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Is Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) Poised For Future Growth?

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Global Fund” third-quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Despite significant volatility, global markets reported gains in the third quarter. The Ariel Global fund appreciated +6.94% in the quarter outperforming the +6.61% return of its primary benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index, and trailing the +9.42% return of its secondary benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Value Index. Ariel follows a non-consensus approach to identify undervalued, out-of-favor franchises that are misunderstood and...