Bank Of America, Fifth Third Bancorp To Gain From 'Higher For Longer' Interest Rates: JPMorgan's Top Picks
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
JPMorgan analyst Vivek Juneja highlights a positive outlook for Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), citing benefits from sustained high interest rates and a recovering economy. Juneja is overweight on both stocks, with year-end price targets of $40.50 for BAC and $39.50 for FITB. Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) is also mentioned as poised for growth, particularly with an expected asset cap lift.

May 01, 2024 | 6:27 pm
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Bank of America is expected to benefit from higher long-term rates and markets-related revenues, with JPMorgan setting a year-end price target of $40.50.
Bank of America's exposure to markets-related revenues and higher long-term rates positions it for growth, as highlighted by JPMorgan's analysis and overweight rating.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
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Fifth Third Bancorp is upgraded to overweight by JPMorgan, with a price target of $39.50, expected to benefit significantly from higher long-term rates.
Fifth Third Bancorp's upgrade to overweight and a set price target of $39.50 by JPMorgan is based on its potential earnings growth from higher long-term rates and strong performance metrics.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
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Wells Fargo is expected to grow, especially with an anticipated asset cap lift, despite a smaller share of markets-related revenues.
Wells Fargo's growth prospects are highlighted by JPMorgan, particularly with the expected lift of its asset cap, despite having a smaller share of markets-related revenues.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70