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Bank of America Corporation reports developments across consumer banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking, global markets and capital actions. The company serves individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, large corporations, governments and institutions with banking, investing, asset management, lending, trading and risk-management products and services.
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The Bank of America Institute's latest Small Business Checkpoint report reveals significant growth in small business spending. Aggregate credit and debit card spending rose 16% year-over-year in April, with credit card spending increasing by 20%. Total payments grew 14% per client, indicating spending growth amid inflation. Small business clients also experienced 16% growth in deposit balances. Travel spending surged 57% year-over-year, while ACH and wire payments grew by 24% and 18% respectively, showcasing resilience as businesses recover from pandemic impacts.
Bank of America released findings from its latest Consumer Checkpoint, showing U.S. consumer spending rose significantly. In April, overall credit and debit card spending increased 13% YoY, with credit spending up 22% and debit spending 6%. Households spent 23.7% more compared to pre-pandemic levels, with lower-income households seeing a 33.1% rise. Notably, spending on airlines and travel surged 60%.
Overall, payments grew 25% YoY, reflecting robust consumer health.
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The 2022 Homebuyer Insights Report from Bank of America reveals a hot spring homebuying season with 65% of prospective buyers ready to make offers within three days of viewing a property. Despite concerns about rising home prices, which are expected to increase by 10% this year, 53% of buyers plan to stick with their timeline for purchasing. Many buyers are willing to compromise, such as moving to less desirable areas or purchasing smaller homes. The report emphasizes the importance of financial education and highlights Bank of America's commitment to supporting homeownership.
Bank of America Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on common stock, payable on June 24, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2022. Additionally, a dividend of $1.75 per share was declared on 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series B, payable on July 25, 2022, to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2022. The bank serves approximately 67 million clients with a comprehensive range of financial services, showcasing strong operational capacity across the U.S. and 35 countries.
On April 26, 2022, Bank of America conducted its annual meeting where all 14 board nominees were elected with over 92% approval. An advisory proposal regarding executive compensation received over 94% support. Additionally, management proposals for appointing the independent accounting firm and adopting the Delaware exclusive forum provision were also approved, though no stockholder proposals passed. The results are preliminary, with final figures to be reported on Form 8-K to the SEC.
Bank of America has announced a significant initiative to transition all its plastic credit and debit cards to be made from at least 80% recycled plastic starting in 2023. This move, the first of its kind by a U.S.-based bank, aims to reduce over 235 tons of single-use plastics annually and support a sustainable supply chain. Market research shows that over 72% of consumers are interested in environmental sustainability. Bank of America aims to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage through this initiative while continuing to offer digital debit cards, introduced in 2019.
Bank of America announced its first-quarter 2022 financial results today, highlighting its position as a leading financial institution. The bank serves around 67 million clients in the U.S., operating approximately 4,100 retail centers and 16,000 ATMs. The CEO Brian Moynihan and CFO Alastair Borthwick will discuss these results in a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors can access the investor presentation and listen to the call via the company's Investor Relations website.
The Bank of America Institute's recent report reveals resilience in consumer spending among lower-income groups despite inflation concerns. In March, credit and debit card spending rose by 11% year-over-year, with the first eight days of April showing a 15% increase compared to 2021. Households earning less than $50,000 annually saw their card spending per household rise by 33.3% since 2019. The data suggests that sentiment surveys may not accurately reflect consumer behavior amid economic pressures.
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