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After starting calendar Q2 with a huge "Liberation Day" dip, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 once again close at new all-time highs.

CNBC's Leslie Picker joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the financial sector seeing a rise is stock amid passing the Fed's stress test.

JPM, BAC, GS and others pass the Fed's milder 2025 stress test with ease, opening the door to bigger buybacks and dividends.

JPMorgan Chase is the strongest US bank, proven resilient by recent Fed stress test results even under severe recession scenarios. Despite its lower risk profile, JPMorgan's current valuation is not attractive, with a dividend yield now just 2% after recent share price gains. All 22 major banks passed the Fed's harsh stress test, but JPMorgan stands out for its superior capitalization and risk management.

BDCs have been facing an increasingly unfavorable environment recently. However, Jerome Powell just gave a big gift to BDC investors. We discuss what this gift is and how it is impacting our view on the BDC sector.

JPMorgan's Q1 results demonstrate robust profitability, with preferred dividends covered even under severe earnings stress, supporting the safety of preferred shares. I favor JPMorgan's preferred shares for their risk/reward profile, especially given their seniority over common equity and the bank's strong financials. While yields on JPMorgan preferreds aren't the highest, the bank's stability justifies a slightly lower return compared to peers like Wells Fargo.

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Following an exciting rally in recent months, shares of JPMorgan and Bank of America may now be running on fumes only, according to a senior Baird analyst. David George recommends a more cautious stance on the two money center banks since their risk-reward profiles have become increasingly unattractive as valuations stretch and expectations soar.

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Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. UBS Touts Preferred Securities 11:22 am by Gerelyn Terzo UBS senior fixed income strategist Frank Sileo is bullish on preferred securities, which blend features of both stocks and bonds. Sileo wrote: “For long-term investors, preferreds can provide high-quality, diverse, and durable portfolio income.” According to S&P Global, the majority of preferred securities are issued by banks. The Nasdaq Composite is holding onto gains, up 0.46%. Bearish on Banks 10:07 am by Gerelyn Terzo Wall Street firm Baird is bearish on a couple of banks. The analyst firm warned that recent gains in financial stocks JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) might soon be erased, owing to a questionable risk-reward future for both stocks. Baird handed both stocks downgrades, including JPM to an “underperform” and BAC to “neutral” with price targets of $235 and $52, respectively, attach