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Bank Earnings Lift Markets as AI Infrastructure Deals and Apple Innovations Signal Sector Strength

Financial markets gained momentum Wednesday as banking sector earnings exceeded expectations. Simultaneously, a massive $40 billion data center acquisition signals continued AI infrastructure investment, while Apple’s new M5 chip promises significant AI performance improvements.

Banking Sector Strength Boosts Market Performance

Financial markets reportedly turned positive Wednesday as strong earnings from major banking institutions overshadowed ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. According to market analysis, Bank of America shares jumped more than 3.5% while Morgan Stanley surged 5% following better-than-expected quarterly results. These performances followed solid earnings earlier in the week from Wells Fargo, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs, with Wells Fargo reportedly hitting an all-time high amid a three-session winning streak exceeding 10%.