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title: "Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Thursday"
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description: "Financial stocks showed positive movement pre-bell on Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) rising 0.6%. The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) increased by 1.8%, while the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) fell by 1.8%. Brookfield (BN) shares were up 0.6% following a report of higher Q1 earnings. Fiserv (FISV) shares rose over 2% as it collaborates with OpenAI to enhance its platforms. Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is close to securing a $935 million loan for its acquisition of World Freight, with BAM stock up more than 1% premarket."
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# Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Pre-Bell Thursday

09:17 AM EDT, 05/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were advancing pre-bell Thursday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) up 0.6%.

The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was 1.8% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was down 1.8%.

Brookfield (BN) stock was up 0.6% after the company reported higher Q1 distributable earnings and revenue.

Fiserv ( FISV ) shares were up more than 2% after the company said it is working with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its platforms, aiming to help financial institutions modernize operations and support efficiency.

Brookfield Asset Management ( BAM ) is nearing a $935 million loan to help fund its acquisition of World Freight from EQT and PAI Partners, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Brookfield Asset Management ( BAM ) stock was up more than 1% premarket.

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