Financial stocks were advancing in Monday trading, with the broader financial sector index up. The overall market, as tracked by major ETFs, was also higher. While specific holdings like Everest Group, Jack Henry & Associates, Ameriprise Financial, Assurant, and Willis Towers Watson have underperformed the broader market over the past year, analysts maintain a moderately optimistic to moderately bullish outlook on their prospects. In contrast, Visa has outperformed its peers, and analysts maintain a bullish outlook on it.