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☆ Warren Buffett said he could make a 50% return on $1 million and predicted higher taxes. Here are 14 Q&A nuggets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWarren Buffett let slip a slew of intriguing facts and anecdotes during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting on Saturday. But the Berkshire CEO also warned of higher taxes, teased a potential Canadian investment, and revealed a $500 million gift of Berkshire stock. Cash hoardBerkshire's mountain of cash and Treasury hit a record $189 billion last quarter, and it's likely to swell to more than $200 billion this quarter, Buffett said. Taxing timesThe government will probably raise taxes in the coming years in a bid to balance its budget, Buffett said. Pocket changeBuffett claimed that if he had only $1 million to invest instead of nearly $200 billion, he could earn a 50% annual return.

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☆ How Apple's record $100 billion-plus stock buyback benefits shareholders
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Apple 's latest $110 billion stock buyback authorization is the granddaddy of them all — the biggest in corporate history. Assuming an average annual $100 billion buyback by the Club name going forward, we wanted to look at just how much that is worth to shareholders. With more records set for its installed base of active devices and services in Q2, Apple stock rose nearly 6% on Friday, the session following Thursday evening's release. The net cash position is important because Apple aims to be net cash neutral over time. At a valuation of 28 times earnings, we arrive at a share price of about $182 each, right around where it was trading Wednesday.

Persons: let's, Apple, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Gary Hershorn Organizations: Apple, Club, Vision, Vision Pro, CNBC, Corbis, Getty

☆ Warren Buffett loves dividend-paying stocks, but Berkshire doesn't pay one — Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Warren Buffett is a fan of buying dividend-paying stocks, but his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway doesn't offer a payout itself, despite its tens of billions cash. But the main reason Berkshire doesn't pay a dividend is that the Oracle of Omaha has been confident in his ability to deploy capital in more profitable ways. Apple , which accounts for more than 40% of the portfolio, pays a 0.6% dividend yield. But even the hundreds of thousands of Class B, or "Baby Berkshire," shareholders voted no by 47 to 1. "I think they expect us to do whatever we think makes sense for all shareholders," Buffett said in 2023.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett, I'd, Berkshire Organizations: Berkshire, Oracle, CNBC, Apple, Bank of America, Coca Cola, Chevron, American Express Locations: Berkshire, Omaha, buybacks

☆ Wells Fargo is flat after an earnings beat — here's why and our outlook on shares
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Wells Fargo Why we own it : We bought Wells Fargo as a turnaround story under CEO Charlie Scharf. In addition, the bank's net interest margin came up short, and therefore net interest income. However, bank interest income estimates depend on interest rates, a factor Wells can't control. Net interest income fell 17% year over year as deposits declined due to customers reallocating cash into higher-yielding securities. Non-interest income increased 9% thanks to higher asset-based fees driven by an increase in market valuations.

Persons: Wells, Charlie Scharf, He's, Scharf, Charles Scharf, Wells Fargo, it's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Justin Sullivan Organizations: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Silicon Valley Bank, Bank of America, Citigroup, Management, Consumer, Auto, Corporate, Wealth, CNBC Locations: Silicon, Wells Fargo, U.S, That's, Wells, San Bruno , California

☆ Alibaba and Tencent: China’s internet giants snap up their own shares to boost flagging stock market value
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

That would mark the biggest share repurchase by a Chinese tech company in the past year. The tech giant’s move comes at a time when Chinese regulators have been asking listed companies to repurchase shares to stabilize market confidence. Overall, companies listed in Hong Kong spent 126 billion Hong Kong dollars ($16.1 billion) buying back shares in 2023, the highest on record, according to Chinese financial data provider Choice. Tencent alone accounted for about 40% of total share buybacks in the Hong Kong market. Additionally, the global selling of Chinese assets, driven by geopolitical tensions or concerns about regulatory uncertainties, has further pressured Chinese share prices.

