Financials Up on Deal Wave -- Financials Roundup

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2025.12.24 19:20
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Shares of banks and other financial institutions rose as elevated deal activity continued. After a slow start to the year, buyout firms and investment banks are seeing a rush of multibillion-dollar deals worldwide. A "Santa Claus rally" appeared to materialize, with the broad S&P 500 trading at record highs, gathering momentum to finish a strong year with more gains. Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com (END) Dow Jones Newswires 12-24-25 1417ET