Lazard Q2 Profit Plunges 91% as Advisory Revenue Weakens
Investment bank Lazard reported a sharp 91% decline in second-quarter profit, as a significantly higher tax rate and weaker performance in its financial advisory business weighed on earnings. Net income dropped to $5 million,...
Jersey Mike’s Targets Nearly $8 Billion Valuation in U.S. IPO
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is aiming for a valuation of up to $7.94 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), testing investor demand for restaurant stocks amid a recovering market for new...
Goldman Counsel Faces Congress Over Epstein Links
Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathryn Ruemmler is set to face intense questioning before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as lawmakers continue investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with influential figures in politics and...
U.S. Banks Seek Further Easing of Federal Reserve Capital Rules
Major U.S. banks are making a final push for changes to the Federal Reserve’s proposed capital rule overhaul, arguing that some requirements remain overly restrictive despite significant revisions by regulators. The banking industry is...
U.S. Banks Face Fresh Scrutiny Over Alleged ‘Debanking’ Practices
Major U.S. lenders are preparing for heightened regulatory scrutiny as the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) nears completion of a review into allegations that banks improperly closed or denied customer accounts...