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Pandit Leaves Citigroup, ‘Paltry’ Pay Behind
Pandit led Citigroup through the financial crisis and brought the giant bank back to profitability, and all he gets is a lousy $15 million? No wonder he left.
JPMorgan & Wells Fargo: No Match for Great Expectations
Despite beating expectations for quarterly results, JPM and WFC are selling off in Friday trading -- a worrisome sight for other financials ready to report.
Can Banks’ Big Rally Keep Running?
Despite a weak economy, legal settlements, trading debacles and fresh lawsuits, it's been a great year to be an investor in bank stocks.
3 ‘Best of Breed’ Regional Banks
Though the regional bank sector is trailing its bigger brethren, we see a more target-rich group here. Take a look at three excellent opportunities.
Corporate Profit Streak Set to End
Third-quarter earnings season promises to be a loser -- but it has been more than telegraphed and should be fully reflected in share prices.
Goldman’s Money-Minting Days Are Over
The media is starting to shower Goldman Sachs with love, but it might be a bit overdone. While there's some upside left in GS, it's not a ton.
Discover Stock: Still Cruising, Still a Buy
Discover Financial impressed again, riding a tailwind of loan growth and improved credit quality. And despite 60%-plus gains in 2012, DFS still looks appealing.
Banks: A Bright Spot Amid Earnings Gloom
The financial sector is poised for double-digit profit growth in the third quarter amid a broader drop in corporate earnings. Here's why banks will be a bright spot.
A Stealth Bull Market in Financials
High-yield business development companies like PSEC and FSC are where the action is. You'll be seeing some big earnings from BDCs this quarter.
10 Short Squeeze Stocks for September
Short sellers have yet to scramble to cover their positions and, when they do, these stocks look set to soar even higher.
Frontier-Market Index Gives Way to New ETF
A few months ago, MSCI launched an index of 100 'frontier' market companies. Now, investors can cash in on those names by investing in the corresponding ETF.
I Was So Wrong on Bank of America
This writer admits he was dead wrong on the solvency of BofA. It's in fine shape and his primary concerns have turned out to be unfounded.
Moynihan’s Silence Is a Victory Cry for Bank of America Investors
Bank CEOs tend to go mum once troubles have passed, which makes Brian Moynihan's relative silence music to BAC investors' ears.
Morgan Stanley-Citigroup Deal: Everybody’s … Happy?
Morgan Stanley and Citigroup finally agreed on how to split their joint venture in the Smith Barney brokerage business. Surprisingly, everyone's all smiles.
Should You Buy AIG as Uncle Sam Sells?
Only if you don't mind the risk of waiting a few more years to see how AIG turns out. After all, this is still a not-a-sure-bet, long-term turnaround play.
Discover Strikes a Deal With PayPal
Discover saw shares jump even more today on the news that it is teaming up with PayPal to offer the simple payment option at millions of merchants.
Sun Is About to Set on Summer’s Rally
Policy moves and a historically bad month are set to hit stocks. Regarding the first, share prices have already built in anything the Fed, ECB might do next.
Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?
September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market.
