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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

Fed Minutes Spark a Selloff — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Investors hoping for a sign of economic stimulus or easing from the Fed were let down Wednesday, putting a cramp on equities.

JPMorgan Chase Preparing Clawback Announcement

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly preparing to claw back millions of dollars paid to top executives who oversaw the company's CIO in the wake of trading losses.

Bracing for an Ugly Earnings Season

Don't look now, but the slowdowns in Europe and China are hurting corporate profits. If stock prices don't already reflect this, it could mean trouble.

Good News Isn’t Enough: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

U.S. markets ended the day mostly mixed as strong economic news wasn't enough to build momentum on a slow trading day after the July 4th holiday.

Barclays No Longer a Bank Stock Buy

Barclays is reeling from financial scandal and just plain poor performance, and the time to sell this banking sector stock is as soon as possible

Jamie Dimon May Be in Danger

The hot water keeps getting hotter for the once-lauded CEO. It's no longer unthinkable that the huge trading loss could cost Dimon his job.

Gold, Silver Jump on Eurozone News

Emergency bailout funds can be lent directly to banks rather than through national governments.

The 5 Best Canadian Stocks to Own

Each of these companies is a leader in its field and is making waves outside Canada's borders.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Battery Quality Issues Hit iPhone 5

The next iPhone may be facing battery supply problems; iTunes will get a major overhaul by year's end; and Apple shares are rate 'outperform.'

Should I Buy Regions Financial? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Year to date, the stock has had a nice ride, up a sizzling 47%. Is this the start of a bull move or will Regions disappoint investors?

This Week’s Three New Global Buys

Investors need to look outside of the U.S. to find bargains in banking and telecom stocks, and here are three that fit the bill for your portfolio

Banking Sector Still as Moody As Ever

Bank stocks staged a very quick rally late last week before crashing on Monday, and the recent downgrades are well-deserved. Stay away from the sector

Financials Look Fragile for Q3

Easy earnings comparisons to last year's losses may prompt a short-lived pop, but the eurozone crisis will drag them back down.

Brutal Day for Banks & Tech — Monday’s IP Market Recap

The broader markets were slammed by news across the Atlantic on Monday, with banks and tech stocks taking the brunt of it.

National Bankshares Dividend Stock Analysis

National Bankshares is a very well run, conservative regional bank serving southern Virginia that is a consistent dividend payer and a great investment.

Gold, Silver Down to Close Out Losing Week

No definitive actions were taken by the U.S. or eurozone central banks to contain the eurozone debt/credit crisis.

Why Moody’s Cuts Were Good News for Banks

Moody's downgraded the credit of 15 banks, yet many financials' stocks actually headed up Friday. But for good reason.

Moody’s Downgrades 15 Global Banks

Moody's downgraded the credit ratings of 15 banks, including some of the largest global banks, on Friday, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs.

A Great Day Above the Surface — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Microsoft's Surface announcement buoyed tech stocks and banks floated higher on Fed hopes, helping the broader markets to another day in the black.