Persons: Alibaba, “, ”, Stephen Innes, Tencent, Xiaomi, ” Innes Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Alibaba, BABA, Hong Kong, CNN, “ Locations: China, Hong Kong, buybacks, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Beijing

☆ I tried 30 of Trader Joe's seasonal spring products, and there are only a few I wouldn't buy again
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +44 min

AdvertisementOther candy makers should take notes because Trader Joe's clearly knows what it's doing when it comes to chocolate. I fell in love with the lemon-and-ricotta ravioli's tasty fillingThis lemon-and-ricotta option is my new favorite Trader Joe's ravioli. These blueberry-and-lemon hand pies are the perfect pastry for the spring seasonThe blueberry-and-lemon hand pies from Trader Joe's look homemade. Trader Joe's Portuguese custard tarts totally lived up to the hypeTrader Joe's Portuguese custard tarts blew me away. If someone told me Trader Joe's lemon sheet cake came from a fancy bakery, I wouldn't question it for a second.

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☆ I'm a makeup artist who spent $360 on products this month. Here are 8 items I'd buy again and 2 I'd skip next time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Morewa Osawaru | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a makeup artist who spent $360 on new products and old favorites this February. The Fenty Skin Fenty Treatz hydrating and strengthening lip oil moisturizes without being sticky. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAs a makeup artist, my job includes trying new products and repurchasing old favorites for my kit each month. This February, I spent $360 on blushes, powders, concealers, and more.

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☆ This Big Tech stock has an 'absolutely compelling' valuation, top fund manager says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

However, the company's revenues and profits have surged since then, and one outperforming fund manager sees the current valuation as a buying opportunity. Alibaba shares are traded in the U.S., Hong Kong and Germany. BABA 1Y line The slump in the company's share price came amid concerns of an economic slowdown in China and increased regulation of the internet sector by authorities in Beijing. Alibaba's cheap share buyback Lapping also pointed to the impact of Alibaba's share buyback program as distinct compared to many richly valued U.S. tech darlings. However, with its share price now 65% off its peak, Alibaba's compensation costs have dwindled dramatically.

Persons: Sean Peche, BABA, It's, Andrew Organizations: Ranmore Fund Management, Wall Street, Tech, Ranmore Global Equity Fund Locations: China, U.S, Hong Kong, Germany, Beijing

☆ Our customers tell us they prefer Zoom over Microsoft Teams, says Zoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOur customers tell us they prefer Zoom over Microsoft Teams, says Zoom CFO Kelly SteckelbergZoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk its share repurchasing program, investing in growth, the state of remote work and more.

Persons: Kelly Steckelberg, Jim Cramer Organizations: Microsoft

☆ Zoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailZoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg goes one-on-one with Jim CramerZoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk its share repurchasing program, investing in growth, the state of remote work and more.

Persons: Kelly Steckelberg, Jim Cramer

☆ Disney's excellent quarter may not be enough to fend off activist investor Nelson Peltz
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. "I've never seen so many stocks go up 7% or more in a day," Jim Cramer said, citing strong performers on Tuesday like chip name Arm Holdings . As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, I've, Jim, Nelson Peltz, Wynn, Jim Cramer's Organizations: CNBC, Arm Holdings, Nasdaq, Apple, Nvidia, Disney, Wynn Resorts, The, WYNN

☆ Disney stakes its claim in the upcoming Peltz board fight with an amazing quarter
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

That's what makes the upcoming proxy battle between Disney and the activist investor Nelson Peltz so compelling. Peltz's Trian Partners investment firm oversees about $3 billion worth of Disney stock, including shares held by former Marvel Entertainment Chairman Ike Perlmutter. For its fiscal second quarter, Disney expects net additional subscribers to Disney+ between 5.5 million and 6 million, with domestic adding 7.5 million due to its agreement with Charter Communications, while international core subs decline modestly. Disney is getting closer and closer to achieving its first profitable DTC quarter, which it continues to expect in its fiscal fourth quarter. In the Experiences segment, Disney delivered record revenue, operating income, and operating margin in its fiscal first quarter.

