Citi Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings
1. Citi's Q2 EPS of $1.96 exceeded analyst forecasts and revenue grew 8%. 2. Net interest income rose 12% to $15.18 billion, surpassing expectations. 3. Citi forecasts full-year revenue at $84 billion, up from prior estimates. 4. Citigroup shares rose 1% after results, with a year-to-date increase of 25%. 5. Bank stocks received a boost from favorable Federal Reserve stress test results.