Elena Vasquez

Capital Markets Editor

Senior financial editor and former hedge fund portfolio manager with expertise in capital markets, institutional investing, and wealth management. Led editorial teams at popular news outlets for over 12 years. Recognized for strategic analysis of market trends, M&A activity, and the evolution of asset management. Bridges the gap between Wall Street expertise and accessible financial journalism.

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Block Inc. Q3 Earnings Miss: Margin Pressure, Credit Risk, but a “Rule of 40” Future

Block Inc. Q3 miss hits margins and credit risk, but analysts still see a Rule‑of‑40 path to 2026—learn how fintech shifts shape its long‑term upside.

Elena Vasquez

09/11/2025, 12:17

3 minutes to read

How AIG’s Q3 2024 Earnings Beat Boosts Investor Confidence and Growth Opportunities

Q3 2024 AIG earnings beat expectations, driven by stronger underwriting and disciplined costs, offering investors solid growth prospects and ESG‑aligned opportunities.

Elena Vasquez

05/11/2025, 07:49

3 minutes to read

Commerzbank Q3 Outlook: Buyback, Debt Issuance & Shareholder Gains

Commerzbank’s Q3 preview, share‑buyback, and 2033 bond reveal a disciplined strategy boosting shareholder value and safeguarding independence in a consolidating EU banking market.

Elena Vasquez

05/11/2025, 07:15

4 minutes to read

Deutsche Bank Accelerates IT Consolidation & Bets on Rising U.S. Treasury Yields

Deutsche Bank accelerates IT consolidation, cuts €100‑150 million in costs, and takes a short U.S. Treasury bet to boost capital for digital and ESG growth.

Elena Vasquez

05/11/2025, 07:14

4 minutes to read

China Merchants Bank Gains Amid Sector Resilience & Gold‑Service Return

China Merchants Bank’s market‑day gains, regulatory updates and value‑oriented strategy show why investors favor its stable earnings and dividend focus.

Elena Vasquez

04/11/2025, 11:06

4 minutes to read

Bank of Ireland Group: A Stable, Diversified Bank Poised for Digital Growth and ESG Investing

Discover why Bank of Ireland Group PLC offers a stable, diversified investment with competitive P/E, digital growth, and ESG‑focused opportunities.

Elena Vasquez

04/11/2025, 09:19

3 minutes to read

CPIC Accelerates Growth with 1.28 Trillion‑Yuan Event Insurance & Expanding Bancassurance

Discover how China Pacific Insurance’s bancassurance strategy and 1.28 trillion‑yuan event coverage drive growth, diversify risk, and create investor value in China’s insurance market.

Elena Vasquez

03/11/2025, 10:41

4 minutes to read

ICBC Q1 2025: Strong Fee Growth, Low NPLs, but Tightened NIM in China’s Low‑Rate Market

ICBC’s Q1 2025 results show stronger net‑interest income and fee growth amid a low‑rate, tightening‑regulation environment—highlighting its fee‑based moat, lower NPL ratio and ESG‑forward strategy.

Elena Vasquez

01/11/2025, 11:37

5 minutes to read

Nordea Boosts Earnings & Enters Crypto Market with Bitcoin Fund & Synthetic ETPs

Nordea’s share‑repurchase and new Bitcoin fund launch signal a strategic shift toward crypto‑assets, offering fee‑based growth and cross‑sell opportunities for investors.

Elena Vasquez

01/11/2025, 08:39

4 minutes to read

Adyen’s Q4 Surge: Strong Sales Growth, Global Expansion, & Future Outlook

Adyen’s Q4 surge shows constant‑currency sales up 15% and higher margins, while its global, unified payment platform positions it to thrive amid rising crypto, BNPL and regulatory demands.

Elena Vasquez

31/10/2025, 09:13

4 minutes to read

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