Wall Street is bullish about bigger bonuses again

Published On Nov 12, 2024, 9:39 AM

Wall Street is expecting an increase in bonuses for financial professionals in 2024, marking the first rise since 2021. Bond market underwriters may see bonuses rise by 35%, while stock underwriters could get a 15-25% increase. Traders are also projected to receive 20% more in bonuses. Major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America reported higher revenues, largely due to their strong trading sectors, with stocks from key financial institutions up by at least 35%. However, those in mergers and acquisitions may only see modest increases of 5-10%.

Stock Forecasts

With Wall Street bonuses on the rise amid a recovering investment banking landscape and hopes for further deregulation under a new Republican administration, financial stocks are likely to benefit from increased performance expectations. The optimistic outlook on fees and trading revenues suggests that major banks will continue to thrive. Investors might consider entering or holding positions in these banks as they prepare for a potentially lucrative 2024.

Similarly, alternative asset managers like BlackRock and Apollo Global Management are also anticipated to benefit from increased inflows and overall market performance, suggesting these stocks may see positive market movements as well. Investors could look at these firms for potential growth.

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