Here’s why this is a golden age for banks — but some of their stocks may be too high
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 14 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Bank Earnings Season: The bank-earnings season begins with major U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo set to announce their second-quarter results, amid favorable conditions for the banking industry.
Regulatory Environment: An easing regulatory environment and potential interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may lead to improved performance for U.S. banks, particularly the largest institutions.
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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.








