Citi has completed the sale of its former Russian subsidiary, AO Citibank, to Renaissance Capital, marking the bank’s full withdrawal from Russia. The agreement covers all remaining business activities in the country and affects around 800 employees. Approvals for the transaction included sign-off from President Vladimir Putin in November last year, followed by internal approval within Citi in December. The bank first announced its decision to leave the Russian consumer market in April 2021, later broa ...

While tech stocks have borne the brunt of the recent market sell-off, other sectors have also felt the pain, which has opened up some buying opportunities. Specifically, Citigroup (C)—which gained 66% last year and outperformed most of its U.S. large-cap banking peers—is down over 11% from its 2026 highs. In my previous article, I had noted that Citi’s valuations left little on the table as the risk-reward was quite balanced. Here we’ll discuss whether the stock has entered a buy zone after the recent corr ...

Economic Outlook - The economy is showing resilience, particularly in the US, despite concerns about the labor market, which is expected to soften [2][3] - Inflation is anticipated to remain tame, with a decline in services inflation being a positive sign [5][6] Labor Market and Productivity - There is a current trend of "no fire no hire," with some layoffs occurring, but productivity is improving, partly due to advancements in AI [3][9] - Labor productivity is contributing significantly to GDP growth, with expectations of it increasing over the next 3 to 5 years, potentially adding over 1% to real GDP [7][8] Sector-Specific Impacts - Job layoffs due to efficiency gains from AI will likely be sector-specific, and while some labor softness is expected, profitability and productivity are projected to improve [9][10] Investment Insights - There is a belief that the recent rotation into value sectors like healthcare and staples may broaden out, driven by productivity improvements from AI and innovation [6] - Base metals such as aluminum and copper are favored due to ongoing investments in AI and infrastructure [12]

Core Insights - Citigroup Inc. is advancing a multi-year strategy to streamline operations and focus on core businesses, having exited consumer banking in nine countries since April 2021 [1][10] - The company is divesting assets, including a sale of its Russia-based banking unit and a 25% stake in Banamex, to improve capital position and prepare for an IPO of its Mexican banking units [2][3] - Organizational realignment is underway to simplify governance and reduce management layers, supporting the bank's strategy of increased spans of control [4] Financial Performance and Projections - Citigroup plans to cut 20,000 jobs, approximately 8% of its global staff, by 2026, with expectations of a 4-5% revenue CAGR by 2026 and $2-2.5 billion in annualized run-rate savings [5][10] - The bank targets a return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) of 10-11% by 2026 [5][10] - Citigroup shares have gained 35.6% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 15.6% [8] Valuation and Earnings Estimates - Citigroup trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.88X, below the industry average of 13.99X [12] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Citigroup's earnings implies year-over-year increases of 28.2% for 2026 and 17.8% for 2027, with upward revisions in estimates over the past 30 days [14]

Citigroup announced the sale of its former Russian subsidiary, AO Citibank, to Renaissance Capital on Wednesday, marking the lender's exit from operations in the country. ...

Good morning. The “traditional” large‑bank CFO path runs through corporate finance, controllership, and treasury with deep technical accounting credentials. But Citi’s newly appointed CFO, Gonzalo Luchetti, did not take that route. He instead brings what companies now increasingly want in a CFO: an enterprise operator and strategic partner.Next month, after Citi files its 2025 year-end results, Luchetti will succeed longtime CFO Mark Mason, who will become executive vice chair and senior executive advisor t ...

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we discuss ideas like this as they happen in more detail. All active investors are welcome to join on a free trial and ask any question in our chat room full of sophisticated traders and investors.With this, we continue our series of articles dedicated to newly listed fixed-income securities on the exchange. This time, our attention will be focused on Citigroup's ( C ) recent addition - the 6.250% Depositary Shares Noncumulative Preferred Stock, SeriesArbitrage Trader, aka Denislav Iliev has been day tradin ...

Core Insights - The market is currently experiencing downward pressure, with a focus on upcoming catalysts, particularly Nvidia's earnings report, which could influence market direction [3][4]. Company Analysis Applied Materials (AAT) - AAT has shown strong performance, with a year-to-date increase of nearly 40% and a significant earnings report that exceeded expectations [5][8]. - The company has raised its guidance, now expecting equipment sales to grow by 20% in 2026, up from a previous estimate of 5% [9]. - Gross margins have improved to 54%, indicating strong demand for AI chips and memory, particularly in DRAM [10]. Citigroup (Croup) - Citigroup has reported strong revenue growth but is facing downward price pressure, attributed to broader financial sector concerns [16][18]. - The company offers a 2.16% dividend yield with a 25% payout ratio, indicating room for growth and high free cash flow [18]. - Citigroup is positioned to benefit from trends in tokenization and stable coins, which are seen as disruptive forces in the financial sector [19]. Apple - Apple is preparing for a significant consumer AI event on March 4, which could signal a breakthrough in consumer AI solutions [26][30]. - The company has seen inventory surge to $115 billion, a 51% year-over-year increase, typically indicative of major product cycles [28]. - R&D spending has reached a record 7.6% of revenue, suggesting aggressive investment in AI [29]. Technical Analysis Applied Materials (AAT) - AAT has been in an upward channel, with recent highs near 376 and a gap level around 341 that may act as support [11][12]. - The 5-day EMA is around 345, indicating potential support levels [13]. Citigroup (Croup) - Citigroup's price action has been more sideways, with notable levels around 123 as a ceiling and 113 as a recent low [21][22]. - The stock is currently trading at approximately 113.80, showing a slight increase [25]. Apple - Apple's trend is currently downward, with recent support levels around 255 and notable resistance near 267 to 276 [32][36]. - The stock is trading near 260, with significant volume areas identified between 253 to 260 [36].