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Bank stocks are companies that operate checking and savings deposits and make loans. Referred to as financial intermediaries, banks are the middlemen between account-holding depositors and loan-seeking businesses and individuals. A favorite among buy-and-hold investors like Warren Buffett, banks serve an important function in regulating the money supply of the country and are thus viewed as a relatively future-proof industry.

Recent Bank Stocks Articles

Trade of the Day: Citigroup (C)

Options traders should continue to buy puts as portfolio insurance, and also selectively buy calls to profit from a possible stock market bounce.

3 Stocks to Give Your Portfolio an Edge

The past week has been brutal for former market darlings. But these 3 stocks have strengths that will hold up in a market downturn.

3 Large Regional Bank Stocks That Are Crushing the Market

Some bank stocks are bucking the trend, beating the market and their benchmarks by a wide margin so far this year.

Trade of the Day: Springleaf Financial (LEAF)

Even beyond the excitement about the earnings calendar, I’m seeing a lot of names to like in the finance space right now.

On Second Thought, Wells Fargo Is a Buy

Wall Street's initial reaction to Wells Fargo earnings was to sell; on second look, I believe Wells Fargo is on the right track, and I believe WFC is a buy

Big Six Bank Earnings Give Financials a Strong Start in 2014

With the exception of Citigroup, big bank earnings season served up plenty of Street-beating profits, which bodes well for financials in 2014.

Puerto Rico: Maximum Pessimism, Maximum Potential

Puerto Rico is quickly approaching the point of "maximum pessimism," which could result in huge gains for savvy investors in the long term.

Avoid the Big Banks, Buy These 3 Small Bank Stocks

Larger bank stocks are having trouble growing revenues and profits, so investors are better off buying these smaller banks who continue to ramp up growth.

Is It Time To Buy Banks? How About BAC, JPM, WFC?

BAC, JPM, and WFC all reported solid quarterly earnings results, but I'm still not sold on the sector as a long-term investment. Here's why I'm still bearish...

BAC: The Big Banks Kick Off Earnings Season

Bank of America's earnings contained some good news and bad news, and the overall picture for the bank sector looks promising...but time will tell

2 Bank Stocks Teetering on the Edge of Deep Discounts

An earnings miss by either of these banks should send share prices falling, making great entry points at unbeatable valuations.

BAC Stock – Bank of America Earnings Should Keep the Rally Alive

BAC stock is up 44% over the last year on costs cuts and credit quality. Expect more of the same in Q4 Bank of America earnings.

JPM Stock, WFC Stock: Bank Earnings Bullish for JPMorgan, Wells Fargo

Better-than-expected earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo support the bull cases for JPM stock, WFC stock and other financials.

JPM Stock – JPMorgan Earnings Whisper Number a Tall Order

After the JPMorgan earnings report, JPM stock could be in trouble. The earnings whisper number looks too high for a bank that keeps missing Street estimates.

BAC: Time For Caution in Bank of America Stock

Bank of America stock has gone on a bit of a run lately, and with earnings coming up in early January, it's worth taking a longer look. My advice: hold.

SCTY – SolarCity Stock Shines After Goldman Sachs Upgrade

SolarCity stock jumped after Goldman Sachs raised its rating and price target for the solar power company shares.

Regional Banks Are Expecting to Catch Fire in 2014

Roughly two-thirds of regional bank executives expect to be involved in a transaction this year. Here are the banks most likely to capitalize on that.

Major Banks Suspend Traders for Forex Trading Collusion

A number of leading banks have suspended traders after a probe of London Forex trading uncovered possible collusion among traders.

3 Bank Stocks Crushing Earnings

Smaller bank stocks are seeing enormous fundamental improvements as the credit and real estate crises continue to fade into the rear-view mirror.