Banks were a popular long play heading into 2025. Deregulation and broader Wall Street animal spirits were thought to be bullish catalysts during Trump 2.0. Alas, tariffs took center stage from January through April. Still, it has been a solid year for both M&A andFreelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a cost-efficient ...