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Apollo Global Management Inc is an alternative investment manager. It serves various sectors such as chemicals, manufacturing and industrial, natural resources, consumer and retail, consumer services, business services, financial services, leisure, and media and telecom and technology. The company operates in three business segments that are Asset Management, Retirement Services, and Principal Investing. It generates maximum revenue from the Retirement Services segment.

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Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE: APO) shares traded lower on Wednesday following reports suggesting President-elect Donald Trump is considering Apollo CEO Marc Rowan for the role of Treasury Secretary. Here&#39;s what you need to know.

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Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) shares traded lower on Wednesday following reports suggesting President-elect Donald Trump is considering Apollo CEO Marc Rowan for the role of Treasury Secretary. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROKU/news">what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: According to<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/cbe0e1a1-c6fa-49f0-9a8a-47499b9ad0fb"> Financial Times</a>, Rowan, a private equity billionaire, is a top contender for the position and is scheduled to meet with Trump in Florida to discuss the role. 
The Apollo CEO is reportedly being supported by several Wall Street figures who cite his extensive experience in financial markets. However, competition for the Treasury Secretary role remains strong, with hedge fund investor Scott Bessent and former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh also under consideration.
Apollo Global Management oversees more than $700 billion in assets under management. A transition to a government role for Rowan could pose operational challenges for the company, but is reportedly considered manageable by Apollo insiders. The news has created uncertainty among investors, which turned into a selloff on Wednesday.
No official comments have been made by Apollo Global Management regarding Rowan's potential selection.
APO Price Action: Apollo shares closed Wednesday down 3.2% at $162.87, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard\">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Apollo shares are trading lower amid reports suggesting President-elect Donald Trump is considering CEO Marc Rowan as a contender for a Treasury Secretary nomination.

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Reported November 19, 2024 "Marc Rowan Emerges As A Top Contender To Be Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary" - Financial Times

Apollo Global Management shares are trading higher after Piper Sandler initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $188 price target, and Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating while raising its price target from $161 to $178.

Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintains Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $161 to $178.

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Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Apollo Global Management, Raises Price Target to $178

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/607595562290f100012ab4ae/tim-hsiao">Morgan Stanley analyst Tim Hsiao</a> initiated coverage on WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $23. WeRide shares closed at $18.33 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WRD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge initiated coverage on Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $188. Apollo Global Management shares closed at $164.31 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/602e9a6a5864de000147ed6f/yaron-werber">TD Cowen analyst Yaron Werber </a>initiated coverage on Septerna, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEPN#NASDAQ">SEPN</a>) with a Buy rating. Septerna shares closed at $23.55 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SEPN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Chris Pierce initiated coverage on Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $11. Archer Aviation shares closed at $4.41 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACHR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Daniel Cardenas initiated coverage on ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACNB#NASDAQ">ACNB</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $53. ACNB shares closed at $46.35 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACNB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge initiates coverage on Apollo Global Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $188.

Piper Sandler Initiates Coverage On Apollo Global Management with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $188

Apollo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) today announced that funds associated with its Impact and Clean Transition strategies (the "Apollo Funds") have acquired a majority stake in The State Group ("TSG" or the "Company") from Blue Wolf Capital ("Blue Wolf"). Blue Wolf will retain a minority stake in the business, alongside existing management shareholders.
Established in 1961, TSG is a leading provider of electrical, mechanical, robotics and automation services, with a strong presence across industrial end markets. TSG executes complex projects at facilities from newbuild to ongoing maintenance and retrofit with decades-long customer relationships across key markets. A substantial portion of the Company's work enables customers to optimize, reduce and decarbonize their energy use, helping a wide range of industrial end markets abate future emissions. The Company plays an important role in enabling the energy transition through its expertise in industrial manufacturing plants as well as power and renewable facilities. TSG's capabilities have clear applicability to a number of fast-growing end markets, including data centers, where the Company supports critical technology infrastructure by providing electrical contracting services and other specialized solutions.

