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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
Add WFC to Your Bargain Buy List
The financial stock Wells Fargo & Co. is attractive on pullbacks. Get the target for WFC.
My 2 Favorite Stocks for This Week
This week, the companies that look interesting to me are a dividend payer and a technology play.
Stocks With Young CEOs: My Top 5 Picks
Of Forbes' 40-and-under most powerful CEOs list, these five execs run companies that are well worth owning.
The Best Credit Cards for Bad Credit
CNN Money offers a list of the best credit cards for consumers with poor credit histories.
Citigroup: To Pay or Not to Pay
It's in a bind after shareholders reject Vikram Pandit's $15 million pay package. But is that really an "obscene" amount?
Bank Stock Earnings: I’m Sick of This
Earnings for banks in the first quarter are not very good if you put them under some scrutiny, and the industry as a whole is shaky. Here are three to sell.
Big Banks’ Earnings Fit for Goldilocks
Big banks' earnings are a case of incremental improvements in some areas and weakness in others. All in all, they're OK -- and for now, that's good enough.
Goldman Profits Exceed Expectations
Goldman Sachs announced an increase in net income and an increase in their dividend, this coming despite lagging growth in revenues.
Big Banks Face a Potential Ticking Time Bomb
BofA, Citi and Morgan Stanley could get hit with credit downgrades by Moody's. Though not a kiss of death, it would be yet another obstacle for the banks.
Two Financial Stocks Ranked Higher Than Citigroup
Citigroup came in with mediocre earnings, and investors might be wise to consider Discover and U.S. Bank as alternatives in their portfolios
Citigroup’s First-Quarter Earnings Drop 2%
Citigroup today announced that it's first-quarter profit fell 2.3%. However, the New York-based bank's earnings results beat analysts' projections.
Citigroup Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Citigroup had a decent quarter, but the stock's negatives still outweigh the positives. Here's why.
Is Wells Fargo Racist About Foreclosure Practices?
The National Fair Housing Alliance has charged that Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE:WFC) and member financial organizations have discriminated against minority neighborhoods by failing to maintain foreclosed properties there.
Consumers Trust General Mills. Bank of America? Not So Much
Financial giants don’t score too well in a new survey of consumers about the companies the trust and respect.
Shades of 1999 As Tech Frenzy Takes Hold
The markets are launching ever higher, and it looks very much like 1999 when a handful of high-flyers led the way. Be aware, be very aware of the similarities.
2 Financial Stocks for the Second Quarter
Given the state of the global financial system, the big banks aren't your best choice now. Try these two instead.
9 Financial Stocks Ready to Sell
Financial stocks are under some pressure, with new regulations pending amid a host of other concerns. These nine stocks look ripe for selling in this market.
