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Citigroup Inc. reported second-quarter 2025 earnings with an adjusted EPS of $1.96, surpassing estimates of $1.60, and revenue of $21.67 billion, exceeding the expected $21 billion. The bank saw an 8% year-over-year revenue increase and a 29% rise in EPS. Key segments included fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC) sales and trading revenue of $4.27 billion versus an estimate of $3.92 billion, net interest income of $15.18 billion compared to $14.05 billion expected, and equities sales and trading revenue of $1.61 billion beating the $1.55 billion estimate. Total loans reached $725.3 billion, above the anticipated $706.82 billion. Citigroup narrowed its full-year 2025 adjusted revenue guidance to approximately $84 billion and affirmed expenses at $53.4 billion. The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio stood at 13.5%, slightly down from 13.6% year-over-year. Interactive Brokers Group also posted strong Q2 2025 results, with adjusted EPS of $0.51 surpassing estimates of $0.46, and net revenue of $1.48 billion beating the $1.38 billion forecast. The company reported a 15% year-over-year increase in net revenue and a 16% rise in adjusted EPS. Net interest income grew 9% to $860 million, exceeding the estimated $794.7 million. Commission revenue increased 27% to $516 million, driven by higher customer trading volumes. Customer accounts grew 32% year-over-year to 3.87 million. UniCredit reported net income of €3.34 billion for Q2 2025, exceeding estimates of €2.51 billion, with revenue slightly below expectations at €6.13 billion versus €6.17 billion forecasted. Net interest income was €3.46 billion, above the €3.40 billion estimate. The bank raised its full-year net income guidance to approximately €10.5 billion, up from a prior range of at least €9.5 billion. CME Group Inc. posted Q2 2025 revenue of $1.70 billion, slightly above the $1.694 billion estimate, and adjusted net income of $1.10 billion, beating the $1.055 billion forecast. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.96, surpassing the estimated $2.92. The company attributed the strong results to record trading volumes driven by increased market volatility, which also pushed adjusted operating income and EPS to all-time highs. Net income was reported at $1.00 billion. IBM shares rose 2% ahead of its Q2 earnings report, with expectations for increases in revenue and EPS.