Apollo Funds Acquire Majority Stake In The State Group From Blue Wolf Capital; Blue Wolf Will Retain A Minority Stake In The Business, Alongside Existing Management Shareholders; No Financial Terms Disclosed

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly added more names to his list of possible picks for Treasury secretary over the weekend after Elon Musk voiced his<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/24/11/42026495/musk-pushes-lutnick-for-trumps-treasury-secretary"> preference for Howard Lutnick.</a>
What Happened: Musk threw his support behind Lutnick in a post on his social media platform, X, on Saturday. The Tesla CEO and Trump-confidante also called on others to weigh in on the appointment.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Would be interesting to hear more people weigh in on this for <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> to consider feedback. My view fwiw is that Bessent is a business-as-usual choice, whereas <a href="https://twitter.com/howardlutnick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@howardlutnick</a> will actually enact change. Business-as-usual is driving America bankrupt, so we need change… <a href="https://t.co/igGLZOJ8wz">https://t.co/igGLZOJ8wz</a>
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Lutnick has organized fundraisers for the President-elect and is currently a co-chair of Trump's transition effort. Scott Bessent, the founder of hedge fund Key Square Group, was a principal economic advisor to Trump during his campaign and met with the President-elect at Mar-a-Lago on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Why It Matters: According to a Bloomberg<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-16/musk-throws-support-to-lutnick-over-bessent-in-treasury-race?sref=TBDibEcD"> report</a>, Trump has appeared "frustrated" with the infighting. Alternatives to Lutnick and Bessent are in consideration.
Robert Lighthizer, Senator William Hagerty, former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) are among the names being floated as alternatives, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
Trump made several unconventional picks for cabinet nominees so far, including former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz for US <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/42036132/trump-wants-matt-gaetz-confirmed-100-so-does-the-cannabis-industry">attorney general</a> and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Trump recently nominated Chris Wright, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42024837/trump-taps-liberty-energy-ceo-chris-wright-for-energy-secretary">oil and natural</a> gas executive, to lead the Energy Department. Wright&#8217;s attorney, William Owen Scharf, is being considered for staff secretary. 
The entire country, including Wall Street, will be watching for Trump's Treasury secretary selection as the position is responsible for formulating financial, economic and tax policies and serves as the government&#8217;s chief financial officer.&nbsp;
Investors can monitor the market's reaction to a potential Trump selection with the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF which tracks the performance of the S&amp;P 500 index.&nbsp;
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Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVRI#NYSE">EVRI</a>) ("Everi" or the "Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, player loyalty solutions, and bingo, announced today that its stockholders have voted at a special meeting of Everi stockholders (the "Special Meeting") to approve the pending simultaneous acquisition of Everi and the Gaming &amp; Digital business of International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGT#NYSE">IGT</a>) by a newly formed holding company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) (the "Apollo Funds") through a merger. As previously announced, pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Everi stockholders will receive $14.25 per share in cash for every share of Everi common stock they own immediately prior to the effective time of the merger.

Everi Announces That Its Stockholders Have Voted To Approve The Pending Simultaneous Acquisition Of Everi And The Gaming & Digital Business Of International Game Technology By A Newly Formed Holding Company Owned By Funds Managed By Affiliates Of Apollo Global Management; Everi Stockholders Will Receive $14.25 Per Share In Cash For Every Share Of Everi Common Stock They Own Immediately Prior To The Effective Time Of The Merger

Billionaire investor Chase Coleman's hedge fund, Tiger Global Management, filed its latest <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1167483/000091957424006690/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml">Form 13F</a> on Thursday and disclosed its trading activity from the prior quarter. Here's a look at Tiger Global's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/opinion/24/08/40422936/steal-these-two-stock-ideas-from-the-best-investors-in-the-world">portfolio changes.&nbsp;</a>
The Details: Tiger Global has $23.439 billion in assets under management and made no changes to its top five holdings:&nbsp;
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<li>Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) </li>
<li>Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) </li>
<li>Sea Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>) </li>
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New Positions: Tiger Global opened three new positions including a $801.3 million stake in Flutter Entertainment Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>), the parent company of FanDuel. The fund also opened a $201.4 million position in Sherwin-Williams Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) and a $48.9 million position in South Korean e-commerce platform Coupang, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>). 
Notable Trades: Tiger Global added 564,090 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) to its portfolio, bringing its total number of shares owned to 3,634,980. The fund also increased its stake in Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>) by 195,714 shares, bringing its current holdings to 5,839,256 shares valued at $897.5 million. 
Closed Positions: The hedge fund closed out its positions in Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) and DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>) 
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<li>Acquisition of a majority stake in GI Alliance, the country's leading&nbsp;gastroenterology management services organization, to accelerate Cardinal Health's multi-specialty growth strategy</li>
<li>Acquisition of the Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, a leading national direct-to-patient provider of diabetes medical supplies, to accelerate Cardinal Health's at-Home Solutions growth strategy</li>
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Cardinal Health will acquire a majority stake in GI Alliance (GIA), the country's leading gastroenterology (GI) management services organization (MSO), from a combination of GIA physician owners and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>). Cardinal Health will purchase its majority stake for approximately $2.8 billion in cash, which will represent 71% ownership. GIA will operate as a platform within Cardinal Health's Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment. &nbsp;
Cardinal Health will also acquire the Advanced Diabetes Supply Group (ADSG), one of the country's leading diabetic medical supplies providers, for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. ADSG will merge with Cardinal Health's at-Home Solutions business.