Persons: Bob Iger, Iger, Hugh Johnston, Nelson Peltz, Jay Rasulo, Peltz's, Ike Perlmutter, Taylor, Taylor Swift, –, Johnston, Disney, WBD, That's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Gabby Jones Organizations: Disney, Revenue, LSEG, Peltz's Trian Partners, Marvel Entertainment, Entertainment, Hulu, Netflix, Charter Communications, Networks, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise, Sports, ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery, CNBC, Management, Epic Games, Bloomberg, Getty Locations: Disney's, Florida, California, buybacks, Brooklyn , New York

☆ Here's who could be next to pay a dividend after Meta's big announcement, according to Goldman
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

While the tech giant joins other megacap dividend payers such as Microsoft and Apple , many other large names still pay no dividend, including Alphabet and Amazon . Alphabet has estimated consensus sales growth of 11% for 2024, while Amazon has a consensus estimate of 12% sales growth. RH has a consensus estimate of 4% sales growth for 2024 and a 37% last-twelve-month buyback yield. It has a consensus estimate of 6% sales growth for 2024 and a last-twelve-month buyback yield of 9%. Lastly, Charter Communications has a consensus estimate that predicts 1% sales growth for 2024 and a last-twelve-month buyback yield of 5%.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Ryan Hammond, buybacks, Hammond, Sarat Sethi, That's, Sethi, Goldman, financials, Russell, Meta's, DCLA's Sethi, RH, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Amazon, AutoZone, Communications, StreetAccount Locations: Goldman's, DCLA

☆ A short-seller who gained over $66,022 in December with a win ratio of 95% shares the 3 red flags that helped him evade short squeezes and led him to have one of his best months
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

And these short sellers pile up on top of each other with their biased opinions," Capablanca said. But because of the increased number of short sellers, a stock can blow past that and remain elevated over multiple days. So even if the market seems dead, nothing is there to trade, they will force a trade," Capablanca said. This rule helped him avoid Vivos Therapeutics (VVOS), a stock that many short sellers he knew tried to short. Such an outcome could lead to a continued elevated price, driving short sellers out for weeks, he said.

Persons: David Capablanca, lockdowns, Capablanca, it's, POL Organizations: Capablanca, Guardian, Yahoo, Traders, Therapeutics, Yahoo Finance, shorting C4 Therapeutics

☆ Shawn Fain, CNN Business’ labor leader of the year, plans to keep automakers sweating
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-27 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

New York CNN —The longest US auto strike this century is over after a pretty clear win for the United Auto Workers union at all three unionized automakers. “I don’t like what I’ve seen in my work career with the UAW leadership, where they were too damn close to the companies,” UAW President Shawn Fain told CNN earlier this month. So I like to let the body of work speak for itself.”The success of those contracts is the reason that Shawn Fain is CNN Business’ labor leader of the year. All told nearly 800,000 union members got raises of 10% or more during 2023. The plant will be be reopened under the agreement reached between Stellantis and the UAW to end the union's strike at the company.

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☆ Salesforce shares are deservedly rewarded after a stellar quarter and a rosy outlook
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Bottom line It was another terrific quarter from Salesforce with steady, double-digit revenue growth and a continued operating margin uplift, leading to a huge increase in earnings per share. Additionally, the topline growth story has some game to it, thanks to the surge in interest in its Data Cloud. By Cloud unit, the most exciting performance in the quarter came from the Data Cloud. Revenue growth accelerated to 22% from 16% in the prior quarter, and the company said it added 1,000 new customers in the quarter alone. Artificial intelligence is driving the interest in the Data Cloud, as more customers seek to use Mulesoft's integration technology to unlock data across legacy systems, cloud apps, and devices.

