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2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon results: Full list of winners in each group
The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is in the books, with records set, emotional moments, and of course, memorable signs. The marathon, which took place Sunday, drew more than 50,000 participants from more than 120 countries, and nearly 1.5...
Deutsche Bank turns ‘overweight’ on European equities
(Reuters) -Deutsche Bank upgraded its stance on European equities to “overweight” on Monday, citing cheap valuations and a strong fiscal backdrop, and forecast the benchmark STOXX 600 index could hit 650 by the end of 2026. The new target implies...

Deutsche Bank says markets remain highly sensitive to U.S.-China trade developments
Wall Street witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday as the U.S. and China once again seemed to be at loggerheads when it came to trade policies. Deutsche Bank noted that the market sensitivity to the trade developments between the two

Bank of America Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the opening bell on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Analysts expect the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company to report quarterly earnings at 95 cents per...
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2025: Check full list of winners of 47th edition of the race
The 47th edition of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon took place on Sunday, October 12, and, according to ABC 7 Chicago, around 50,000 athletes from 100 countries took part in the mega event. This included Americans from all 50 states. Bank of...

JPMorgan Chase launches $1.5 trillion plan to bolster US economic and national security
JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon talks federal spending, the state of markets, billion-dollar tech investments, trade tensions, national security and more in an exclusive 'Mornings with Maria' interview. JPMorgan Chase on Monday...

Banks holidays on Diwali and local festivals: Full list
Banks around India will remain closed for a few days during Diwali and other festivals such as Kali Puja, Bhai Dooj, and related regional celebrations. Combining weekly off days, national, and regional festivals, banks may remain closed for up to...
HSBC launches ‘Helping Hands Mela’ expo to support NGOs
HSBC Chennai Branch inaugurated its annual Helping Hands Mela on its Chennai branch premises on Cathedral Road. The Mela was inaugurated by Nina Reddy, JMD Savera Group, Kasi Viswanathan, MD of CSK, and film personality Vincent Ashokan. | Photo...
JPM pledges $10B to US companies 'essential to national security'
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) said on Monday it plans to invest as much as $10 billion in direct equity and venture capital stakes in companies operating within key industries such as artificial intelligence, mineral producers, and defense. The strategy is...
JPMorgan unveils $1.5trln plan to boost investments in US strategic industries
JPMorgan Chase launched a $1.5 trillion plan on Monday to facilitate, finance and invest in industries deemed critical to the U.S. national security and economic resilience, including defense, energy and advanced manufacturing. As part of the...

JPMorgan launches $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative; commits $10 billion to bolster U.S. national security sectors
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has announced a $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative, a 10-year program aimed at strengthening the United States’ strategic industries vital to national security. As part of this initiative, the bank will invest up...

Banking on forests: Inside private sector plans to shape the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
A $125 billion fund will use profits from global markets to invest in forest protection. Can we trust the same financiers driving deforestation to save the world’s forests? The UK and US financial sector are better known for financing businesses...
JPMorgan pledges US$1.5 trillion to strengthen US economic security and resilience over next decade
The campaign boosts capital, resources and personnel that the largest US lender commits across sectors [NEW YORK] JPMorgan Chase vowed to funnel US$1.5 trillion into industries that bolster US economic security and resiliency over the next 10...
HSBC to take ownership of Hang Seng Bank in $37bn buyout
Created: Oct 13, 2025 07:57 AM Hang Seng Index, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hang Seng Bank, is displayed on the digital screen at the listing ceremony of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co in Hong Kong in May 2025 (Photograph by Chan Long Hei/AP)...
JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US companies critical to national security
By Nupur Anand NEW YORK (Reuters) -JPMorgan Chase on Monday unveiled a plan to hire more bankers and invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies considered critical to U.S. national security and economic resilience. The move is part of a broader...
JPMorgan unveils $1.5 trillion plan to boost investments in US strategic industries
By Nupur Anand NEW YORK (Reuters) -JPMorgan Chase launched a $1.5 trillion plan on Monday to facilitate, finance and invest in industries deemed critical to the U.S. national security and economic resilience, including defense, energy and advanced...

HSBC Digital Merchant Services Launches in India and Singapore
HSBC today announced the launch of its Digital Merchant Services (DMS) in India and Singapore, extending its innovative payments platform supporting Digital Merchants and Marketplaces to two of Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies. The service...

Banks that don't meet recapitalisation target will downgrade their licences - Yemi Cardoso
This article was produced with the support of Central Bank of Nigeria Cardoso made the clarification during a fireside chat on Friday, 10 October 2025, with Professor Helene Rey, Lord Bagri Professor of Economics at the Wheeler Institute of...

JPMorgan unveils $1.5T initiative to boost critical industries in US
ISTANBUL The US-based investment firm JPMorganChase launched on Monday a $1.5-trillion security and resiliency initiative to boost critical industries in the coming decade. "As part of this new initiative, JPMorganChase will make direct equity and...

HSBC's Ex-Asia Wealth Planning Head Joins Lioner
A former senior executive from HSBC’s private banking division has joined Chinese wealth consortium Lioner. Lioner has appointed Henry Lam as group strategic advisor, according to a statement. In the role, he will provide senior counsel for the...