Sophia Blackwell

Financial Markets Correspondent

Award-winning financial journalist with 14 years of experience covering global banking, fintech disruption, and regulatory developments. Former investment banker who transitioned to journalism to provide insider perspective on financial markets. Specializes in central bank policy, digital payments, cryptocurrency regulation, and the transformation of traditional banking through technology.

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Truist Financial Corp. Rides Strong Market Momentum, Targets Tech‑Driven Growth

Truist Financial Corp. (TFC) balances solid stock performance with insightful research and client‑focused events, offering investors a clear view of its stable market position and growth‑oriented strategy.

Sophia Blackwell

12/11/2025, 08:41

4 minutes to read

UOB Downgraded by Goldman Sachs: What Investors Need to Know

Goldman Sachs downgrades UOB to neutral amid rising NPA; yet robust capital, diversified retail mix, and digital push keep long‑term upside alive in a record‑high STI backdrop.

Sophia Blackwell

12/11/2025, 08:02

5 minutes to read

How BPER’s 0.18% Rise Reflects a Strong Italian Banking Upswing After US Shutdown End

How the US Senate’s shutdown‑end vote boosted Milan’s MIB index and BPER Banca S.p.A.’s 0.18 % rise, driving a broader European bank recovery with stronger earnings and a supportive ECB‑US policy backdrop.

Sophia Blackwell

11/11/2025, 10:57

3 minutes to read

Mastercard Nears Settlement: Slash Interchange Fees, Boost Retailer Savings

Mastercard nears a settlement that could cut U.S. interchange fees by up to 0.5%, saving merchants billions and reshaping rewards‑card offerings.

Sophia Blackwell

10/11/2025, 12:07

3 minutes to read

BlackRock’s Strategy: Policy Speculation, Flexi‑Cap Moves and Investor Actions

BlackRock’s latest policy insights and Flexi‑Cap Fund moves highlight key investment opportunities amid potential Fed rate cuts and regulatory changes.

Sophia Blackwell

10/11/2025, 11:18

4 minutes to read

ORIX Board Holds Steady: Q3 2025 Results Show Strong Income, Stable Share Price, and Regulatory Compliance

ORIX Corporation’s 8 Nov 2025 board review shows steady earnings growth, disciplined leverage, and strong compliance with new Japanese prudential rules, positioning the company for sustainable, ESG‑aligned value.

Sophia Blackwell

09/11/2025, 09:49

4 minutes to read

MSREI Buys $92 Million Southern California Industrial Storage Facility, Boosting Income‑Focused Portfolio

Morgan Stanley Real‑Estate Investing adds a $92 million Southern California storage asset with a 7 % yield and a triple‑net lease to Oldcastle, boosting income, diversification and risk‑adjusted returns.

Sophia Blackwell

08/11/2025, 10:40

5 minutes to read

Morgan Stanley Buys $92 M Southern California Triple‑Net Facility & Warns of Market Corrections

Explore Morgan Stanley’s $92 M Southern California triple‑net real‑estate deal—its low‑risk cash flow, capital impact, and CEO’s warning on a high‑valuation market, guiding smart portfolio decisions.

Sophia Blackwell

07/11/2025, 09:02

4 minutes to read

FactSet Shares Dip 1.6% After Q3 Earnings Miss, Still Strong Outlook

FactSet shares dip 1.6% after Q3 earnings miss; $5.27 EPS versus $5.62 forecast, yet guidance remains solid with a $1.10 dividend and strong cash flow.

Sophia Blackwell

07/11/2025, 07:45

3 minutes to read

Tradeweb Appoints New CPO & Partners with Chainlink to Boost Treasury Pricing Transparency

Tradeweb appoints Sandra Buchanan as CPO and partners with Chainlink to deliver blockchain‑verified Treasury prices, boosting transparency, reducing risk, and driving higher liquidity in global electronic markets.

Sophia Blackwell

06/11/2025, 09:19

3 minutes to read

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