<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Shares of banks and other financial institutions fell as volatility picked up and traders fled risky niches of the market.</p><p>    Shares of Blue Owl, one of the specialists in private credit, a popular Wall Street vehicle that has funded data-center building and other activities, fell slightly, bringing losses for the year to date to roughly 42%. </p><p>    Investors were at their peaks during a buoyant morning of trading, the three major U.S. stock indexes were up more than 1.5%, and the biggest gain shed by day's end since April 8, at the height of the tariff scare. </p><p>    French bank BNP Paribas reassured investors by increasing its target for a capital buffer and launching a new share buyback plan. </p><p>   Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com </p><p>    (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p><p>11-20-25 1742ET</p></div></div>

<p>Financial shares fell amid increased market volatility, with Blue Owl's shares down 42% year-to-date. Despite a buoyant trading morning, major U.S. indexes ended with significant gains. BNP Paribas boosted investor confidence by raising its capital buffer target and announcing a share buyback plan.</p>

Financials Down as Global Market Volatility Picks Up -- Financials Roundup