<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Shares of banks and other financial institutions rose slightly as traders bet a recent wave of volatility in global markets would subside.</p><p>    &#34;What I'm saying to clients is while we are seeing cracks in the foundation, we're far from a collapse right now,&#34; said Oliver Pursche, senior vice president at financial advisory Wealthspire. Pursche said a recent selloff in high-risk investments did not bear the hallmarks of a bubble bursting. </p><p>    Insurer American International Group pulled John Neal's appointment as the insurer's second-in-command after it discovered his previous employer, Lloyd's of London, had launched an investigation into an alleged workplace affair. </p><p>   Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com </p><p>    (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p><p>11-19-25 1752ET</p></div></div>

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<p>Shares of banks and financial institutions rose slightly as traders anticipate a decrease in market volatility. Oliver Pursche from Wealthspire advises clients that the market is not collapsing despite recent selloffs. AIG withdrew John Neal's appointment due to an investigation at his previous employer, Lloyd's of London.</p>

Financials Up Amid Hopes That Volatility Subsides -- Financials Roundup