Musings on Markets

APRIL 7, 2025

Coming after a few days where the market seemed to have found its bearings (at least partially), it was clear from the initial reactions across the world that the breadth and the magnitude of the tariffs had caught most by surprise, and that a market markdown was coming.

Marketability

Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 27, 2023

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Self-Fulfilling Credit Market Freezes by Lucian Bebchuk and Itay Goldstein. Credit Suisse, one of the world’s largest 30 banks with assets exceeding $500 billion, melted down earlier this month. ” SNB also pledged to provide CS with liquidity if necessary.

Banking

Harvard Corporate Governance

APRIL 16, 2024

The Chinese stock market started in 1990 with the establishment of two domestic stock exchanges (the “A share” market): the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE hereafter) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). The A share market is the second largest in the world in terms of total market capitalization, trailing only the US equity markets.

Marketability

Musings on Markets

MAY 5, 2023

In March 2023, the fall of Silicon Valley Bank shocked investors not only because it was unforeseen, but also because of the speed with which it unfolded. That failure has had a domino effect, with Signature Bank falling soon after, followed by Credit Suisse in April 2023 and by First Republic last week.

Banking

Global Finance

JUNE 18, 2024

The Hyundai India IPO that was announced earlier this year has become a bellwether for the health of Indian stock markets and particularly its IPO market, now that the South Korean carmaker has reportedly filed a draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on June 15.

Marketability

Musings on Markets

JULY 17, 2023

I am not a market prognosticator for a simple reason. I am just not good at it, and the first six months of 2023 illustrate why market timing is often the impossible dream, something that every investor aspires to be successful at, but very few succeed on a consistent basis.

Marketability

Global Finance

MAY 6, 2025

Building on a profitable and dynamic 2023, when high interest rates buoyed bank lending margins, most Western European banks had a strong 2024, ending the year with a spurt in net income and revenue growth. In addition, banks benefited from strong investor sentiment.

Banking

Viking Mergers

MAY 3, 2022

Any time a new product or idea comes out, tech industry giants like Meta (formerly Facebook), Microsoft, and Google have the funds to perfect the idea or product and then bring it to market. 1 Even so, the largest companies in this sector maintain enough market capitalization for significant leverage to acquire regional banks and trusts.

Banking

Global Finance

MAY 8, 2024

In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region last year—as in 2022—net interest margin (NIM) dynamics were optimal for banks in Southeast Asia, Australasia, Hong Kong and India. Lending rates followed central bank tightening moves, while deposit rates lagged; and across the region, there were some record profits.

Banking

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 4, 2022

Today, you’ve invited me to talk about the roughly $2 trillion crypto markets. The dot-com bubble burst, though, created significant tremors in our markets. There’s no reason to treat the crypto market differently just because different technology is used. has the greatest capital markets because investors have faith in them.

Marketability

Musings on Markets

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

For the last two decades, China has been the dominant story for both the global economy and capital markets, as the country's immense growth and infrastructure investments have sustained commodity prices, and altered the balance of world economic power.

Market Capitalization

Valutico

AUGUST 13, 2024

Operating in top markets like Mexico and Brazil, Mercado Libre is central to the region’s digital commerce. Market Leader Emerges Following the Company’s impressive quarterly results, the market responded favorably with a surge of over 10% in a day and over 18% till now.

Market Capitalization

Mckinsey and Company

JULY 9, 2025

At the same time, the industry is facing an uncertain macroeconomic environment and geopolitical tensions, leading to lower levels of net flows and higher market volatility. Low-margin asset classes have revenue margins of less than 30 basis points and include active fixed income, passives, and money markets. basis points).

Alpha

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

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

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

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Since so much of Paytm’s success has been driven by the rise if smart phone usage among Indian consumers, and the concurrent rise in mobile payments for goods and services, I will start with a review of that rise, before looking at how Paytm has put itself in position to take advantage of that market shift.

Start-ups

Valutico

MARCH 28, 2023

UBS Group AG Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 28 March 2023 Link to the valuation Context In recent days, the financial markets have experienced increased turmoil, causing growing concerns about financial stability. As a result, they have been pouring into money market funds at the highest rate since the COVID pandemic began.

Banking

Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That attention has worked in the company's favor over much of its lifetime, as it has gone from a start-up to one of the largest market cap companies in the world, disrupting multiple businesses in the process.

Start-ups

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 27, 2022

By the end of 2021, it was clear that this bout of inflation was not as transient a phenomenon as some had made it out to be, and the big question leading in 2022, for investors and markets, is how inflation will play out during the year, and beyond, and the consequences for stocks, bonds and currencies.

Risk-free Rate

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

Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What GameStop put on display was how much has changed—in technology and business models—since 2005 when we last comprehensively updated our equity market rules. The markets have moved to overwhelmingly trade electronically, with transaction volume in listed equities tripling in the last 17 years. [3] 6] The $55 trillion U.S.

Equity

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% billion and $8.77

Market Capitalization

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

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

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. DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- P10, Inc.

Technology

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

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

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

Benzinga

JUNE 2, 2023

The combined company is expected to be renamed "American Battery Materials Holdings", and its common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq"). ABM is focused on supplying domestically-sourced critical minerals, with a particular focus on lithium, to global markets.

Enterprise Value

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 21, 2023

It is the nature of stocks that you have good years and bad ones, and much as we like to forget about the latter during market booms, they recur at regular intervals, if for no other reason than to remind us that risk is not an abstraction, and that stocks don't always win, even in the long term.

Equity

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

Valutico

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The market leader for CRM software is currently trading at around $133 per share, down more than 50% from its all-time-high of $300 per share, achieved in November 2021. . The current price of $133 represents a market capitalization of $145 billion. Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 6 December 2022. Link to detailed valuation.

Discounted Cash Flow

Valutico

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The market leader for CRM software is currently trading at around $133 per share, down more than 50% from its all-time-high of $300 per share, achieved in November 2021. . The current price of $133 represents a market capitalization of $145 billion. Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 6 December 2022. Link to detailed valuation.

Discounted Cash Flow

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

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 9, 2023

market will be documented in the ISS Securities Class Action Services “Top 100 U.S. However, in actuality, Novo Nordisk faced these exact pricing pressures, which was disclosed to the market beginning on August 5, 2016. billion loss in market capitalization after December 2017 disclosures.

Banking

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