08:58 AM EDT, 10/16/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were edging higher pre-bell Thursday, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) marginally advancing.
The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.04% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.1% higher.
Charles Schwab ( SCHW ) shares were up 4% after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and net revenue.