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Apollo Global Management shares are trading higher after Deutsche Bank maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $155 to $163.

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday. The company extended the multi-billion-dollar partnership with Mubadala Investment Company to enhance global origination opportunities.
This extension strengthens Apollo&#8217;s Capital Solutions business, enabling it to offer bespoke private debt and equity financing solutions across asset classes to meet growing global demand.
The partnership extension builds on prior strategic collaborations, including a $2.5 billion joint venture for global private credit investments, Mubadala's backing of Apollo's new middle market lending vehicle, and Apollo's investment in Mubadala's evergreen solutions strategy.
Notably, at its October Investor Day, Apollo set a new target to reach $275 billion in annual origination volumes over the next five years.
Co-President of Apollo Asset Management Jim Zelter said, &#8220;Further enhancing our ability to originate investment opportunities that offer strong risk-adjusted returns is our top priority amid unprecedented demand for large-scale, customized capital solutions, and we believe the platform that the firm has created is particularly well positioned as a financing provider of choice to leading companies.&#8221;
In a separate release, PK AirFinance, an aviation lending platform affiliated with Apollo, announced a $550 million loan facility arranged and funded with China Aircraft Leasing Group&#8217;s sidecar<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41876649/pk-airfinance-arranges-and-funds-scaled-portfolio-facility-for-calcs-sidecar-platform-cag" rel="noreferrer noopener"> platform, China Aircraft Global</a>.
The loan is secured by 21 narrowbody and 2 widebody aircraft, with collateral spread across 15 global airline operators.
This month, Apollo reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.85, surpassing analyst estimates of $1.72 and revenue of $7.77 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41783391/apollos-strong-q3-results-propel-price-forecast-upgrade-analyst-highlights-asset-gr" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the&nbsp;street view of $4.13 billion</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the BX stock via&nbsp;EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>) and&nbsp;Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDFF#NASDAQ">FDFF</a>).
Price Action: APO shares are up 3.33% at $167.39 at the last check Monday.
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Financial stocks are basking in a post-election rally after Donald Trump's election win as investors anticipate a friendlier regulatory landscape for banks, brokers and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets"> consumer finance companies</a>.
With expectations of deregulation and possible tax cuts, traders are piling into financials at levels not seen in years.
The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) jumped over 5% last week, hitting fresh record highs, while weekly inflows surged to $1.573 billion—the highest in over two years. 
Regional banks, in particular, were on fire, with the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) skyrocketing nearly 11% and seeing $1.09 billion in inflows, marking its largest influx of money since March 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Drivers: Deregulation, Tax Cuts Fuel Investor Optimism</h3>
Investors are betting on a wave of Trump-favored financial reforms that could benefit the sector. 
Richard Ramsden, a Goldman Sachs analyst, highlighted that "the market is pricing in the potential for changes to a number of proposed regulations, a step up in capital markets activity, as well as the potential for a reduction in the corporate tax rate."
Potential regulatory changes under Trump could include:
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<li>401K Reform: Opening up retirement plans to private investments could attract a flood of new capital.</li>
<li>Relaxed Antitrust Regulations: A more lenient antitrust stance may spark increased mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) activity.</li>
<li>Reduced SEC Oversight: There is limited clarity on whether the SEC will continue probing brokers' sweep pricing practices.</li>
<li>Crypto-Friendly Policies: Financial firms with crypto exposure may benefit from a more favorable regulatory environment and higher digital asset prices.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs's Top Picks Among Financials Stocks</h3>
In anticipation of these shifts, Ramsden and his team have identified several top picks across the financial sector. 
Here's where they see the biggest potential gains:
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<li>Large Banks: Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>).</li>
<li>Consumer Finance: Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFH#NYSE">BFH</a>), Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>), and Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).</li>
<li>Capital Markets: Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>), KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), LPL Financial Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>), and PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>).</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Steeper Yield Curve Expected to Boost Regional Banks</h3>
