Why Jefferies Financial's Share Price Rocketed 39% in the First Half of 2021

Investment bank Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has been on a roll, as its stock price increased 39% through the first half of 2021, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This market mover beat the S&P 500, which gained 15% year to date through the first two quarters.

Currently, as of July 15, it was up about 35% year to date, topping the financial sector, which is up about 23% over the same period. And there's reason to believe it has more room to run.

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