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Earnings season is coming fast for capital markets stocks, and Bank of America analyst Michael Carrier has re-positioned several of his stock ratings ahead of what he sees as a decent overall quarter. According to Carrier, trends in the third quarter were mixed and included rising markets and short-term interest rates, but also relatively low volume and a weaker dollar.
“Beyond 3Q, with decent activity, favorable markets, a better rate outlook, progress on de-regulation and potential pro-growth policies (tax reform), we continue to see some attractive opportunities, although risks are higher as we move later in the cycle & given elevated valuations,” Carrier wrote.
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Carrier downgraded TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:AMTD) from Buy to Neutral based on its extended valuation and the relatively high market expectations.
In addition, Bank of America downgraded Nasdaq Inc (NASDAQ:NDAQ) from Neutral to Underperform due to its lack of capital management flexibility and increasing competitive headwinds.
At the same time, the firm upgraded E*TRADE Financial Corp (NASDAQ:ETFC) from Neutral to Buy. Carrier said E-Trade should continue to benefit from additional deposits, core growth and potential M&A opportunities.
Bank of America also upgraded Virtue Investment Partners Inc (NASDAQ:VRTS) from Underperform to Neutral. Carrier said the company has demonstrated decent investment performance and has the potential to expand its margins further.
In addition to the ratings changes, Carrier also listed Bank of America’s top stock picks ahead of earnings season across the entire capital markets sector:
- Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS).
- Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW).
- CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:CME).
- Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG).
- The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ:CG).
- Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS).
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New research shows the biggest crypto buyers are back. And this time? They could hold for the possibility that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 in 2024. You don’t want to miss the next massive crypto bull run like we saw in 2020 and 2021. To know exactly what’s going on and what to buy… Get Access To Benzinga’s Best Crypto Research and Investments For Only $1.