State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF

KBE

Market cap $1.39B

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A screen of the S&P 500 financial sector highlights companies with high returns on equity that are trading at low P/E valuations.

KBE hits a 52-week high, up 52.66% from its low, as bank stocks rally on 2026 rate-cut hopes tied to Kevin Warsh's Fed Chair nomination.

The bulk of big bank earnings are largely in investor hands. Macrae Sykes says the "banking sector's in great shape for 2026.

Tom Michaud, KBW CEO, joins 'Fast Money' to talk bank earnings, what to expect from the sector in 2026, the impact of DC policies and more.

U.S. megabanks—Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo—outperformed the S&P 500 last year. I see the megabanks as attractive investment opportunities with strong recent performance relative to the broader market.

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at how Big Bank stocks are trading to start the year.

President Trump's announcement blindsided the industry, sending banking shares tumbling across Wall Street this past week.

David Bianco, Americas CIO at DWS Group, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss bank earnings, market themes, and more.

When U.S. banking profits hit a decade high in Q3 2025, the sector reminded investors why concentrated exposure can outperform during cyclical upswings.