Market Volatility and Banking Outlook on Wall Street
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 4 days ago
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Source: CNBC
- Market Volatility: On Tuesday, the S&P 500 index fluctuated, initially gaining before losing all its gains, reflecting market concerns over new AI-driven wealth management products, particularly Altruist's new tax-planning service, which could disrupt the financial sector.
- Banking Outlook: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated at a UBS conference that 2026 is expected to be a 'constructive year' for M&A activity, with improved macroeconomic conditions and regulatory leniency likely to provide more deal opportunities, reinforcing Goldman's position as a top global M&A advisor.
- Wells Fargo Investment Banking Growth: Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo highlighted that the bank's investment banking division is beginning to see actual growth following the lifting of the $1.95 trillion asset cap by the Federal Reserve, enhancing its competitiveness in the M&A market and reducing reliance on interest income.
- Boeing Delivery Performance: Boeing delivered 46 jets in January, one more than last year, marking the third-highest January in company history, with expectations of 659 total deliveries this year, indicating a gradual ramp-up in production capacity, particularly for the 737 model.
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Analyst Views on GS
Wall Street analysts forecast GS stock price to fall
13 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 904.550
Low
604.00
Averages
848.09
High
1048
Current: 904.550
Low
604.00
Averages
848.09
High
1048
About GS
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global financial institution that delivers a range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Its segments include Global Banking & Markets, Asset & Wealth Management and Platform Solutions. The Global Banking & Markets segment offers a range of services, including financing, advisory services, risk distribution, and hedging for its institutional and corporate clients. It facilitates client transactions and makes markets in fixed income, equity, currency and commodity products. The Asset & Wealth Management segment manages assets and offers investment products across all asset classes to a diverse set of clients. It also provides investing and wealth advisory solutions. The Platform Solutions segment includes consumer platforms, such as partnerships offering credit cards and point-of-sale financing, and transaction banking and other platform businesses.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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