Persons: Salesforce, Marc Benioff, management's, Salesforce's headcount, Salesforce's, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Nicholas Kamm Organizations: Revenue, LSEG, CNBC, Salesforce, Economic, Washington, AFP, Getty Locations: Americas, Africa, Asia, headcount, Washington ,

☆ Carlyle’s Big Mac China dish is hard to match
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SINGAPORE, Nov 22 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Carlyle (CG.O) may be lagging its peers in the United States. But in China, at least, the buyout firm is finishing a meal that will be hard for others to find. That’s less than the private equity outfit run by Harvey Schwartz was hoping for, but is tasty enough. Given geopolitical tensions and China’s weak economic growth, Carlyle has done well to secure a hassle-free exit. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

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☆ Here come the buybacks: Company stock purchases may give year-end rally additional lift
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The year-end rally we've been enjoying could get another lift as companies scoop up shares of their own stock. Those gains are driven mainly by falling Treasury yields, as well as third-quarter results that have come in largely better than anticipated. But some market observers expect equities could get another boost from the number of companies exiting the "buyback blackout" window. This period spans several weeks around quarterly results when companies are restricted from repurchasing shares. As of the survey's close last Tuesday, that would mean the S & P 500 would reach 4,945, or an all-time high.

Persons: we've, Strategas, Ryan Grabinski, Jill Carey, Grabinski, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Bank, Investor

People walk past the new headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Canary Wharf, London, Britain, September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Alishia Abodunde/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsSummaryCompanies Move follows Hungary govt exit from Erste unitGovt raising financing for airport transactionExit 'good news' for sector's stability -EBRDBUDAPEST, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is selling its 15% stake in Erste Group Bank's (ERST.VI) Hungarian unit back to the Austrian group after the Hungarian government's recent exit from the bank, a top EBRD official told Reuters. Austrian lender Erste said on Friday it was repurchasing a 15% stake in its Hungarian subsidiary, currently held by Hungarian state-owned Corvinus International Investments. Francis Malige, EBRD managing director of financial institutions, said the investment had been designed to help the Hungarian bank recapitalise while supporting a positive relationship with the authorities. "We received a call notice from Erste last Friday and are proceeding with the sale of our stake to the group, based on terms agreed during our 2016 investment."

Persons: Alishia, Viktor Orban, Marton Nagy, Francis Malige, Malige, Orban, Gergely Szakacs, Louise Heavens Organizations: European Bank for Reconstruction, REUTERS, Erste Group, Reuters, Economic, Budapest Airport, Austrian, Erste, International Investments, Erste Bank, Thomson Locations: Canary Wharf, London, Britain, Hungary, Erste, BUDAPEST, Austrian, Hungarian, Erste Bank Hungary

☆ We had a busy week of trades in an oversold market. Here's the day-by-day breakdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Elevated bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty continued to be negative for stocks this week as the overall market moved into oversold territory. The closely followed S & P 500 Short Range Oscillator first flashed oversold Monday and went deeper and deeper into oversold territory as the week went along. ORCL YTD mountain Oracle YTD However, shares fell on worries that cash flows from AI workloads would be further out in the future. CTRA YTD mountain Coterra Energy YTD We bought 200 more shares of Coterra Energy (CTRA). META YTD mountain Meta Platforms YTD We also on Thursday decided to upgrade Meta Platforms (META) to our buy-equivalent 1 rating as the stock riding a two-day losing streak.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Squawk, Virginia Sherwood Organizations: Treasury, Oracle, Constellation Brands, Constellation, Coterra Energy, Natural Resources, Exxon Mobil, CNBC Locations: oversold, Danaher

☆ Meta's Q4 guidance that knocked the stock lower is not a reason to sell
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Meta Platforms (META) reported strong third-quarter results thanks to a rebound in advertising sales and continued cost discipline in CEO Mark Zuckerberg's "year of efficiency. The stock traded higher most of the evening, clawing back some of the losses from Wednesday's broader market selloff. Lastly, Meta picked up the pace on share buybacks in the quarter, repurchasing $3.7 billion worth of stock. Meta repurchased $9.22 billion worth of stock in the first quarter and only $793 million in the second quarter. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg's, Meta, clawing, Jim Cramer, we've, Zuckerberg, Jim Cramer's, Jim, Tobias Schwarz Organizations: Revenue, Meta, Nvidia, Reality Labs, Facebook, Apps, Apple, CNBC, Visitors, AFP, Getty Locations: U.S, Canada, Berlin

