Citigroup Q1 earnings beat on strong growth in markets, wealth units (C:NYSE)

Citigroup shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading after the bank beat Q1 earnings and revenue expectations and reaffirmed its 2026 net interest income guidance. The results were supported by strong performance in Markets and Wealth, reinforcing the company's fundamentals and outlook. The move is likely to support the stock modestly, but the article does not indicate a broader sector-wide catalyst.

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Citigroup shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading after the bank beat Q1 earnings and revenue expectations and reaffirmed its 2026 net interest income guidance. The results were supported by strong performance in Markets and Wealth, reinforcing the company's fundamentals and outlook. The move is likely to support the stock modestly, but the article does not indicate a broader sector-wide catalyst.