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Mizuho Eyes ¥1 Trillion+ Profit with Surge in Japan-US Deals and M&A Push

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Gist Mizuho’s CEO is optimistic about dealmaking in Japan and the U.S., helped by higher interest rates, stronger loan demand, and rising investment banking fees. Acquisitions of Greenhill in the U.S. and Augusta & Co in Europe are central to Mizuho’s push to build top-tier global and sustainability-focused advisory franchises. The bank’s profits have surged, …

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JPMorgan Revenue Momentum Hits Headwinds: Fees Up Slightly, Costs Surge to $105B

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Executive Summary JPMorgan Chase projects that its investment banking revenue will increase by a low-single-digit percentage in the fourth quarter of 2025, with markets revenue rising in the low-teens, citing improved dealmaking conditions and higher trading activity. However, the bank also expects expenses in 2026 to surge to about $105 billion—well above Wall Street’s forecasts. …

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