Jefferies Financial Group Stock News

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NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As previously announced, Jefferies will hold a Doing Good Global Trading Day today, January 16, 2025, to support organizations providing aid for first responders and those impacted by the fires. Jefferies will donate 100% of net global commissions on January 16 for all trading in equities and fixed income by the Firm's clients. Jefferies will also...

A hotter-than-expected December jobs report sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling by more than 600 points (1.5%) on Friday morning as U.S. Treasury yields continued to rise and inflation concerns took center stage. Most sectors struggled, including financials.

Jefferies Group (NYSE:JEF) has reported a spike in fourth quarter profit thanks to a bumper performance in its retail banking division. Pre-tax earnings more than tripled to US$304.9 million over the quarter, as net revenue jumped 63% to US$1.96 billion, Jefferies reported on Wednesday.

Jefferies Financial's profit more than tripled in the fourth quarter as the investment bank earned higher fees from advising on deals and underwriting activity remained strong, it reported on Wednesday.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF): Q4 Financial Highlights $ in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter End   Year-to-Date     4Q24     4Q23       2024     2023   Net earnings attributable to common shareholders $ 205,746   $ 65,639     $ 669,273   $ 263,072   Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 0.91   $ 0.29     $ 2.96   $ 1.10...

Jefferies Financial's stock is experiencing a strong medium-term upward trend. It is outperforming among its peers and also the SP400 to which it belongs. The stock closes the year near its all-time highs, indicating strong buying interest.

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