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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
Payday Lending Still Ruled By the Lenders
Larger banks are getting into the payday lending game, but the biggest players remain the original lenders -- who also are diversifying their own businesses.
Dividend Divas and Dividend Duds
Apple's new dividend could start a trend among other big companies with cash to spare, while others have already moved forward with increases.
Spring Cleaning for Financials: 2 to Sell, 2 to Buy
There's a big difference between which companies to keep and which to dump. Here's where these four names fall.
Don’t Lose Any Sleep Over Regional Banks’ Stress Tests
Zions and Regions both passed their stress tests, though other analysts have raised their eyebrows. Investors shouldn't sweat the debate -- or the stocks.
9 Financial Stocks to Buy Now
Not all financial stocks are created equal -- these 9 stocks are viewed as a buy opportunity right now.
BAC’s Moynihan Has a Huge Job Ahead
Fixing the nation’s second-largest bank is a marathon, not a sprint -- and Moynihan has already made big mistakes.
Europe Can Rally More, But It Isn’t ‘Fixed’
Don't overstay your welcome in the European financial rally. If you're looking for "bombed-out" banks without Europe's issues, consider this instead.
Bank of America: Don’t Confuse ‘Passed the Stress Test’ With ‘Investment Worthy’
The confirmation of Bank of America's ability to survive economic hardship shouldn't necessarily be a green light for investors.
Global Good News Sends Stocks Higher
A blizzard of positive U.S. and overseas reports combined to lift markets to new highs.
Shareholders to Receive Record $263B in Dividends This Year
In spite of the market still resting in a slump, the amount companies are paying as dividends has jumped $10B in the past four years.
JPMorgan Chase Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Blue-chip bank stock JPMorgan has gained 33% this year and is riding momentum after increasing its dividend. But do JPM shares have much more room to run?
Pony Up for American Express
Stress test winner American Express has it all: Solid financial footing, growing revenues and profits, a newly raised dividend -- and an alluring valuation.
Banks Lead S&P to 1,400 — Thursday’s IP Market Cap
Still riding a post-stress-test high, financials again stood out
Financials Pump up Payouts After Stress Test
The Fed's financial "stress tests" broke open the dividend dam, with a number of bank stocks declaring larger payouts in just a couple of days. See which ones.
10 Bank Stocks Failing Our Test
The recently completed "stress tests" shows many banks on the comeback trail, but our own testing showed some still have long way to go. You may want to sell.
Are Banking Stocks Finally Safe Investments?
Banks are rallying, and stress test results could be the turning point for several financials. Should you jump in? Check out the risks and opportunities first.
Good Bank, Bad Bank — How to Invest After Fed’s ‘Stress Tests’
The Fed's bank stress test results are in and some financial stocks like JPMorgan passed handily. Others, like Citi, did not. So how should you invest?
Don’t Plan the Banking Parade Just Yet
Rochdale Securities' Dick Bove thinks bank stocks are undervalued, and that March 15 stress test results will prove all's well. But don't plan the banking parade just yet.
