Financial stocks

What Q2 Earnings Are Telling Us

Earnings are showing us that if you have your money in the right sector, you'll continue to see results. However, other sectors tend to struggle mightily in a bad economy.

Bank of America Bulls Won’t Be Deterred

Bank of America might have been dumped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but strong technical movement is keeping BAC afloat -- and then some.

4 Reasons to Ride Regional Banks Right Now

Broad stock strength across the regional banks, as well as short squeeze potential and analyst lag, could fuel the KRE.

3 Midcap Funds You Can Take to the Bank

Supercharge your portfolio with funds that target underappreciated but overperforming midcap stocks, and make sure you're plenty exposed to financials.

Small Banks Are the Trade of the Decade

But you can't buy them indiscriminately -- investing in small banks requires a vigorous vetting process. Here's how I do it.

John Paulson Loves Pianos, Hates Financials

John Paulson's hedge fund Paulson & Co. didn't just buy piano-maker Steinway this week -- it also filed its 13F. Here's everything you need to know.

For Deep Value Investing, Forget About Price

While it's tempting to check up on your stock picks by staring at the share price day after day, deep value investing simply doesn't require it.

AIG’s Return to Dividends: Another Feather in Financials’ Cap

After a five-year hiatus, AIG will resume paying out dividends starting with a 10-cent offering in September.

3 Funds to Arm Yourself for an Awful August

The dog days of August tend to be among the worst for the market, so put some hedges in place via these three funds and protect your portfolio.

These Small Banks Have Big Potential

We're on the cusp of an M&A wave that will boost returns in small bank plays. Here's what to look for -- and how you can get involved.

Go Regional With These 3 Well-Built Banks

So far this earnings season, perhaps no group of stocks has stood out as much as America's financials. Credit problems continue to fade into the…

The 3 Best ‘Big Six’ Bank Stocks to Buy

The nation's 'Big Six' banks have knocked the cover off the ball this earnings season and their stocks are soaring YTD. But the three best still might have more upside and provide broad financial exposure.

The 5 Best Funds to Play Financials

Volatility is expected in the financial sector this fall, meaning a mutual fund or ETF could be the best play. Here are five top-notch offerings to consider.

3 Best Financial Stocks to Buy Now

The easy money in the financial space has likely already been made, but that doesn't mean you can't find good opportunities in the sector. Here are three worth a long look.

First-Half Sector Winners Offer a Hint of What’s to Come

Financials, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks are sheltered from both China's economic weakness and rising bond yields, which bodes well for their second-half outlook.

Friday’s Bloodbath Isn’t Over Yet

Friday was a sea of red ... and the charts point to continued pain ahead. Here's what you need to know.

Expect a Slowdown, but the Bull Is Alive and Well

The trend is decidedly up and any correction should be viewed as a buying opportunity.

Canadian Bank Stocks: 2 to Buy, 1 to Sell

The big dividends offered up by NYSE-listed Canadian banks don't necessarily make up for their home country's deteriorating economic picture.

Jamie Dimon Doesn’t Lose

Shareholders ultimately decided they enjoyed JPMorgan's profitable status quo and allowed CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon to keep his pair of titles.