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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

IBM, Techs Help Dow Forget Global, U.S. Woes

IBM- and Intel-led tech surge pushes Dow Jones up in early trading; stragglers include Coca-Cola, Bank of America and Johnson and Johnson.

7 Big Banks Going Bust

The financial sector is sinking and it’s only going to get worse. It's time to dump these seven big bank stocks now.

WebMD, Royal Bank of Scotland Floored in Active Trading

Stock trading led by WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Pharmaceutical Product Development (NASDAQ: PPDI).

Sun Life Is a Bright Spot for Dividend Investors

Here are two reasons to favor -- and two reasons to avoid -- Sun Life Financial stock.

Bank of America, JP Morgan Stock Stuck in Tailspins

Financials were dragging the Dow Jones INDEXDJX:.DJI lower, with Bank of America NYSE:BAC stock off by about 3% and JP Morgan NYSE:PM falling shortly after the opening bell.

2 Cheap Financial Stocks for the Long Haul

These two names stand out as good stock bets for patient investors.

9 Uber Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

These nine stocks were already cheap, but now they are even better deals given the recent market sell-off.

Sell a Covered Call in Best in Class JPMorgan

A covered call option trade in best in class JPMorgan Chase profits as stock holds steady.

Resurgent Financial Stocks Offer Big Gains

Moody's report saying debit card changes could earn banks billions bolsters JP Morgan NYSE:JPM and Bank of America NYSE:BAC in early trading.

Kinetic Concepts Jumps as it Seeks a Buyer

Midday stock action led by Kinetic Concepts (NYSE: KCI), Fuwei Films (NASDAQ: FFHL), DragonWave (NASDAQ: DRWI).

Financials Weigh Dow Down in Morning Trading

Bank of America, JP Morgan among poorly performing financials; AT&T also lagging on Sprint iPhone news.

Breaking Down the Banks. Should You Buy Now?

Louis Navellier says forget Bank of America and CitiGroup, and consider these two bank stocks instead.

Struggling Financial Stocks Bank of America, JP Morgan Rise Again

Bank of America, J.P. Morgan early to rise, but Microsoft, Intel put damper on Dow later in the day

S&P 500 Surges on Healthcare Stocks

Three healthcare stocks were among the winners leading the S&P 500 upward, but regional banks were hit hard.

New ETFs Buy Brazil and Other Emerging Markets Without Currency Risk

Deutsche Bank debuts 5 new ETF funds that buy Brazil and other emerging markets without currency risk

3 Banks for the Greek Debt Crisis

While the world solves the Greek debt problem, focus on what's happening here at home to find the three best banks to buy now.

5 Best Mutual Funds to Play the Financial Sector

Feeling brave? Buy into financial services on the cheap, then stick around for the long-term windfall.

Financials Rise on Another Down Day, Led by Bank of America and JP Morgan

Financial stocks are leading the Dow today, including components Bank of America NYSE:BAC and JP Morgan Chase NYSE:JPM even as the broader index slumps, led by Boeing NYSE:BA stock declines.

Walgreen Dips Despite Solid Earnings

Midday stock action led by Walgreen (NYSE: WAG), Tower Bancorp (NASDAQ: TOBC), and Blue Nile (NASDAQ: NILE).