The stability of the global financial system is once again under scrutiny as mounting pressures on U.S. regional banks, particularly those with significant exposure to commercial real estate (CRE), ignite fresh fears of contagion. On October 16, 2025, a dramatic sell-off in regional bank stocks, triggered by unexpected loan-related
The global banking sector is facing increasing scrutiny as regional banks, particularly in the U.S., disclose a wave of bad loans and significant loan loss provisions. This trend, largely driven by substantial exposure to the commercial real estate (CRE) market and exacerbated by elevated interest rates, has triggered immediate
New York, NY – October 16, 2025 – The regional banking sector experienced a significant downturn today, with stocks plummeting across the board as renewed credit worries and specific loan loss disclosures sent shockwaves through the market. This abrupt decline positions regional banks as the day's bottom performers, reigniting fears reminiscent of
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after disclosures from two lenders raised concerns about deteriorating loan quality across the industry.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the earnings season got off to a strong start as several big banks reported third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street's expectations.
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This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
The past six months have been a windfall for Axos Financial’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 40.8%, hitting $84.21 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investors scooped up equities, shaking off the initial concerns inferred from the Fed's dot plot, with tech stocks leading the charge.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the regional banks industry, including Axos Financial (NYSE:AX) and its peers.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
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and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after a surprisingly weak July jobs report and the announcement of sweeping new tariffs fueled fears of an economic slowdown and an impending interest rate cut.
Digital banking company Axos Financial (NYSE:AX) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.5% year on year to $321.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.94 per share was 7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
