Group 1 - Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) will report its third quarter 2025 earnings on October 15, 2025, with a live conference call scheduled for 9:00 am ET [1] - The company has $218.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, making it one of the nation's oldest and largest financial institutions [2] - Citizens offers a wide range of retail and commercial banking products and services, including mobile and online banking, with approximately 3,000 ATMs and 1,000 branches across 14 states and the District of Columbia [2] Group 2 - In Consumer Banking, Citizens provides a full range of banking, lending, savings, wealth management, and small business offerings [2] - In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers financial products and solutions such as lending, leasing, deposit and treasury management services, and risk management solutions [2]

Company Overview - The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) provides global money transfer and payment solutions through various channels including retail agents, digital platforms, and mobile services [1] - The company offers a range of services such as bill payments, money orders, prepaid cards, foreign exchange, and digital wallet services [1] Recent Developments - On September 9, Western Union formed a partnership with dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO) to enhance digital payment options for money transfers in Latin America [1] - This partnership allows customers to utilize local payment methods like bank transfers and cards on Western Union's online platforms, resulting in increased choice, faster transfers, and lower costs [1] - The deal aligns with the region's growing shift towards digital services, following record remittance levels of $161 billion in 2024 [1] Market Sentiment - Jim Cramer expressed a negative outlook on Western Union, highlighting the lack of growth despite its high yield, indicating a preference for investments that offer growth and compounded income [1]