Bank of America beat first-quarter profit and revenue estimates, driven by higher net interest income and strong trading revenue. CEO Brian Moynihan said business clients are performing well, and consumers remain resilient, with healthy credit quality and continued spending. He added that despite potential economic shifts, the bank’s disciplined investments and focus on responsible growth position it for continued strength. Bank of America shares have declined amid concerns that Trump’s tariff policies could trigger a recession. The stock has dropped over 16% since the beginning of the year.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Bank of America beat first quarter profit and revenue estimates driven by higher net
00:06interest income and strong trading revenue. CEO Brian Moynihan said business clients are
00:10performing well and consumers remain resilient with healthy credit quality and continued spending.
00:16Yet despite potential economic shifts, the bank's disciplined investments and focus on
00:20responsible growth position it for continued strength. Bank of America's shares have declined
00:25to make concerns that Trump's tariff policies could trigger a recession. Stock has dropped
00:30over 16% since the beginning of the year. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.