Not Paying Your Bills? Wall Street Worries That Too Many Credit Card Balances Are Turning Delinquent
Portfolio Pulse from Michael Juliano
Wall Street is concerned about rising credit card delinquencies, especially among lower-income borrowers. This has impacted consumer-lending and car-loan provider stocks, which saw a rise in prices despite the negative news. Companies like Bread Financial and Ally Financial are expecting higher charge-off rates due to economic pressures.

September 17, 2024 | 6:46 pm
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Ally Financial is facing higher-than-expected late payments and charge-offs on auto loans, reflecting economic pressures. Despite this, its stock rose 2.42%.
Ally Financial's stock rose despite the news of higher delinquencies, indicating investor confidence or market trends outweighing immediate concerns.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Bank of America saw a slight stock increase of 0.93% amid concerns over rising delinquencies in consumer lending.
The slight increase in BAC's stock suggests that the market may be factoring in broader economic conditions or other positive factors.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Capital One Financial's stock rose 3.13% despite concerns over rising credit card delinquencies.
COF's stock increase suggests investor optimism or resilience in the face of rising delinquencies.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Enova International's stock rose 3.48% as consumer-lending stocks trended upward despite delinquency concerns.
ENVA's stock rise indicates positive market sentiment or other factors outweighing delinquency concerns.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
Qifu Technology's stock gained 1.02% amid rising concerns over credit card delinquencies.
QFIN's stock gain suggests that the market may be optimistic or that other factors are influencing its price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 30
RELEVANCE 40
POSITIVE IMPACT
Regional Management Corp.'s stock increased by 2.4% as consumer-lending stocks rose despite delinquency concerns.
RM's stock increase indicates positive investor sentiment or other factors outweighing delinquency concerns.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50