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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.
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
Buy JPMorgan Chase on It’s Strong Earnings Performance
JPMorgan released tremendous earnings and revenues last week, and the stock is a strong buy for long term investors. Oh, and look for a dividend increase soon.
Data Takes the Wheel — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Solid economic reports on the housing and unemployment front moved market ahead broadly on the day with all three indexes posting gains
Morgan Stanley Can’t Cut Its Way to Growth
The days of sizzling revenue growth long gone, and the latest layoffs are a grim reminder of how bad things are now.
Get Ready to Short Goldman Sachs
GS is a big gainer today on the heels of a strong earnings report. But the stock is running into big overhead resistance -- I'd be looking for a downside swing trade soon.
These 4 Companies Aren’t Much Better After Big Layoffs
These four companies announced record-setting layoffs in 2012, but their broader struggles suggest they might need more than a little streamlining.
Debt Ceiling Worries Cap Stocks — Monday’s IP Market Recap
Stocks were broadly weighed down Monday by debt ceiling concerns and timidity over Q4 earnings, though Amazon, Trulia and Zillow were among a few stocks headed north.
As Long As Big Banks Rally, Breaking Up Will Be Hard to Do
Bank analyst Mike Mayo likely is right that a pruning of America's big banks would be great for shareholders -- but Wall Street won't mess with success.
Stocks Pop to Open 2013 — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
A deal averting the fiscal cliff sent stocks on a large, broad rally, including a 30-for-30 day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Your Best Bet in the Banking Industry
Bank of America broke from a cup-and-handle formation to new highs. Get the target for BAC.
Rising Tide Lifts Banks, Homebuilders — Monday’s IP Market Recap
Optimism over Republicans' latest fiscal cliff offer helped to broadly lift markets, with financial and housing-related stocks among the day's best performers.
Will the Duds of 2012 Explode in 2013?
The worst-performing Dow stock in 2011 had a killer year in 2012. Could the same comeback story play out for other laggards?
Look Out Below: Deposit Insurance Is an Unknown Cliffhanger
A government program that insures the entire value of non-interest-bearing deposits is set to expire soon, with more than a trillion dollars hanging in the balance.
Morgan Stanley Unchained on Buyback Talk
While we'd generally prefer to see money go toward dividends, a potential restart of Morgan Stanley's buyback program speaks bullish volumes.
Dow Shrugs Off Italian Shakeup — Monday’s IP Market Recap
The Dow got a boost Monday as Hewlett-Packard was jolted by possible Icahn interest and McDonald's posted strong same-store sales growth.
Goldman: Buy Large-Cap U.S. Banks for 2013
Goldman Sachs has been wrong on some of its annual "best ideas," but there's a lot to like in the investment bank's call for more outperformance in big banks.
A Look at Canada’s Banks Heading Into 2013
Canada's banks performed well in the fourth quarter, but the question remains whether they'll stay strong in 2013. Let's take a look at how six stack up.
Bailout Boosts Bullish Case on Spanish Banks
Approval of a Spanish bank bailout has sent companies like BBVA and SAN, with potentially even more upside ahead.
