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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
Bad, Bad Banks: A Spate of Sinful Behavior
Banks and financial stocks have been in hot water right and left for the past couple months. Here's a recap.
Capital One Q2 Profits Plunge 90%, Miss Forecasts
Capital One reported that earnings for the second-quarter plummeted 90% to $92 million, compared to $911 million during the same period last year.
Tech Takes Over the Market — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
Tech stocks rallied despite a warning from Intel, leading the Nasdaq to gains of more than 1%, and eBay, IBM and Qualcomm were on the rise late.
Even a Profitable BofA Shows Banking’s Risks
Financials are propping up earnings season -- thanks to easy comparisons. But they have miles to go and many headwinds to overcome before returning to health.
Should I Buy Bank of America? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Bank of America posted solid earnings last quarter and has had a good 2012 overall -- but is it enough to buy the stock? Here are the pros and cons.
5 Juicy Facts: HSBC’s Money-Laundering
HSBC's head of compliance David Bagley has stepped down as Britain's biggest bank faces accusations of money-laundering, terrorist funding and tax evasion.
Should I Buy Goldman Sachs? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Value investors may spy a bargain worth hanging on to for the long haul, but in the short term, stay away. The risks are too daunting to chance it now.
Should I Buy Citigroup? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Citigroup posted promising second-quarter earnings and is discussing an eventual dividend hike. Could C stock finally return to investors' good graces?
Citigroup: Too Big to Grow?
Yes, its balance sheet is stronger, and the worst may be over. But the bank's global sprawl is hampering revenue and profits, and it's hard to see past that.
MasterCard and Visa Agree to $6B Fee Settlement
Under a proposed settlement with retailers, Mastercard, Visa and a number of banks will pay more than $6 billion and will cut processing fees for eight months.
4 Regional Banks That Beat the Big Boys
Why worry about all the headwinds slowing the giant money-center banks? Here are some solid alternatives that go beyond the usual suspects.
Wells Fargo’s Record Profits Show Housing on the Mend
Wells Fargo posted all-time high quarterly profits thanks to better results in mortgages and retail banking -- good news for WFC, and for the market.
JPMorgan Has a Cold, Not Pneumonia
JPMorgan Chase's second-quarter earnings and Friday's rally prove that everything is relative to expectations -- at least in the daily scrum of trading.
JPMorgan Profit Tops Forecasts, Despite Trading Losses
JPMorgan Chase shook off trading losses to report Q2 earnings of $1.21, surprising Wall Street, which was looking for 70 cents.
Don’t Buy Into Big Banks’ Hooey
JPMorgan announced a plan to claw back monies from executives in the wake of what is now a $5 billion loss on trading. It's not a remedy -- it's a smug snub.
Forget Uncertainty: TRUST Is the Big Issue for Investors
With today's headlines, it isn't surprising that less people are playing the stock market. But the issue isn’t politics or economics – it’s trust.
Investors Bag the Groceries: Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Markets were down as continued worries about Europe and another round of disappointing earnings and guidance pushed prices lower.
BofA Offers to Cut Mortgages by $150K, Gets Little Response
In May, Bank of America mailed out offers to 60,000 deliquent mortgage holders promising to slash their mortgages by an average of $150,000, but few replied.