☆ P&G flexes its pricing power again in its latest quarter. Wall Street rewards the stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | In Kevinstankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

P & G's results Wednesday demonstrate that its recent outperformance compared with its staples peers is justified. Quarterly commentary Procter & Gamble delivered on key metrics such as gross margins and organic sales growth. Secondly, excluding declines in China, P & G's volume was up in the rest of the world. Consumers in Western Europe remain relatively resilient, Schulten said, while describing P & G's business in Latin America as "on fire." P & G paid out $2.3 billion in dividends in its fiscal first quarter while repurchasing $1.5 billion worth of common stock.

Persons: Gamble, —, we're, That's, Andre Schulten, it's, Schulten, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Joe Raedle Organizations: Procter, Gamble, Wednesday, Dow, Treasury, Walmart, Club, Costco Wholesale, Bunge Limited, Revenue, U.S, Wall, CNBC, Procter & Gamble, Getty Locations: China, U.S, Cincinnati, Western Europe, Latin America, Miami , Florida

Short selling involves borrowing a stock to sell it in the expectation the price will fall, then repurchasing the shares and pocketing the difference. Short interest in the U.S. market totaled $927 billion as of Thursday, according to analytics firm S3 Partners. The new rules require institutional investors to report their gross short positions to the SEC monthly and certain "net" short activity for individual dates on which trades settle. "Investment advisers will face more risk when selling short, which will harm investors, market participants, and market efficiency," said its CEO Bryan Corbett. SEC officials said the new rules, which the commission agreed upon in a 3-2 vote, support the agency's efforts to police the practice.

Persons: Jim Bourg, Gary Gensler, Gensler, Stephen Hall, FINRA, Bryan Corbett, Douglas Gillison, Chris Prentice, Michelle Price, Chizu Nomiyama, Chris Reese Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, REUTERS, GameStop, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Partners, Stephen Hall of Better, Justice Department, Thomson Locations: Washington, U.S

Short selling involves borrowing a stock to sell it in the expectation the price will fall, then repurchasing the shares and pocketing the difference. The practice has long been divisive, with critics accusing short sellers of trying to hurt companies, and short sellers arguing they help root out fraud and corporate misconduct. Since at least 2021, the Justice Department and the SEC have also been investigating potential manipulation by short sellers and hedge funds around the publication of negative research reports. SEC officials said the new rules, which the commission agreed upon in a 3-2 vote, support the agency's efforts to police the practice. Specifically, institutional investors will have to report gross short positions to the SEC monthly and certain "net" short activity for individual dates on which trades settle.

Persons: Jim Bourg, Gary Gensler, FINRA, Douglas Gillison, Chris Prentice, Michelle Price, Chizu Nomiyama, Chris Reese Organizations: U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, SEC, REUTERS, GameStop, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Partners, Justice Department, Thomson Locations: Washington, U.S

☆ Wells Fargo remains a stock to own, as the bank reports stellar quarterly results
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Bottom line Wells Fargo's quarterly revenue outpaced expectations on the back of better-than-expected results for both net interest income (NII) and non-interest income. Middle-market banking revenue increased 23% year-over-year, as higher interest rates and loan balances were only partially offset by lower deposits. Asset-based lending and leasing revenue was up 3% annually, a result of loan growth and increased revenue from renewable energy investments. Total banking revenues increased 20% year-over-year, a result of higher rates and lending revenues, along with "higher investment banking revenue on increased activity across all products." Commercial real estate revenue increased 14% year-over-year, due to higher rates and revenue growth in the firm's low-income housing business.

Persons: Wells, Wells Fargo, we've, Charlie Scharf, Wall, Scharf, NII, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Justin Sullivan Organizations: Wells, Basel III, Management, Consumer, Auto, CNBC, Wells Fargo Bank Locations: Wells Fargo, Basel, U.S, San Bruno , California

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