Financial stocks

Overdraft Fees Get Another Look From Regulators

The marketing practices of nine U.S. banks are said to be under review by the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

5 Banks Customers Actually Like

Big banks, like Bank of America, could learn a lot from these banks that have loyal customer followings.

Add WFC to Your Bargain Buy List

The financial stock Wells Fargo & Co. is attractive on pullbacks. Get the target for WFC.

Hated Sector That Deserves Some Love on a Pullback

Traders may want to make financials their go-to sector if we see a more meaningful correction.

Big Banks’ Earnings Fit for Goldilocks

Big banks' earnings are a case of incremental improvements in some areas and weakness in others. All in all, they're OK -- and for now, that's good enough.

Big Banks Face a Potential Ticking Time Bomb

BofA, Citi and Morgan Stanley could get hit with credit downgrades by Moody's. Though not a kiss of death, it would be yet another obstacle for the banks.

Citigroup’s First-Quarter Earnings Drop 2%

Citigroup today announced that it's first-quarter profit fell 2.3%. However, the New York-based bank's earnings results beat analysts' projections.

Schwab Earnings Drop 20%, Meet Expectations

Charles Schwab posted a 20% decline in earnings and a 1% dip in revenues for the first-quarter, but met Wall Street predictions.

Financials in Focus on Friday

Take a look at the fundamental and sentimental backdrops for JPMorgan and Wells Fargo before the pair reports quarterly earnings tomorrow.

Is Wells Fargo Racist About Foreclosure Practices?

The National Fair Housing Alliance has charged that Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE:WFC) and member financial organizations have discriminated against minority neighborhoods by failing to maintain foreclosed properties there.

Main Street: A Great Private Equity Play

The firm operates through a "business development company" and is traded just like a stock.

2 Financial Stocks for the Second Quarter

Given the state of the global financial system, the big banks aren't your best choice now. Try these two instead.

3 Big Banks Face a Credit Downgrade

Moody’s warns Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Citigroup of a three-notch cut, which would put them at disadvantage versus their rivals.

6 Biggest Market Surprises of the First Quarter

Six stories caught the market off guard in early 2012. Here's a review of those headlines that surprised investors over the last three months.

Discover Financial Keeps Surprising

It's already up nearly 40% this year -- to all-time highs -- and the future still looks good. A one-two punch of value and growth is tough to beat.

Spring Cleaning for Financials: 2 to Sell, 2 to Buy

There's a big difference between which companies to keep and which to dump. Here's where these four names fall.

Don’t Lose Any Sleep Over Regional Banks’ Stress Tests

Zions and Regions both passed their stress tests, though other analysts have raised their eyebrows. Investors shouldn't sweat the debate -- or the stocks.

9 Financial Stocks to Buy Now

Not all financial stocks are created equal -- these 9 stocks are viewed as a buy opportunity right now.

BAC’s Moynihan Has a Huge Job Ahead

Fixing the nation’s second-largest bank is a marathon, not a sprint -- and Moynihan has already made big mistakes.