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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

PNC’s $3.45B RBC Takeover Could Prop up the Stock

Its purchase of Raleigh-based RBC Bank USA could be a real positive for the shares.

4 Covered Call Trades to Love for February

Now is the time time to hunt for solid mid- to large-cap companies that have enough volatility to earn a good 2%-2.5% for selling February calls.

Will “Fred the Shred” Lose His Knighthood?

Pressure is building to strip honor from the vilified former head the Royal Bank of Scotland, which got the biggest bailout of any bank in the world.

Bank of America Investment Bankers Get Pay Cut of 25%

Bank of America NYSE:BAC has fallen on hard times and now its investment bankers are also going to feel the pain with a 25% pay cut.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: Bernanke and Geithner ‘Saved the System’

On Tuesday, Fox Business anchor Charlie Gasparino grilled JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon at the financial company's New York headquarters.

Are America’s Big Banks on the Mend?

Despite mixed-to-disappointing Q4 earnings, most big banks' stocks have been booming. But the biggest question is: Where do they go from here?

6 Financial Stocks to Dump Now

Despite the recent market upswing across the board, it is still too early to have faith in this financial stocks.

We’ve Found Cracks in the Market’s Armor

Cracks are starting to appear in the market's armor. But amid skids in financials and miners, there's some decent buys to be found.

Tuck Bank of America Into a Financial ETF

An ETF will help you absorb some of the risk in buying Bank of America on its own, but not all BAC holders are created equal. Here's where to turn.

After a Fast Start in 2012, Citi Could Fall Even Faster

With bank stocks generally up over 20% just this year, sentiment readings are getting rather frothy.

That Pain in Your Leg? It’s Called a Value Trap

Just because a stock has a low P/E doesn't mean it has untapped upside -- there may be sound reasons investors are ignoring it. These four are prime examples.

Jamie Dimon Says JPM Stock Will Eventually Take Care of Itself

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon comments on the health of his company, the economy, Europe and banking stress tests.

The Post-October Rally May Be Stalling

Despite the latest bullish hoopla, signs point the other way, and the S&P still hasn't closed above its Oct. 28 recovery peak of 1,285.

Telefonica: Still A Good Buy After Dividend Cut

The move reflects not so much a negative view of the company’s prospects as a negative view of the capital markets. And the yield is still over 12%.

BB&T Is a Top Banking Buy for 2012

Momentum could push BB&T Corp. through major resistance. Get the target for BBT.

Rogue Traders: Not as Rare as You Think

It's only when their "unauthorized" bets go bad that they make news. Otherwise, what the so-called rogues do is business as usual.

Don’t Be Fooled Into Making a Costly Mistake

Thinking a one-day short-covering rally has changed the overall trend is dangerous.

Buffett Got Burned on Bank of America, and There’s No Bottom in Sight

Bank of America plummeted below the $5 mark on Monday, but you're not going to hear many people calling it a value stock -- and rightfully so.

Capital One: Top Bank Stock Pick for 2012

In a financial sector populated by ugly picks like Bank of America and Citigroup, Capital One is a great bank stock. Here's why.