Financial 2026

• A Santander US survey for Q1 2026 found nearly 8 in 10 Americans (78%) believe they are on the right track toward financial prosperity, marking a significant improvement in sentiment. • The share of respondents feeling financially insecure dropped to a survey low, indicating resilient consumer confidence amid economic pressures. • This optimism contrasts with recent inflation reports, suggesting households are adapting well to rising costs in fuel and food.

• The Federal Reserve Board issued its Financial Stability Report for May 2026 on May 8, assessing risks amid solid economic growth and market highs. • Report highlights stress from rising oil prices, geopolitical strains, and narrow equity leadership concentrated in AI-driven tech sectors. • Fed signaled no imminent rate cuts after holding steady in late April, citing insufficient inflation progress with core PCE easing but headline above 3.5%.

• Sun Life Financial announced its first-quarter 2026 income fell 49.9% to $340 million, reflecting challenges in its Asian and Canadian operations amid volatile markets. • The decline was driven by higher claims in group benefits and investment losses, with core earnings per share dropping to $1.56 from $3.10 year-over-year. • This marks a significant slowdown for the insurer, impacting investor sentiment in Asian markets where it has substantial exposure including Hong Kong and the Philippines.

• B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) generated Q1 2026 revenues of $352 million, up from $186 million year-over-year, with net income available to common shareholders at $211.3 million. • Adjusted EBITDA reached $262.2 million, including operating adjusted EBITDA of $34.6 million, up nearly 40% sequentially; net debt fell to $372 million. • Strong performance reflects robust financial services activity, aiding liquidity in a volatile market environment.

• Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) announced its Q1 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026, from its Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters. • The company released detailed financial metrics via Business Wire, covering revenue, earnings, and operational performance amid market volatility. • Investors anticipate analysis of key indicators like profitability and growth in the context of broader industrial sector trends.

• Ally Financial swung to profitability in Q1 2026, reporting net income of $319 million and diluted EPS of $0.93, reversing a $225 million loss and $0.82 loss per share from the prior year. • Total net revenue climbed to $2.102 billion from $1.541 billion year-over-year, driven by higher net financing revenue of $1.589 billion and significantly smaller investment losses. • Noninterest expenses fell sharply to $1.235 billion from $1.634 billion, demonstrating improved cost management and operational efficiency despite modest credit cost increases.