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NASDAQ:BFH 12 January 2026

Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

Bread Financial (BFH) stock slides on Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap push; what’s next

Bread Financial shares fell 10.8% to $71.65 Monday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates, with no details on enforcement. The selloff spread to other lenders, including Synchrony and Capital One. Analysts questioned the proposal’s viability, citing legal hurdles. Bread Financial reports earnings Jan. 29, with investors watching for commentary on policy risks.

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  • Nifty50 and Sensex End Higher on March 20, 2026; IT, PSU Banks, Metals Lead Gains
    March 20, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT. India's benchmark indices closed higher on March 20, 2026. The BSE Sensex rose 0.44% to 74,533 points, and the NSE Nifty gained 0.49% to 23,114. Strong buying in IT, PSU banks and metal stocks buoyed the market despite fuel price hikes and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Top gainers included Tech Mahindra (3.30%), Tata Steel (3.29%) and Infosys (2.88%), while Hindalco (-2.55%) and HDFC Bank (-2.23%) led declines. Brent crude oil climbed 1.88% to $110.7 a barrel amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Sector-wise, PSU Bank (+2.19%), IT and metal stocks advanced solidly, but financial services and private banks softened. Market breadth was positive with 2,458 stocks rising, reflecting relief-driven buying amid volatile conditions.
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