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U.S. Bank Stocks Fall After BofA's Weak Investment Banking Forecast
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Shares of major U.S. banks, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, declined after Bank of America projected third-quarter investment banking revenue well below analyst expectations, signaling continued weakness in the dealmaking environment.
Shares of major U.S. banks fell on Tuesday after Bank of America issued a disappointing forecast for its third-quarter investment banking business, fueling concerns about a broader slowdown in capital markets activity. The weaker outlook from the financial giant, a bellwether for the industry, weighed on the entire sector.
Outlook Misses Analyst Estimates
On Monday, Bank of America's CEO projected that the firm's investment banking fees for the third quarter would be between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion. This forecast falls significantly short of the $2.04 billion consensus estimate from Wall Street analysts, according to data from S&P Global Visible Alpha.
The bank also guided for flat revenue from its sales and trading division for the same period, suggesting that weakness is concentrated in advisory and underwriting services. The shortfall points to a continued challenging environment for mergers, acquisitions, and initial public offerings.
Sector-Wide Market Reaction
AdThe news triggered a broad decline across the banking industry as investors recalibrated their expectations for third-quarter earnings. The S&P 500 Banks index fell 0.7% during Tuesday's trading session.
Shares of investment banking-heavy firms were hit particularly hard, reflecting their sensitivity to dealmaking revenue:
- Goldman Sachs (GS): -2.5%
- Morgan Stanley (MS): -1.8%
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM): -1.4%
- Citigroup (C): -0.5%
- Bank of America (BAC): -0.4%
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