Big banks reported third-quarter profits exceeding analyst expectations, with Goldman Sachs' profit soaring 45% to $3 billion, while Bank of America and Citigroup saw smaller declines of 12% and 9%, respectively. Strong performances in trading and investment banking bolstered their results, reflecting confidence in the robust economy and stock market. Consequently, shares of these banks surged, with Goldman Sachs leading the year with a 38% gain.
Hedge fund favorites underperformed the S&P 500 in Q3, gaining 3.4% compared to the S&P's 5.25%. Among the 20 most held stocks, 12 were profitable, with UnitedHealth Group leading at 14.8%. However, major tech stocks like Amazon and Microsoft fell nearly 9%.
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