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Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) reported EPS of $1.76 per share, beating expectations of $1.66, while revenue came in at $21.29B, below forecasts of $21.64B. The combination suggests profitability held up better than the top line, with margins and expense discipline likely cushioning slightly weaker-than-expected revenue. Wells Fargo’s market capitalization stands at $280.85B, with investors focusing on revenue momentum and core banking trends as 2026 begins.

Bank of America (BAC) reported EPS of $0.98 per share, topping expectations of ~$0.96, while revenue rose to $28.4B versus $27.55B forecast. The beat suggests a firmer quarter across BAC’s core banking engine, with revenue outperformance indicating healthy fee activity and/or steadier net interest dynamics relative to consensus. The bank’s market capitalization stands at $403.02B, reinforcing its status as a major U.S. financial bellwether heading into 2026.

21Shares has listed its 21Shares Bitcoin Gold ETP on the London Stock Exchange, offering a single, regulated instrument that combines bitcoin and gold exposure under the ticker BOLD (ISIN CH1146882308) and a 0.65% annual management fee. The firm describes the product as a volatility-managed, rules-based allocation that blends BTC’s upside with gold’s defensive characteristics—marking another step in the integration of digital assets into mainstream European market infrastructure and widening access via traditional brokerage channels.

JPMorgan Chase reported a 7% year-on-year decline in Q4 2025 profit to about $13.0B ($4.63 EPS), with results weighed down in part by a roughly $2.2B reserve/charge tied to taking over Apple’s credit-card portfolio. Despite the earnings dip, CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. economy remains resilient and “is not getting worse,” reinforcing a steady-macro message even as investors watch rates, credit quality, and policy risk.

Market impact: Mixed for U.S. financials—headline profit down can pressure sentiment, but a “resilient economy” tone is supportive for credit and loan growth expectations. Focus shifts to guidance on net interest income, credit losses, and any policy overhangs (including card-related regulation/caps).

Alphabet became the latest company to reach a $4 trillion valuation, with the milestone widely attributed to investor optimism around its AI roadmap (notably Gemini-related momentum) and broader expectations that AI will sustain growth across search, cloud, and the ecosystem. Markets are effectively pricing Alphabet as a core long-duration AI compounder—though the sustainability of the move will hinge on AI monetization, capex discipline, and competitive dynamics.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported EPS of $1.55 per share, narrowly topping expectations of $1.53, while revenue came in at $14.61B, below forecasts of $14.72B. The print points to solid profitability despite a slightly softer top line, suggesting margins and cost control helped offset revenue coming in modestly light versus consensus. Delta’s market capitalization stands at $46.07B, with investors likely focusing on demand trends and capacity/pricing dynamics heading into 2026.

Bank of New York Mellon (BK) reported EPS of $2.08 per share, ahead of expectations of $1.91, while revenue came in at $5.18B versus $5.13B forecast. The upside versus consensus signals continued resilience in BK’s investment-services model, with performance likely supported by steady client activity and operating discipline. The company’s market capitalization stands at $84.07B, reinforcing its position as a scaled, systemically important financial-services franchise.

JPMorgan (JPM) posted adjusted EPS of $5.23, beating expectations around ~$4.9, while revenue reached $46.77B versus roughly ~$46.2B expected. Results were supported by a strong markets quarter—highlighted by a sharp jump in equities trading revenue—and firmer net interest income, even as headline profitability was pressured by a $2.2B reserve build/charge tied to the Apple Card portfolio acquisition and softer pockets in investment banking. The bank’s market capitalization stands at $883.35B, underscoring its scale and investor confidence heading into 2026.

Tech-led risk appetite spilled over across Asia, lifting regional equities on Tuesday. South Korea’s KOSPI rose 0.6%, while Australia’s ASX 200 surged nearly 1%, reflecting stronger cyclical and growth-linked positioning. Singapore’s Straits Times added 0.5%, while India’s Nifty 50 was flat in morning trade, suggesting India was lagging the broader regional bid despite the upbeat tone elsewhere.

اثر بر بازار: The move is supportive for Asia risk sentiment and can help underpin EM equity inflows if it holds, but leadership remains concentrated in tech and high-beta markets—leaving performance sensitive to U.S. yields, AI headlines, and global risk tone.

China’s tech momentum stayed hot in Hong Kong on Tuesday, led by new listings and a broader risk-on bid. GigaDevice Semiconductor (HK:3986)—the second Chinese chipmaker to list in Hong Kong in about a week—surged more than 50% in its debut, highlighting strong investor appetite for semiconductor self-sufficiency and AI-linked hardware exposure. China’s newly listed “AI tigers” also extended gains, with Z.ai / Knowledge Atlas (HK:2513) and MiniMax (HK:0100) up roughly 5% each. Large-cap internet names joined the move: Alibaba (HK:9988), Baidu (HK:9888), and Tencent (HK:0700) rose 1%–4%, extending recent strength and keeping the Hang Seng tech tone constructive.

S&P 500 futures edged down 0.1% and Nasdaq futures 0.3% as markets positioned cautiously ahead of December U.S. CPI. Consensus expects core inflation (YoY) to tick up to 2.7%, while Goldman Sachs is looking for a firmer 2.8%, raising the risk of a higher-for-longer pricing impulse if the print surprises on the upside.

European equity futures were modestly higher at the open, with EUROSTOXX 50 futures up 0.3%, DAX futures up 0.1%, and FTSE futures flat. The split performance suggests a cautious risk tone rather than a broad-based bid, with investors likely staying selective ahead of key catalysts (macro data, central-bank signals, and geopolitical headlines).