<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Shares of banks and other financial institutions fell, giving back some recent gains, amid signs of tighter regulations.</p><p>    Shares of Blackstone slid after reports that the Trump administration was considering a ban on sales of single-family homes to institutional investors. </p><p>    JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple credit-card program from Goldman Sachs. </p><p>    Most major banks and brokers are poised for earnings growth in the coming years, said analysts at brokerage HSBC, in a note to clients. </p><p>   Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com </p><p>    (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p><p>01-07-26 1906ET</p></div></div>

<p>Shares of banks and financial institutions declined due to tighter regulatory concerns. Blackstone's shares fell amid reports of a potential ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes. JPMorgan Chase has agreed to take over the Apple credit-card program from Goldman Sachs. Analysts at HSBC predict earnings growth for most major banks and brokers in the coming years.</p>

Financials Down Amid Regulatory Concerns -- Financials Roundup