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Citi plans additional layoffs in March after bonuses are paid, on top of 1,000 pre-bonus cuts, as insiders report a stricter performance-rating system that downgrades long-time high performers to a 3 out of 4, fueling fear of mass redundancies; the bank has relaxed cost guidance to around 60% as it continues staffing realignment and transformation.
Citi CEO Jane Fraser told employees to raise the performance bar for 2026, demanding a more commercial, results-focused approach as the bank presses ahead with its Transformation to automate processes and cut costs. The plan to reduce up to 20,000 jobs over three years continues, with CFO Mark Mason noting headcount should decline further as AI investments progress. Citi also reported about $85 billion in revenue for 2025 and is reshaping leadership to emphasize AI-driven growth and North American talent needs in investment banking and wealth management.
Citi reports that certain stocks are expected to deliver impressive returns while maintaining low volatility, making them attractive options for investors seeking growth with stability.
HSBC has appointed a former Citi executive who previously clashed with Andy Sieg, as part of its strategic hiring efforts.
Citi announced the promotion of 276 employees to managing director in 2025, marking the smallest class since 2020, with a focus on markets, banking, wealth, and services, reflecting the bank's strategic growth and restructuring efforts.
Citigroup reported a strong third quarter with record revenues across all divisions, a 15% increase in net income to $3.8 billion, and shares rising 1% premarket, driven by investments in digital assets and AI, with the bank outperforming the S&P 500 this year.
Citi has rejected an approach to acquire Banamex, choosing instead to focus on preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) of the Mexican bank.
Citi's latest research suggests investors should stay long on US stocks despite concerns of a bubble, as the market is still in early bubble stages and indicators signal it may not be time to sell yet. The bank recommends monitoring two key indicators—the POLLS indicator and the 'When the Generals Fail' indicator—to determine when to exit the market, with current signals not yet indicating a downturn.
Citi has increased its price target for Nvidia to $210, citing a surge in AI infrastructure spending expected to exceed $2.8 trillion by 2029, which will likely boost Nvidia's sales of GPUs and related hardware. The company remains optimistic about its product roadmap, including the upcoming Rubin CPX GPU, and maintains a strong buy rating from analysts, with a 12-month forecast of 14% returns.
Citi has increased its price target for Nvidia, citing growth in AI infrastructure and the company's deal with OpenAI as key factors driving optimism about Nvidia's future performance.
Citi announced that Fernando Chico Pardo and his family will purchase a 25% stake in Banamex for approximately USD 2.3 billion, marking a key step in Citi's plan to divest from Banamex and focus on its core businesses. Pardo will be appointed Chair of Banamex, signaling a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the bank's future growth and stability in Mexico.
Micron Technology's stock (MU) increased after Citi raised its price target ahead of the company's Q4 earnings report, signaling positive investor sentiment.
Micron Technology's stock rose 3.6% after Citi analyst raised the price target to $175, citing strong demand driven by AI and data center markets, with expectations of in-line earnings but optimistic guidance for the next quarter ahead of earnings report.
Andy Sieg, Citi's head of wealth management, faces multiple complaints from senior colleagues about his conduct, including swearing and sarcasm, prompting an investigation. Despite the allegations and team departures, Citi publicly supports him, citing his leadership and business performance.
The article reports on a significant raid by Citi on JPMorgan's investment banking division, involving double-digit personnel changes or disruptions, highlighting ongoing competition and restructuring within the financial industry.