Post-election, index funds attracted $51 billion, surpassing previous years. Small financial stocks like CATY may benefit from increased ETF inflows. Financial ETFs see increased interest due to anticipated deregulation and mergers. Massive inflows in 2024 are set to break previous annual record. Stocks in passive ETFs tend to outperform wider market post-election.
- Net income decreased by 13.4% to $71.4 million in Q1 2024. - Loan growth guidance for 2024 revised to 3%-4% due to slower growth in Q1 2024. - Total deposits increased by $520.8 million or 10.8% annualized in Q1 2024. Price Impact Rating: Bearish Impact Horizon Rating: Short-term Type: Earnings
- Cathay General reported earnings of $1.10 per share, beating estimates. - The company posted revenues of $175.18 million, missing estimates by 7.24%. - Cathay shares have dropped 19.2% since the year started compared to S&P 500's gain of 4.1%. Price Impact Rating: Bearish Impact Horizon Rating: Short-term Type: Earnings
- Wall Street expects CATY's earnings to decline 22.7% year-over-year. - Revenues are predicted to decrease by 8.6% from the previous year. - Earnings ESP of -1.22% suggests analysts are bearish on CATY's prospects. Price Impact Rating: Bearish Impact Horizon Rating: Short-term Type: Earnings