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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.
Recent Bank Stocks Articles
SEC Approves FB IPO Compensation Plan
Nasdaq will pay $62 million to compensation four investment firms that lost $500 million due to trading system glitches during the Facebook IPO last year.
Bank on Regionals for Big Growth
Beaten down and left for dead in the wake of the financial crisis, bank stocks have shown signs of life lately. The regional names could offer the most upside.
Are We Seeing a Triple Top in the S&P 500?
Healthy markets consolidate and correct, and that's what we should expect the S&P 500 to do here. But the market will eventually break higher.
6 Companies Increasing Dividends
A global banking giant, a large regional financial and a couple REITs were among six companies to make dividend investors a little happier this week.
Amazon Faces Opposition Over Bid to Grab Web Names
Authors, publishers and rivals are denouncing Amazon's bid to purchase the .book, .author and .read domains from ICANN.
Bank ‘Stress Tests’ Reveal Winners and Losers
The Fed was kind enough to do a little research for you -- here's what you should know before investing in the financial space.
The Golden Age of Investing in Financial Stocks
The banking and finance sector is running strong on low interest rates and improvements in the economy and housing. Now is a good time to get into that sector
February Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages
Loans got more expensive this month, pushing up borrowing costs for consumers, as savings rates were unchanged.
Friday Apple Rumors: Einhorn Wants Apple to Issue ‘iPrefs’
David Einhorn says Apple should issue shares with perpetual dividends; Apple will release a cheaper iPhone; and Apple teams with NYPD to find stolen devices.
New York Times Putting Boston Globe Up for Sale … Again
The New York Times Company has put the Boston Globe up for sale, the second time it has tried to sell the newspaper in four years.
Seeking Scandinavian Stocks? Try an ETF
Scandinavian stockholders have a lot to smile about as they avoided the worst aspects of the eurozone crisis. Try an ETF if you want exposure to the region.
Stocks Return to Soaring — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Markets rebounded from Monday's losses thanks to a strong showing from financials Tuesday.
Dell to Go Private in $24 Billion Buyout
Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell is partnering with a private equity firm to launch a $24.4 billion leveraged buyout of the company.
Barclays CEO Jenkins Buys Goodwill With Common Sense
Antony Jenkins' refusal to accept a bonus may be an obvious PR ploy, but who cares? His nod to the bank's misdeeds is refreshing.
Banco Santander a Buy After $26B Write-Off
With many of its bad loans in the rearview mirror, Spain's Banco Santander sits on a diversified profit stream, solid capital position and attractive dividend.
January Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages
After months of trending down, savings rates stabilized -- or even rose -- as the 10-year Treasure benchmark traded above 1.8% for all of December.
10 Stocks for a Made-in-America Portfolio
The U.S. is starting to look like the least-ugly option in a globe full of uncertainty. If you agree, here are a few concentrated ways to play America.
Big Banks Pile Up Victories — at What Cost?
They're scoring on all fronts -- litigation, regulations and profitability. The glaring exception is in the failure to ensure the system's future safety.
