09:24 AM EDT, 10/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were leaning lower pre-bell Tuesday, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) declining by 0.2%.

The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares ( FAS ) was down 0.8% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares ( FAZ ) was 0.5% higher.

Deutsche Bank ( DB ) and Carronade Capital are challenging a $10 billion restructuring plan for Ardagh Group, arguing that it unfairly benefits certain creditors and shareholders, the Financial Times reported. Deutsche Bank ( DB ) shares were down more than 1% premarket.

Nasdaq (NDAQ) stock was up nearly 2% after the company posted higher Q3 non-GAAP earnings and revenue.

Galaxy Digital ( GLXY ) shares were up more than 10% after the company reported higher Q3 adjusted earnings and revenue and gains from operations.