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Citi plans to raise its investment-banking managing-director headcount by about 15% to widen coverage and boost productivity, part of a push to hire top talent from more than 20 rivals and sustain growth through a 'serial winning mindset' and AI-enabled tools; the bank has already added roughly 60 MD hires since last year, while expanding AI initiatives in wealth management and continuing its transformation program.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is avoiding questions about his Citigroup tenure during the 2008 financial crisis, including whether he received a bonus and who his clients were, a topic some see as a potential vulnerability for a future White House run.
Citi lays out three disruption scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz and estimates how oil prices and oil stocks would respond under each, including a reported $1.3 billion hit to oil stocks if the disruption persists.
Netflix’s latest results drew criticism centered on capital allocation and guidance. Five-star Citi analyst Jason Bazinet warned the stock could move lower after its rally due to slower share repurchases ($1.3B in Q1 vs. a 2025 average of $2.3B), unchanged 2026 revenue guidance ($50.7–$51.7B) and a weaker Q2 outlook, with a 31.5% operating margin that suggests higher costs. Pivotal Research’s Jeff Wlodarczak says the stock looks fairly valued and future growth may depend more on price increases and advertising than on subscriber gains. The departure of longtime chairman Reed Hastings adds uncertainty. Still, analysts remain bullish overall with a Strong Buy consensus and an average target of about $115.42, signaling roughly 18% upside.
Citi lowered Micron's price target to $425 from $510 after DDR5 16GB DRAM prices fell about 6% post-earnings; while weaker near-term pricing pressures persist, AI efficiency and longer-term memory demand could still support upside, as memory makers seek long-term deals with hyperscalers to stabilize prices.
Citi upgraded Hims & Hers Health to neutral from sell after its Novo Nordisk GLP-1 drugs deal reduces key risks, and raised the price target to $24, signaling potential upside for the stock.
Citi plans additional layoffs in March after bonuses are paid, on top of 1,000 pre-bonus cuts, as insiders report a stricter performance-rating system that downgrades long-time high performers to a 3 out of 4, fueling fear of mass redundancies; the bank has relaxed cost guidance to around 60% as it continues staffing realignment and transformation.
Citi CEO Jane Fraser told employees to raise the performance bar for 2026, demanding a more commercial, results-focused approach as the bank presses ahead with its Transformation to automate processes and cut costs. The plan to reduce up to 20,000 jobs over three years continues, with CFO Mark Mason noting headcount should decline further as AI investments progress. Citi also reported about $85 billion in revenue for 2025 and is reshaping leadership to emphasize AI-driven growth and North American talent needs in investment banking and wealth management.
Citi reports that certain stocks are expected to deliver impressive returns while maintaining low volatility, making them attractive options for investors seeking growth with stability.
HSBC has appointed a former Citi executive who previously clashed with Andy Sieg, as part of its strategic hiring efforts.
Citi announced the promotion of 276 employees to managing director in 2025, marking the smallest class since 2020, with a focus on markets, banking, wealth, and services, reflecting the bank's strategic growth and restructuring efforts.
Citigroup reported a strong third quarter with record revenues across all divisions, a 15% increase in net income to $3.8 billion, and shares rising 1% premarket, driven by investments in digital assets and AI, with the bank outperforming the S&P 500 this year.
Citi has rejected an approach to acquire Banamex, choosing instead to focus on preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) of the Mexican bank.
Citi's latest research suggests investors should stay long on US stocks despite concerns of a bubble, as the market is still in early bubble stages and indicators signal it may not be time to sell yet. The bank recommends monitoring two key indicators—the POLLS indicator and the 'When the Generals Fail' indicator—to determine when to exit the market, with current signals not yet indicating a downturn.