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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
Home Depot Cuts 3,000+ Product Prices Because …
Thanks to last year's cap on debit-swipe fees, Home Depot has had lower operating costs, which has translated to lower prices for consumers.
Solar Flare Sparks Markets — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
A new deal for First Solar helped lift the solar sector and joined a broader market march forward Tuesday.
A State Street-Goldman Sachs Deal?
Hedge fund administration is a low-margin pain for Goldman, but State Street would benefit from added size, so a sale would be a win-win.
An Unwelcome Shock for Small Banks
The Federal Reserve approved strict bank-capital rules last week that could prove challenging for small regional and community banking institutions.
Sad Findings of New Checking Account Study
According to a new study, many consumers are saddled with hidden fees and confusing documents that accompany most checking accounts.
Wall Street CEOs: Pigs at the Pay Trough
The folks who run Wall Street continue to profit while shareholders feel the pain. This bunch of CEOs earned 20% more in 2011 -- did you?
3 High-Risk, High-Reward Eurozone Stocks
Italy's Luxottica, Spain's Banco Santander and Germany's Siemens are getting hammered now -- but they could pop once the panic selling subsides.
Wells Fargo Settles Memphis Lawsuit for $432.5 Million
Wells Fargo has agreed to pay out $432.5 million to settle a lawsuit by the city of Memphis, Tenn., over predatory lending to minority borrowers.
Citigroup Mortgage Whistleblower Receives $31 Million
Sherry Hunt a whistleblower against Citigroup received $31 million as part of a settlement between the bank and federal regulators over fraudulent mortgages.
Not Your Regular Bank Consumers: Unbanked Vs. Superbanked
According to a recent study, 10% of Americans fall into two opposite ends of the banking spectrum: 'unbanked' or 'superbanked.'
Banks Still Are Failing, But Not Like Before
Financial firms are now going bust at the slowest rate in years. Plus, the FDIC says, the number of 'problem' banks is also down to a multi-year low.
4 Stocks Buffett May Be Buying in Europe
A look at the Oracle's buying behavior in the past clues you in to where his cash is likely being funneled now.
Are Big Banks — or Any Banks — a Buy?
With JPMorgan Chase and many of the big banks still making a mess of things, one has to wonder about their future -- and their worth as investments.
Banking Customers Have Found Smaller, Greener Pastures
Big banks' customers actually are following through on threats to move their money elsewhere -- and much of that money is headed into regionals and S&L firms.
JPMorgan: The Bank That Kicked the Regulatory Hornets’ Nest
The financial industry had mostly adjusted to new rules this year, but a trading fiasco at JPMorgan has put the Volcker Rule back into play.
Playing for Pay: How Did Big Financial CEOs Stack Up in 2011?
The pay for major financial companies' CEOs can make your head spin -- but some are even worse when you compare them to performance.
