HULK SMASH BANK PROFITS! But Will They Stay Big and Green?

Banks Get HUGE! Like Hulk When Banner Gets Angry!

Hulk see news! European banks they get strong! Like Hulk! Stoxx 600 Banks index up 28%! That like Hulk smashing through wall... made of money! Banks like Deutsche and Barclays they hit big numbers. Even Hulk impressed... a little. But Banner say 'Hulk don't get too excited. It might not last.' Hulk hate when Banner is right! But sometimes... Banner know things.

M&A? More Like M&A ZING!

Hulk hear about M&A! Mergers and acquisitions! Big words! Means banks want to get bigger like Hulk after gamma radiation. Banks in Europe they all want to be like banks in America. Hulk think why not just smash all banks together? One BIG bank! Hulk in charge! No wait... bad idea. Too much paperwork! But some banks they doing good in South Europe making lots of deals.

Cost Cutting? Hulk Say: More Like Gut Punching!

Banks cut costs! Means people lose jobs! Hulk no like! But Banner say 'Hulk it's business.' Hulk say 'Business is SMASH!' Banks like HSBC and Santander they make changes. They want to make more money. Hulk understand. Hulk like money too. Money buy Hulk more... smashing equipment! And maybe a new pair of purple pants.

Interest Rates Go Up Interest Rates Go Down. What a Joke!

Interest rates! They go up they go down. Like Hulk's mood! Banks make more money when rates go up. Then rates go down and everyone worry. Hulk no worry. Hulk smash problems! But analysts say 'Banks did good when rates changed but now?' Hulk think 'Hulk will show them what now is!'

Takeover Time! Banks Playing Musical Chairs!

Commerzbank get interest from UniCredit! But UniCredit say 'Too expensive!' Like Hulk trying to buy gold plated car! Too much! Santander buy TSB. Everyone buying everyone! It like Hulk playing musical chairs... but with banks! Someone gonna get SMASHED when music stop! Hulk hope it not Hulk's bank!

Defense Spending? Hulk Say: Good for Banks Bad for Peace!

Europe spend lots of money on defense! Tanks and missiles! Banks help! Hulk no like! Hulk want peace! But Banner say 'Hulk banks make money from everything.' Hulk smash! Hulk confused! Banks make money from war? Hulk think that wrong. But Hulk also like green color of money. Hulk need to think about this more...