Bank Stocks

Financial institutions have long been a driving force in economies. With markets developing around the world, institutions have had sustained growth both at home and abroad in the past few years. The financial sector is perhaps the most diversified, as contains international, national, and regional banks, have commercial and investment banks, and everything in between. Therefore, the options of what banking stocks to invest in are endless.

Because of the vastness of the banking market, investors can play the stocks several ways, whether they invest on banking stocks with value, banking stocks with dividends, or international banking stocks. Among the leaders in the financial sector are Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC).

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Gets a Hand You Can Trust

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rally in BAC stock on Tuesday took place at an important area of the chart. Traders can have confidence in long plays on Bank of America.

4 Bank Stocks Every Investor Needs to Watch Now

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the Big Four bank stocks go down, we all do, which makes this present juncture in the markets all the more critical.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Needs to Take a Breath

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) looks stretched in the near-term. But the bulls have left their mark, and BAC stock will be a buy again soon enough.

Trade of the Day: Small Banks (PSCF) Set to Deliver Big Returns

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The PowerShares S&P SmallCap Financials ETF offers a way to play the positive trends in the sector.

3 Big Bank Stocks That Are Ready to Pop

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Out with tech and energy, and in with big bank stocks! These three financials are about to burst thanks to a number of brewing catalysts.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Your Earnings Game Plan

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Banking stocks like WFC stock are still a concern. Investors should be ready to short Wells Fargo depending on how it reacts to earnings.

Bank of America Corp: Get Ready to Short BAC Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
BAC stock has bounced for two days, and Thursday will see more gains for Bank of America. A shorting opportunity of 20%-plus is brewing.

Bank of America (BAC) Stock Is Just a Roll of the Dice

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America (BAC) can make you a lot of money if you're a trader, but we'll show you why BAC stock is essentially dead money to buy-and-holders.

Citigroup Inc – C Stock Is on the Brink of Another Tumble

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Banks like Citigroup (C) managed to hold on to thinning support last Friday, but overhead resistance is heavy. C stock and other financials are likely headed lower.

Trade of the Day: Bank of Montreal (USA) (NYSE:BMO)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Stable oil prices should support the stock’s “pennant” breakout Wednesday, because of a healthier energy sector, and send the price past recent highs.

Trade of the Day: Credit Suisse Group AG (ADR) (NYSE:CS)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
CS has been stuck in a consolidation range between $13 and $16 since the company’s last earnings announcement in February, and we believe the company’s upcoming earnings announcement on May 10 is going to apply more downside pressure.

Why JPMorgan Chase & Co. Can Double Your Investment (JPM)

By Sure Dividend
The banking industry is changing, and JPMorgan is poised to deliver strong long-term returns for investors willing to understand these JPM dynamics...

Bull Calves Be Warned

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Those just getting bullish after such a big rally are likely in for a rude awakening.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.: JPM Stock Is Vulnerable

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan rallied into a key area of technical resistance last week. This, coupled with lousy year-over-year earnings comparisons, leaves JPM stock in a weak spot.

Another Day, Another Fine for Bank Stocks (GS)

By Charles Payne
As Goldman Sachs (GS) becomes the fifth institution to settle over issues stemming from the financial crisis, how will this affect bank stocks?

Bank of America Corp (BAC): Wall Street Cheers an OK Quarter

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bank of America Corp (BAC) is sensitive to an improving U.S. economy, and that certainly helped in an otherwise so-so earnings report.

America’s “Big 4” Bank Stocks: What You Need to Know – BAC C WFC JPM

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Too-big-to-fail bank stocks are increasingly under fire despite regulation efforts -- how do they look heading into earnings?

Bank of America Corp: Watch BAC Stock Like a Hawk

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank stocks like Bank of America (BAC) were notably absent in Tuesday's rally. BAC stock and its brethren need to start participating, and soon.

Bank of America Corp (BAC) Is a BIG Buy Now

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bank of America Corp (BAC) lifted its buyback program Friday, and it just might get investors back into the year's worst-performing big bank stock.
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