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Goldman Sachs analysts predict that AI infrastructure investment will drive above-consensus second-quarter earnings for technology and semiconductor companies, reinforcing the AI capital-expenditure cycle.
Citigroup lifted its quarterly dividend and announced a $30 billion share buyback program, one of the largest capital return commitments in US banking, directly benefiting shareholders and signalling management confidence in the bank's financial strength.
The Federal Reserve announced that major US banks passed the 2026 annual stress test, demonstrating the capacity to absorb $708 billion in hypothetical losses. The results were released alongside a significant overhaul of the stress testing methodology, which adjusts how banks calculate required capital buffers.
American Express acquired TheFork, a major European restaurant booking platform previously owned by Tripadvisor, adding a concrete digital dining service to its premium cardholder ecosystem and driving additional card spending.
Bank of America introduced enhanced ways for clients to earn rewards and manage payments, a concrete product expansion in the competitive retail-banking market that aims to improve customer retention and engagement.
