From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-17 13:16:00

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) is listed as one of the 11 Best Financial Services Stocks to Buy Right Now. Carlyle Group partners with Citigroup to offer asset-backed lending to fintech lenders, aiming to promote the growing industry. Morgan Stanley maintains its buy rating for Citigroup Inc. (C).

Fintech lending is on the rise due to digital ease and growing borrower demand, leading traditional institutions like Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) to get involved. Companies collaborate to share market knowledge and explore co-investment opportunities to support the fintech lending sector’s expansion.

Akhil Bansal, head of asset-backed finance at Carlyle, highlights the need for customizable solutions in the rapidly growing asset-backed finance segment. Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) focuses on private lending, strengthening its partnership with Apollo in a $25 billion private credit agreement.

While Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) shows promise as an investment, other AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk. The collaboration between Carlyle and Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) aims to capitalize on changes in credit market structures. No disclosures.

Read more: Morgan Stanley Maintains its Citigroup Inc. (C) Buy Rating