Financial stocks

Snatch Up Small Caps: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

Trying bundling hot consumer staples, industrial, technology, small-cap and financial stocks via these exchange-traded funds instead.

3 Top-Heavy ETFs That Are Ready to Tumble

Be prepared to cash out or bet against these three funds as the number of holdings trading above their respective 50-day moving averages keeps on climbing.

Low Rates Lock in Preferred Shares’ Allure

Investors looking for income should be able to comfortably hide out in preferreds for a good long while.

Record Highs Make AmEx Too Pricey to Buy

American Express recently posted an earnings beat, raised its dividend this morning and has been soaring. So should you buy the red-hot stock? Probably not.

Life Insurers Are Dead in the Water

These stocks need subscriber growth and higher interest rates -- and those are nowhere to be found. I'd avoid this industry amid looming earnings.

Why We Should Celebrate Today’s Selloffs in JPMorgan, Wells Fargo

JPM and WFC might have disappointed the Street with its loan growth and interest margins, but it's almost perversely good news that those metrics matter so much again.

Chasing the Market Becomes More Dangerous With Every Tick Higher

Investors bought everything in sight, taking the S&P 500 to a new closing high.

Bank Stock Looks Ready to Finally Smash Through Resistance

PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) appears to be coiling up for a spring higher.

Avoid This Sector Until After Friday

I would caution against taking any major long or short positions in the financials right now.

British Bank Stocks: 2 to Buy, 1 to Sell

Despite struggle and scandal across the pond, a survey of big British banks reveals a few solid selections in the sector ... and one clear name to avoid.

Capital One Setting Up for a Near-Term Breakout

Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:COF) is currently forming a strong technical pattern that could cause traders to chase it higher.

Financial Stocks Will Start Q2 From a Happy Middle Ground

Financials weren't the hottest part of the market in Q1, but that could be good for the sector if the market goes into a second-quarter correction.

Bank on Regionals for Big Growth

Beaten down and left for dead in the wake of the financial crisis, bank stocks have shown signs of life lately. The regional names could offer the most upside.

Bank ‘Stress Tests’ Reveal Winners and Losers

The Fed was kind enough to do a little research for you -- here's what you should know before investing in the financial space.

How High Will the Market Go?

Based on the S&P 500's breakout from a reverse head-and-shoulders in January, the target for 2013 is 1,607.

Monday Apple Rumors: Battery Problems Dog iWatch

Battery life for Apple's iWatch isn't long enough; a judge cuts Apple's $1 billion award against Samsung; and Warren Buffet says Apple should buy back shares.

The 2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: American Express

The most important part of examining American Express is to understand that it is not just a credit card company.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Google to Pay Apple $1B in 2014

Google to pay $1 billion to remain iOS default search engine; CEO Tim Cook dismisses shareholder lawsuit; and Cook joins First Lady at State of the Union.

3 Financial Stocks Worth Flirting With

While the sector remains uncertain, if you have the discipline to wait, you could enter these three financial picks at a good price.