Deutsche Bank

DB

Market cap $74.8B

PayPal says it is expanding its years-long partnership with Deutsche Bank. This effort is designed to provide “enhanced payment solutions” throughout the U.S., Europe and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, PayPal said in a Tuesday (Jan. 13) news release.

Deutsche Bank says the investment backdrop is improving, but investors should brace for more volatility as growth accelerates and risks build. In its first-quarter cross-asset outlook, the bank remains positive on equities, pointing to a strong economic backdrop and earnings forecasts that still look too cautious.

All the risks are sitting in U.S. stocks, which is why investors should be considering some diversification toward Europe, argues Deutsche Bank.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft now trades above book value, signaling a shift from recovery to maintenance rather than a new growth phase. Recent Tier 2 bond issuance reflects market confidence in DB's long-term viability and enhances downside protection for equity holders. Future equity upside relies on DB delivering consistent returns, tight cost control, and predictable capital distributions, as mechanical buyback benefits fade at book value.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AspenPower--Aspen Power, a leading distributed generation platform backed by Carlyle and dedicated to building the clean energy future, today announced the successful closing of a $200 million capital raise provided by Deutsche Bank. The new capital commitment will bolster Aspen Power's financial capacity and support growth initiatives across development, vendor engagement, and project deployment as it scales its platform nationwide. The financing positions Aspen Power to respond.

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Deutsche Bank is rated a "Buy," combining value (low P/E, P/B) with strong growth prospects and robust technical momentum. DB targets €32 billion FY 2025 revenue, >10% return on tangible equity, and a 2028 revenue CAGR above 5%. A strong capital position (CET1 ratio 14.5%) and €8 billion+ planned shareholder distributions through 2026 reinforce confidence in DB's strategy.

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DB aims to lift RoTE above 13% by 2028 through revenue growth, cost cuts, capital management and higher payouts.