As markets react to potential economic stimulus and reduced regulatory pressure, analysts anticipate a steeper yield curve, which could be a windfall for banks with heavy exposure to fixed-rate assets. 
Around 60% of both regional and large banks' balance sheets consist of fixed-rate holdings, positioning them to profit as long-term rates rise.
Ramsden's picks for banks that stand to gain the most from a steeper yield curve include:
Regional Banks: 
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<li>Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</li>
<li>Comerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</li>
<li>First Hawaiian Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHB#NASDAQ">FHB</a>)</li>
<li>Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>)</li>
<li>Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</li>
<li>Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</li>
<li>Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</li>
<li>PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>).</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Surge in Capital Velocity: M&amp;A and Trading Boost Expected</h3>
Trump's pro-business stance is also expected to accelerate capital velocity in the M&amp;A and equity capital markets, providing a strong backdrop for trading activity. 
According to Ramsden, large banks like Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) could be the biggest beneficiaries, while among regional banks,&nbsp;KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)&nbsp;stand out.
Investment banks could also see a boost, with&nbsp;Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>),&nbsp;Moelis &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>),&nbsp;PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>), and&nbsp;Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>)&nbsp;positioned to capitalize on a more active M&amp;A market. 
In the alternative asset management space,&nbsp;Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>),&nbsp;KKR,&nbsp;Apollo,&nbsp;TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>), and&nbsp;Ares Management Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>)&nbsp;are expected to benefit from an uptick in private equity deal flow.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tax Cut Hopes Could Supercharge Regional Banks</h3>
Financial stocks are uniquely positioned to benefit from any corporate tax reductions, given that 90% of their earnings come from the U.S. and are currently taxed at an average rate of 23%. After the 2017 tax reform slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, financials saw their effective tax rate drop by 10 percentage points.
Ramsden estimates that if the Trump administration pursues another tax cut, regional banks would likely see the most significant upside. 
His top tax-cut beneficiaries include&nbsp;Moelis &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>),&nbsp;American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>),&nbsp;Evercore Inc.,&nbsp;Bread Financial Holdings,&nbsp;Piper Sandler,&nbsp;First Citizens BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>),&nbsp;Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>), and&nbsp;Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Insurers to Benefit from Steeper Curve, P&amp;C Pricing Power</h3>
The insurance sector may also stand to gain under Trump's pro-business policies. Ramsden expects potential increases in claim costs but sees positive momentum for property and casualty pricing.
Insurers with substantial U.S. exposure and a favorable position on the yield curve could see tailwinds.
Ramsden's picks in the insurance space include&nbsp;W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>),&nbsp;Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), and&nbsp;The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), which he believes are better positioned than brokers to benefit from these trends.
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Additional advisors include Gary Cohn, vice chairman of IBM and former president of Goldman Sachs, and Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management. 
Both have participated in discussions regarding Trump&#8217;s financial strategies. Furthermore, Stephen Schwarzman, Blackstone cofounder, chairman, and CEO, and Kevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve Governor, are providing their expertise on finance and economics.
Charles Schwab, co-chairman and founder of the brokerage firm that bears his name, and Ross Perot Jr., chairman of the Perot Group, are also participating in the transition team&#8217;s deliberations.
Why It Matters: The involvement of Wall Street heavyweights in Trump&#8217;s transition team signals a potential shift in economic policy. 
Their influence could shape the future of US economic policy, with potential impacts on tariffs, tax cuts, and deregulation. The stock market&#8217;s positive response to Trump&#8217;s election suggests that investors may be anticipating business-friendly policies. 
However, the final impact will depend on the decisions made by Trump&#8217;s administration, guided by these advisors.
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