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Blackstone's Profit Surges on AI Investments

Stronger inflows into the investment firm's private-equity business offset a slowdown in private credit, where individual investors have pulled back.

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BNP Paribas Lifts Dividend as Revenue, Profit Beat Estimates

The French bank-Europe's largest by assets-said net profit surged by a third on year, ahead of analysts' estimates provided by the company.

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UniCredit Readies to Gain Control of Commerzbank as Italy Deals Take Backseat

UniCredit raised its profit targets for this year and beyond, though net profit for the second quarter was hurt by a one-off hit tied to its offer for Commerzbank.

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Emirates NBD's Profit Holds Steady as U.A.E. Faces Iran War Disruptions

Net profit at Dubai's biggest bank rose 2.2%, as strong lending and customer activity helped it withstand the economic disruption caused by the war.

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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Levels in Nearly a Year

Rising oil prices helped push the 30-year fixed rate to 6.58%.

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What Surging Bond Yields Mean for Consumers and Markets

A selloff in government bonds has pushed the 10-year Treasury yield close to a 2026 high.

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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on U.S. asking rent, pending home sales, UniCredit and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

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Digital Bank Revolut, Europe's Most Valuable Startup, Valued at $115 Billion

The British company agreed to a secondary share sale that boosted its valuation by around 50%.

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The Age of Free ETF Trades Is Ending

Brokerages like Fidelity and Charles Schwab are charging ETF firms to place their products on their platforms. individual investors will ultimately bear the costs.

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Robinhood Revamps $695 Platinum Card After Customers Take Issue With Perks

The trading app's card announced in March aims for high-end users looking for rich rewards.

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Private-Equity Assets Stuck in 'Zombie Funds' Are at a Record High

Funds are outliving their intended lifespans as fund managers struggle to sell the remaining assets.

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Kalshi Seeks to Launch Perpetual Futures for Precious Metals

The company's request to let users speculate on the price of gold, silver and platinum comes after it received approval from the CFTC in May to launch the country's first set of perpetuals, which were linked to cryptocurrency prices.

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July 23, 2026 16:00 ET (20:00 GMT)