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Bank Stocks
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.
The 3 Best Bank Stocks to Buy in August 2024
The three best bank stocks all offer investors the opportunity to capitalize on financial conditions that bolster their bottom line.
3 More Stocks Warren Buffett Might Sell to Prep for a Market Crash
Because the Oracle of Omaha has moved to a massive cash position, be watchful of other Warren Buffett stocks he may sell.
7 Financial Stocks That Could Benefit from Rising Interest Rates
Explore financial stocks positioned to benefit from rising interest rates globally, offering potential for increased net interest margins.
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Kroger Goes Shopping: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds
This week's video: The nation's largest supermarket gets even larger. Also, find out what non-automaker is getting a boost from strong auto sales.
Apple? Just a Bite, Please: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks
This week, we look at bundling recent InvestorPlace stock picks such as Apple and Comcast into exchange-traded funds.
2 Regional Banks Ready to Rocket in 2013
A few factors have lined up in regional banks' favor, making the sector -- and these two improving companies in particular -- poised for a strong second half.
Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhone Loses Ground in Europe, India
The iPhone loses market share in Europe and India; Apple launches an online store for Russia; and Apple's Passbook gains retailer support.
7 Reasons Bank Stocks are a Buy
Bank stocks have enjoyed a good run for the past year, and it's not over yet. Here are 7 reasons that the second half of 2013 will be great for banks.
Bank Stocks Are a ‘Buy’ in the Second Half
2013's financial-sector landscape sure isn't the same as it was two or three years ago. Stronger earnings and the potential for dividend increases are among several reasons to buy into banks now.
Big Growth From Small Banks
Banks of all sizes had to circle the wagons amid the financial crisis, but now the smaller issues are growing by leaps and bounds. These two names are among the best of the best.
A Lot of Movin’ for Nothin’ — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
America's major indices reacted unfavorably to news that the Japanese central bank left its monetary policy unchanged, fighting off a midday rally to end in the red.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini Launch Delayed
Apple won't launch an Retina iPad Mini until late this year; iOS 7 features built-in WiFi file-sharing; and Apple to have more than 600 million users this year.
Don’t Get Burned by Solar: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks
This week, we look at at ways to bundle General Electric and Williams-Sonoma, as well as dividend, clean energy and financial stocks.
Should I Buy Royal Bank of Canada? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
While there's a lot to like about the Royal Bank's second quarter earnings, I'll look at the 3 pros and 3 cons of owning its stock.
As Homeowners Tap Their Equity, Who Wins and Who Loses?
If homeowners are smart, home equity can make for a convenient, low-cost way to borrow money ... which is also promising for banks and big-box stores.
Friday Apple Rumors: India iPhone Sales Soar 400%
Sales of the iPhone in India are surging by up to 400%; Apple is lessening its dependence on Foxconn; and Apple hikes device prices in Japan due to falling yen.
Canadian Bank Stocks: 2 to Buy, 1 to Sell
The big dividends offered up by NYSE-listed Canadian banks don't necessarily make up for their home country's deteriorating economic picture.
May Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages
Yields on money markets and savings accounts remained pretty much stuck in May, but mortgage and home loan rates lurched higher.
Jamie Dimon Doesn’t Lose
Shareholders ultimately decided they enjoyed JPMorgan's profitable status quo and allowed CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon to keep his pair of titles.
Want to Invest Like a Hedge Fund? Here’s How
Institutional investors must disclose their holdings every quarter -- and their SEC filings are a great jumping-off point for more research. Let's take a look.
Stocks March Onward and Upward! — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Investor sentiment turned on a dime Tuesday, shoving the S&P 500 and Dow Jones toward still loftier all-time highs.
