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Banking News 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

ANZ share price ends higher as banks lift ASX; CPI and RBA meeting loom

ANZ share price ends higher as banks lift ASX; CPI and RBA meeting loom

Sydney, January 16, 2026, 17:25 AEDT — Markets have closed. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:ANZ) closed Friday up 0.54% at A$37.52, with buyers stepping back into bank shares to wrap the week. The stock fluctuated between A$37.25 and A$37.64, ending 20 cents higher than the previous close. (Intelligent Investor) Timing is crucial since big banks continue to dominate the Australian…
16 January 2026
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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser’s blunt memo puts Citi job cuts and AI overhaul back in focus

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser’s blunt memo puts Citi job cuts and AI overhaul back in focus

New York, January 15, 2026, 20:02 EST Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser told employees the bank will be “judged on our results” and flagged that automation and AI — artificial intelligence software that automates tasks — will reshape jobs firmwide, according to an internal memo. Citi plans to cut roughly 1,000 jobs this week, part of a broader effort to slash…
16 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock slips after hours as earnings miss, 2026 outlook and credit-card cap talk weigh on WFC

Wells Fargo stock slips after hours as earnings miss, 2026 outlook and credit-card cap talk weigh on WFC

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 19:13 EST — After-hours. Wells Fargo & Company shares eased 0.3% to $88.96 in after-hours trading on Thursday, after moving between $88.38 and $89.83 in the regular session. The fourth-largest U.S. lender missed analysts’ profit estimates on Wednesday after booking $612 million in severance costs, and it forecast about $50 billion of net interest income…
16 January 2026
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Bank of America stock steadies after earnings whiplash as rate-cap risk hangs over banks

Bank of America stock steadies after earnings whiplash as rate-cap risk hangs over banks

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 18:26 EST — After-hours Shares of Bank of America Corp (BAC) inched higher in after-hours trading Thursday. Investors weighed the lender’s strong interest-income forecast against the ongoing efforts in Washington to cap credit-card rates. The stock climbed roughly 0.2% to $52.59. The upcoming session is crucial as major U.S. banks have become a play on…
16 January 2026
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Capital One stock rises as traders weigh US credit-card rate cap risk ahead of earnings

Capital One stock rises as traders weigh US credit-card rate cap risk ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 12:31 PM ET — Trading in the regular session. Shares of Capital One Financial Corp climbed Thursday, building on a recovery after earlier declines as investors reconsidered the policy risks tied to U.S. credit-card pricing. The stock gained 2.2%, reaching $239.55 by midday trading. The lender is at the heart of the debate about whether…
15 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock today: WFC wobbles after earnings miss, interest-income outlook back in the spotlight

Wells Fargo stock today: WFC wobbles after earnings miss, interest-income outlook back in the spotlight

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:40 EST — Regular session Wells Fargo & Co shares slipped roughly 0.3% to $89.00 in morning trading Thursday, following a sharp drop after the bank’s quarterly results came out the day before. The move may be modest, but the tension running through the story is anything but. Wells Fargo is aiming to prove it…
15 January 2026
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Citigroup stock rises 3% as earnings hangover fades and price targets climb

Citigroup stock rises 3% as earnings hangover fades and price targets climb

New York, January 15, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Citigroup shares climbed roughly 3.3% to $116.11 in early Thursday trading, rallying past other major U.S. banks following a mixed initial response to its quarterly results. Investors remain torn on Citi’s value if its overhaul delivers more consistent profits — and whether political and regulatory hurdles will curb potential gains.…
15 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock climbs as Q4 profit jumps on debt underwriting surge

Morgan Stanley stock climbs as Q4 profit jumps on debt underwriting surge

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:24 (EST) Morgan Stanley’s profit for the fourth quarter climbed, driven by a surge in investment banking fees and steady inflows in wealth management. The news lifted its shares in premarket trading. (Reuters) Investors are now weighing if the late-2025 pickup in dealmaking and capital markets activity is solidifying for 2026. Bank earnings this week…
15 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

New York, January 15, 2026, 05:57 ET — Premarket Dow Jones Industrial Average futures nudged up early Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. projected strong growth and hinted at expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity, boosting semiconductor stocks. By 5:03 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis had gained 31 points, or 0.06%, while S&P 500 E-minis climbed 0.32% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 0.74%.…
15 January 2026
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Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

London, January 15, 2026, 09:41 GMT The Guardian reported that Britain’s data watchdog is probing Lloyds Banking Group over its use of staff banking data amid union pay negotiations, sparking new concerns about how major lenders manage customer information. Theguardian Lloyds shares climbed about 0.8% to roughly 102p, hovering near a 52-week high. Over the past year, the stock has…
15 January 2026
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NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Regular session. NatWest Group (NWG.L) shares climbed 1.2% to 637.8 pence by 0850 GMT on Thursday, pushing ahead of the broader FTSE as the bank announced additional buybacks in routine filings. (Investing) A steady stream of repurchase notices has kept the spotlight on shareholder returns, even as UK bank stocks fluctuate with shifts…
15 January 2026
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Lloyds share price nudges higher as Morgan Stanley flags UK bank upside ahead of Jan 29 results

Lloyds share price nudges higher as Morgan Stanley flags UK bank upside ahead of Jan 29 results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group shares edged up in early London trade on Thursday, rising 0.35 pence, or about 0.35%, to 101.35 pence and holding near a recent 52-week high. (Investing) The move comes as investors lean into the UK bank trade ahead of results, after Morgan Stanley said the sector still had…
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Willis Towers Watson Valuation Post-Move: Fair Value Around $369 vs $329 Close
    January 17, 2026, 1:17 PM EST. Willis Towers Watson (WTW) drew fresh attention after a recent price move. The stock closed at $329.41. The one-day gain was 0.28%, with a year-to-date return of 0.96% and five-year TSR of 70.38%, suggesting longer-term momentum. A fair-value view places WTW at about $369.16 per share, implying the stock is undervalued relative to current levels. The market trades at a P/E ratio of 14.9x, above the US Insurance sector 12.8x but below the peer average of 29.5x, signaling limited further upside if earnings slip. The case rests on growth in advisory demand, recurring fee streams, and higher earnings in the mid-term, supported by disciplined costs, divestitures, and investments in high-growth regions. Risks include tougher competition, integration costs, and margin pressures.
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