The Latest Breaking News from Banco Santander

Prolonged exposure to high-interest rates, risk of defaults on commercial real estate loans, elevated deposit costs, diminished credit demand, and stringent lending standards are expected to pile more pressure on U.S. banks. Considering these factors, should investors consider investing in foreign bank stocks Banco Santander (SAN), Akbank (AKBTY), and First…

Spanish banking giant Santander posted a record 11.1-billion-euro ($12 billion) net profit for 2023 on Wednesday as higher interest rates and a rise in global clients helped to cushion the impact of a windfall tax.

The profitability of U.S. banks will likely remain under pressure due to a slowing U.S. economy, high-interest rates, the possibility of CRE defaults, rising credit card debt, and deteriorating asset quality. In this scenario, it could be wise to look beyond borders and buy fundamentally strong foreign bank stocks Banco…

The regional banking collapse continues to cause economic concern despite the Fed’s efforts to strengthen the system's resilience. Thus, it could be wise to venture beyond national borders and invest in robust stocks Banco Santander (SAN), Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), and KB Financial Group (KB) that belong to the…