State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF

Markets are shifting focus from political drama surrounding Fed Chair Powell to bank earnings season. The 10-year Treasury yield broke above 4.20%, signaling a potential move to 4.45%. Financial sector ETFs XLF and KRE have surged significantly, and major banks including JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are reporting Q4 earni...

Citigroup stock has surged 65% over the past year, significantly outperforming the average bank's 15% gain, driven by strong earnings growth (24-29% EPS increases). However, the stock's valuation has become expensive relative to its historical levels, with a P/E ratio of 17 versus a five-year average of 9. While the bank is performing well operat...

Citigroup's stock has risen 50% over the past year, outperforming the average large U.S. bank. While the company shows strong business performance, the stock appears fully valued or slightly expensive, making it less attractive for value investors.

Citigroup reported strong Q3 2025 earnings with 9% revenue growth and 23% net income increase, but its stock's 50% annual rise has reduced its value proposition, making it less attractive to value and dividend investors.

W.P. Carey and Toronto-Dominion Bank have faced challenges, but there are reasons to believe they will see better times ahead. W.P. Carey reset its dividend to focus on more attractive sectors, while Toronto-Dominion Bank is working to regain trust after a money laundering issue. Both offer high dividend yields and potential for long-term investo...