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Raymond James CEO Paul Reilly, set to retire in February, received approximately $23 million in total compensation for 2023, a 34% decrease from the previous year due to a one-time retention award. His pay included a $750,000 salary, $11.65 million in cash bonuses, and nearly $10.5 million in stock awards, resulting in a payout ratio of 194 to 1 compared to the median employee salary of $119,044. The firm credited Reilly with significant growth in assets under management and administration, while his successor, Paul Shoukry, earned just over $7 million, a 6% increase.
Kepler Cheuvreux has upgraded UBS Group AG's stock rating from Hold to Buy, raising the price target from CHF 28.50 to CHF 33.00, reflecting confidence in the bank's financial prospects despite potential capital shortfalls. UBS reported a net profit of $1.4 billion for Q3 2024, with a year-to-date profit before tax of $7.1 billion and a 9% increase in underlying revenues. The bank plans $15 billion in buybacks from 2025 to 2027 and continues to invest in technology to support long-term growth.
The cryptocurrency industry is poised for significant growth by 2025, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption. As stablecoins gain traction, their potential to transform payments hinges on transparent regulations that ensure financial stability. Meanwhile, the evolving crypto markets are attracting interest from nation-states and central banks, signaling a shift from speculative trading to mainstream financial tools. Ripple is enhancing its offerings by adopting the Chainlink standard for better pricing data on its stablecoin, RLUSD, as the landscape for blockchain and cryptocurrency continues to mature.
Jefferies has downgraded Nestle SA from Hold to Underperform, lowering its price target from CHF82.00 to CHF67.00, citing concerns over a weak FY24 outlook and potential reductions in operating margin forecasts. Analysts predict a flat dividend for 2024 and a possible decline in the stock's price-to-earnings ratio. Despite this, other firms like Goldman Sachs and RBC Capital maintain positive ratings, highlighting Nestle's strong market position and anticipated organic sales growth.
Nvidia is expanding its influence in AI, focusing on integrating technology into the physical world, as CEO Jensen Huang announced new gaming chips and the Cosmos foundational model at CES 2025. BofA analysts named Nvidia their "top pick" in AI, maintaining a buy rating with a $190 price target.In other news, Bank of America saw a stock boost after UBS upgraded it to a "buy," citing potential for strong financial performance amid high interest rates. Meanwhile, Getty and Shutterstock announced a merger valued at $3.7 billion, aiming to compete with AI-generated image services, though they may face antitrust scrutiny.
Morgan Stanley has exited the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, joining other major US banks like Citigroup and Bank of America in leaving the climate coalition amid criticism from Republican politicians regarding fossil fuel financing. Despite this withdrawal, the bank remains committed to reducing carbon emissions and supporting clients in their transition to net-zero operations. J.P. Morgan Chase is now the only major US bank still part of the alliance, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.
US employers are expected to have added 160,000 jobs in December, indicating a steady but slowing labor market as the year closes. Projections suggest the unemployment rate will hold at 4.2%, with wage growth cooling, reflecting a resilient economy that is not fueling inflationary pressures. Strategists have varying estimates, with some predicting job gains as high as 180,000, while others foresee a more modest increase.
NFT sales reached $8.83 billion in 2024, showing modest growth despite trailing behind 2021 and 2022 peaks. Ethereum and Bitcoin led the market with $3.1 billion each, while traditional brokerages like Morgan Stanley explore crypto trading amid a more favorable regulatory environment. Bitcoin ETFs are nearing $110 billion in holdings, with predictions of the price potentially hitting $200,000 by 2025, driven by institutional interest and upcoming market events.
UBS Group AG has strengthened its presence in Japan by hiring three sales professionals to enhance its offerings of high-yield structured investments and tailored derivative products to local financial institutions. This move reflects the growing competition among international banks to attract talent with strong connections to regional banks, which are seeking innovative solutions amid rising domestic interest rates. The new hires, including former HSBC banker Shuhei Sanada, will focus on expanding client relationships and providing a range of financial products.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that 75% of the company's job openings are now US-based, attributing this shift to the pro-crypto stance of the incoming Trump administration. Following the November 2024 election, optimism in the crypto industry has surged, with companies like Hive Digital relocating to the US and Morgan Stanley considering adding crypto trading to its platform. Industry leaders predict a favorable regulatory environment and significant growth in the sector over the next four years.
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