Bank Results Offer Support of Post-Election Rally

The transcript discusses the market sentiment and stock performance in the financial sector post-election, highlighting the impact of interest rates and deregulation. It explores the valuation challenges and potential growth of financial stocks, considering the market's high expectations and confidence. The discussion also touches on the potential over-anticipation of deregulation under the Trump administration and its implications for the market.

Discuss the potential impact of interest rate hikes on financial stocks as mentioned in the text.

What factors contribute to the optimism among small businesses as described in the text?