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Wells Fargo’s shares rose on Friday after the bank reached an agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding its anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions risk management practices. While the agreement requires enhancements to the bank’s AML practices, analysts believe it will not significantly impact Wells Fargo’s 2024 expense outlook or hinder its growth. The agreement is separate from the Federal Reserve’s 2018 Cease and Desist order, which focuses on consumer banking issues.

Boeing shares are trading lower today as the company faces a potential strike from its workforce and a downgrade from Wells Fargo. The IAM, representing 20% of Boeing’s workforce, is demanding significant wage increases, putting pressure on the already cash-strapped aerospace company. Analysts remain optimistic about Boeing’s future, despite the challenges, with an average price target suggesting potential upside ahead.

Deutsche Bank analyst Matt O-Connor revised his ratings for three major US banks: JP Morgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. The analyst downgraded JP Morgan to Hold, citing a limited near-term upside despite strong recent performance. He upgraded Bank of America to Buy, seeing an attractive entry point after recent declines, and also upgraded Wells Fargo to Buy, highlighting the potential for long-term growth once regulatory restrictions are eased.

Wells Fargo has agreed to sell its non-agency third-party servicing segment of its Commercial Mortgage Servicing business to Trimont for an undisclosed amount. This move aligns with Wells Fargo’s strategy of focusing on core businesses for consumer and corporate clients. The deal is expected to close in early 2025, making Trimont the largest loan servicer in the US.

Wells Fargo’s global investment strategy head, Paul Christopher, forecasts a significant stock market upswing, mirroring the 1995 boom. He cites falling inflation, a stable economy, and the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts as driving factors. While geopolitical tensions and the presidential election could introduce volatility, Christopher sees potential for substantial investor gains, especially in financial and tech sectors.

Snowflake Inc (SNOW) stock is experiencing a decline on Thursday, driven by Berkshire Hathaway’s complete exit from its Snowflake position in the second quarter and a downgrade from Wells Fargo. The downgrade comes ahead of Snowflake’s second-quarter earnings report, scheduled for August 21.

Wells Fargo recently fired over a dozen employees for using ‘mouse jigglers’ to simulate computer activity and appear productive while working remotely. This incident highlights the growing concern about workplace deception and the effectiveness of productivity monitoring tools in remote work environments.

Dr. Cornel West, an unaffiliated presidential candidate, joined a group of protesters demonstrating against Wells Fargo Bank in Washington, D.C., demanding reparations for the historical and ongoing injustices faced by African Americans. West emphasized the importance of holding financial institutions accountable for their role in slavery and subsequent systemic discrimination. He specifically mentioned Wells Fargo’s takeover of Wachovia Bank, which had ties to slaveholding institutions. Activists at the protest highlighted the lack of reparatory compensation for African Americans compared to other marginalized groups, such as Holocaust survivors and Japanese internment camp prisoners. The protest also raised concerns about the alleged involvement of big banks in the slave trade and its enduring impact on modern society.