNB’s vision and strategy to be one of the leading banks in MEA. billion, and have maintained our status as MEA’s most valuable banking brand.

Banking 52

Banking Finance Technology Market Capitalization 52

Valutico

APRIL 7, 2023

The agreement is expected to alleviate some of the chaos that has been shaking the financial system, and the announcement has caused local bank stocks to rise significantly. About the buyer First Citizens Bank, is a US-based North Carolina state-chartered commercial bank that was founded in 1898. billion to USD 2.95

Banking 52

Banking Equity Market Capitalization Finance 52

Benzinga

OCTOBER 1, 2024

01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC ) (the "Company" or "First National"), the one-bank holding company of First Bank, announced today that it has completed the acquisition by merger of Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. was merged with and into First Bank. STRASBURG, Va., billion in assets, $1.5

Banking 40

Banking Market Capitalization Marketability 40

Valutico

MARCH 28, 2023

The collapse of SVB had a ripple effect through the banking sector, leading investors to fear that other banks could follow suit. As a result, they have been pouring into money market funds at the highest rate since the COVID pandemic began. In comparison to BP’s market capitalization of CHF 55.1 (USD

Banking 52

Banking Dividends Equity Marketability 52

Valutico

MARCH 20, 2023

HSBC Holdings plc Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 20 March 2023 Link to the valuation Context The past weeks, the financial market was rattled by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the go-to bank for tech startups, serving half of America’s venture capital-backed tech firms. USD 1.68) billion.

Dividends 52

Dividends Banking Equity Market Capitalization 52

Benzinga

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Based on S&P Capital IQ Pro data as of June 30, 2023, First of Long Island is ranked #4 in Nassau County and #5 in Suffolk County in deposit market share among banks under $100 billion of assets. "We said Frank Sorrentino III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ConnectOne Bank. ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.,

Banking 45

Banking Book Value Marketability Market Capitalization 45

Reynolds Holding

MAY 31, 2023

Investors’ $1 billion tentative settlement – a Top 20 settlement of all time if approved – comes in the wake of years of scandal and resolves allegations that the bank concealed its inability to clean up its act. Current CEO Charles Scharf also admitted to the bank suffering from a “ broken ” culture and “flawed business” model.

Banking 52

Banking Compliance Market Capitalization Marketability 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Whether the overlapping roles will make for effective action, or an insurmountable burden, remains to be seen, but Ribera is tasked with leading the EU toward decarbonization while improving its competitiveness, drawing on recommendations made in a recent report by former Italian Prime Minister and European Central Bank President Mario Draghi.

Market Capitalization 52

Market Capitalization Banking Finance Marketability 52

Musings on Markets

APRIL 7, 2025

In percentage terms, energy stocks have lost the most in value, with market capitalizations dropping by 14.2%, dragged down by declining oil prices. Breaking down just US equities, by sector, we can see the damage across sectors: The technology sector lost the most in value last week, both in dollar terms, shedding almost $1.8

Marketability 93

Marketability Risk Premium Start-ups Equity 93

Audit Board

APRIL 26, 2023

On the heels of several history-making bank collapses in the first quarter of 2023, financial institutions must fortify their internal controls programs to respond to greater scrutiny from federal regulators. Areas where banks are expected to face stricter rules and supervision include: Stress test models and contingency planning.

Compliance 52

Compliance Banking Market Capitalization Technology 52

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In contrast, Capital One boasts a market capitalization. While the deliberations are ongoing, there’s no assurance that they will result in a finalized agreement, Bloomberg reported. Discover’s shares have experienced a 1.7% decline this year, valuing the company at approximately $27.6

Market Capitalization 59

Market Capitalization Marketability Banking 59

Global Finance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

of India’s total market capitalization. The $1 trillion-plus figure represents a milestone for India on its way to a higher profile in the global securities markets, and a bragging point for the Modi government’s push to liberalize investment rules. Currently, FPI equity holdings account for 16.4%

Market Capitalization 52

Market Capitalization Equity Banking Marketability 52

Valutico

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The current price of $133 represents a market capitalization of $145 billion. This expected improvement is also in line with the views of investment bank JP Morgan, as they proposed a target price of $200 per share and classified the stock as overweight. Over the last twelve months, however, the stock price halved.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow EBITDA EBIT Market Capitalization 52

Valutico

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The current price of $133 represents a market capitalization of $145 billion. This expected improvement is also in line with the views of investment bank JP Morgan, as they proposed a target price of $200 per share and classified the stock as overweight. Over the last twelve months, however, the stock price halved.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow EBITDA EBIT Market Capitalization 52

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In the decade since, that has changed, as the smart phone market has exploded to reach hundreds of millions of Indians in 2020. In 2017 it added Paytm Gold , allowing users to buy gold in quantities as little as 1 rupee, and Paytm Payments Bank , a messaging platform with in-Chat payments.

