🏦 Analyst Upgrades and Strategic Partnerships Propel NYCB, WFC, and BAM to Market Gains | Financials Sector Insight
Wells Fargo (WFC) announced a partnership with Volkswagen Financial Services to enhance vehicle financing options in the U.S. Bank of America (BAC) appointed Johnbull Okpara as its Chief Accounting Officer, transitioning leadership from Citigroup.
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Tuesday, September 17
XLF [+0.4%]
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) increased since Monday, driven by notable performances from its top holdings. Wells Fargo (WFC) announced a partnership with Volkswagen Financial Services to enhance vehicle financing options in the U.S. Bank of America (BAC) appointed Johnbull Okpara as its Chief Accounting Officer, transitioning leadership from Citigroup. Mastercard (MA) reached an all-time high stock price and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share, with a record date of October 9, 2024, and a payment date of November 8, 2024, yielding an annualized dividend of 0.5%. Other contributors included Visa (V) and Charles Schwab (SCHW), both showing positive returns.