Kenneth Fick

Kenneth Fick

InvestorPlace Contributor

Kenneth Fick is a freelance business writer and financial expert with more than a decade-and-a-half of experience in helping companies from startups to Fortune 500s solve their most complex business problems.

With a background in accounting, management consulting, financial reporting, corporate finance and investing, Kenneth writes from the perspective of a battle-tested corporate insider. He utilizes the knowledge gained from years of experience working in the internal operations of various companies — helping them turn their business ideas into reality — to provide actionable insight to readers. His commentary is insightful and clear, helping readers decode the complex world of finance and distill it into readable, actionable knowledge.

Kenneth’s work has appeared in several high-profile web and print publications, he is a licensed CPA, and he holds an MBA from the College of William and Mary. When not consulting or working on other projects he focuses on writing for his blog, www.piercethefog.com, which provides in-depth commentary and education in the world of financial forecasting.

Recent Articles

3 Canadian Bank Stocks With Stable Dividends

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

Canadian bank stocks have a reputation for high, stable dividends. Here are three of the best to consider for your income portfolio.

3 Midwest Regional Bank Stocks to Buy

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

Improving asset quality, a steeper yield curve and efficient operations will drive USB, FITB and HBAN stocks higher.

Quality Performer US Bank is a Long-Term Buy

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

USB Stock is a long-term buy because of its diversified portfolio of businesses and improving asset quality. While the stock price has increased 11% this year, it's still worth the price.

FITB: Why Fifth Third Bank Stock is a Buy Before 2015

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors should look at Fifth Third Bank Stock's lowered stock price as a buying opportunity to get into the stock for growth next year

BBY: Will Best Buy Stock Boom or Bust in Q4?

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

Best Buy stock price is down year to date but has been showing nice upward momentum since May. Look for that to continue.

Will New Management Give Gap Stock a Lift?

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

As sales decline at Gap Inc., the company's incoming chief executive admits that he has a 'high sense of urgency' to improve Gap stock in 2015.

Huntington Bancshares: A Regional Bank Stock to Buy

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

HBAN is making more loans, increasing deposits and has recently increased its dividend by 20%.

3 Regional Bank Stocks to Buy in 2015

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC), Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) and SunTrust Banks, Inc. (STI) are regional bank stocks to buy into 2015.

Should I Buy Regions Financial (RF)? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

Regions Financial is still in a turnaround mode, but earnings growth is weak and the dividend is still catching up.

Verizon Stock is Worth the Price

By Kenneth Fick, InvestorPlace Contributor

Verizon stock is worth buying and holding to benefit from consolidation among cable and telecom providers and as a way to offset the volatility of small and mid-sized equities.

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