Start-ups 96

Start-ups Banking Marketability Technology 96

Benzinga

JUNE 2, 2023

ABM is focused on supplying domestically-sourced critical minerals, with a particular focus on lithium, to global markets. The Company owns 102 federal mining claims in Eastern Utah across 2,040 acres of federal land including seven existing wells. Demand for lithium is far outpacing supply, with the U.S.

Enterprise Value 75

Enterprise Value Market Capitalization Banking Marketability 75

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 9, 2023

Allegations relate to the financial crisis from over a decade ago where a number of financial institutions – including Deutsche Bank Securities, RBS Securities, and Wachovia Capital Markets – misled investors within offering documents on various securities issued by NovaStar. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Banking 81

Banking Private Equity Firm Marketability Compliance 81

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 27, 2022

While we have increasingly given central banks primacy in discussions of interest rates, it remains my view that markets set rates, and while central banks can nudge market expectations, they cannot alter them. Connecting this linkage to the discussion of US inflation in the prior sections, here are the takeaways.

Risk-free Rate 99

Risk-free Rate Treasury Price to Book Start-ups 99

Valutico

JANUARY 3, 2024

goes back to the launch of the BankAmericard, a consumer credit program by Bank of America in 1958. The program was led by Mr. Dee Hock’s vision to bring together various banks as members of a “non-stock, for profit membership corporation” and operate credit cards under the ‘Visa’ franchise.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow EBIT Start-ups Banking 52

Benzinga

JUNE 6, 2023

Recruiter and GoLogiq plan to review the market capitalization of Recruiter six months following the closing of the business combination. If the market capitalization of the combined company is at least $130 million at that time, additional shares may be issued to GoLogiq.

Market Capitalization 40

Market Capitalization Dividends Marketability Banking 40

Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

It was after one of these downturns in 2019, when the stock hit $180 (with a market cap of $32 billion), that I bought Tesla for the first time , albeit labeling it as my corporate teenager, an investment that would frustrate me because it would get in the way of its own potential.

Start-ups 127

Start-ups Marketability Market Capitalization Equity 127

Valutico

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This is due to favorable exchange rates offered by the Central Bank of Argentina for foreign credit cards. In comparison to Visa’s market capitalization of $471 billion we suggest that the company is significantly overvalued. For our Trading Comparables we selected similar peers such as Mastercard, PayPal and American Express.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow EBIT Equity EBITDA 52

Equidam

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

For decades, the technology sector’s part of global GDP has been gradually increasing, as has its share of world market capitalization. Another important aspect is the lack of options for capital seeking a return. Thus, equity investors turned to private markets.

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Specific Risk Technology Marketability 52

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The company believes it meets the quantitative requirements, including net shareholder equity and market capitalization. The combined company plans to focus initially on the high-growth market of wealth management for Generation Z and Millennials. It is fully reporting to the U.S. The collective wealth of.

Market Capitalization 40

Market Capitalization Marketability Banking Equity 40

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 23, 2024

Wells Fargo Investors’ $1 billion settlement against Wells Fargo comes in the wake of years of scandal and resolves allegations that the bank concealed its inability to clean up its act. in August 2019, wiping out about $36 billion in market capitalization. The banks on the U.S. in November 2015 to $26.50

Banking 59

Banking Private Equity Firm Alpha Compliance 59

Reynolds Holding

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Shares listed on a national exchange with sufficient market capitalization and trading volume attract the attention of institutional investors and analysts. This heavy-handed regulation produces a market that seems rigged to benefit investment banks and their institutional investor clients.

Banking 45

Banking Marketability Start-ups Market Capitalization 45

Benzinga

AUGUST 26, 2022

Many leading publicly traded technology companies, representing over $1 trillion in aggregate market capitalization, count WTI as an early lender and partner. We view WTI not only as an industry pioneer and market leader, but also the gold standard within venture debt. As a pioneer in venture debt, WTI has deployed $7.8

Technology 40

Technology Marketability EBITDA Market Capitalization 40

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Looking at the median costs of capital, there is no detectable pattern in the cost of capital, and the companies in the bottom decile have a lower median cost of capital (8.88%) than the median company in the sample (9.06%). Data Update 4 for 2025: Interest Rates, Inflation and Central Banks!

Risk Premium 75

Risk Premium Beta Start-ups Equity 75

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 21, 2023

No matter how you slice it, there is no denying that 2022 was the worst year for US equity investors since 2008, and the magnitude of the damage is even more staggering, if you consider it in market value terms. trillion in market capitalization, but for balance, it is also worth noting that US equities are still holding on to a gain of $6.9

Equity 95

Equity Risk Premium Start-ups Dividends 95