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Financial stocks are companies engaged in the financial sector. This includes the big banks of Wall Street as well as companies engaged in the lending and personal finance spaces. Finance has also grown to include new fintech firms that have helped revolutionize the ways in which consumers bank, trade, and make purchases. Investors seeking exposure to the financial sector have their choice of many ETFs and wide-ranging finance stocks from Goldman Sachs to SoFi Technologies.

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7 Bank Stocks to Watch as Q1 Earnings Kick Off

April marks the beginning of earnings season, and banks have many reasons for optimism. Here are seven bank stocks that have potential upside.

Why You Should Steer Clear of the Big Bad Banks

I don’t own financial stocks and banks like this, and all I can tell you is a relatively flat Treasury yield curve environment like the one we’re in now is not good for financials and banks.

2 Tech Stock Winners Poised for the Pandemic — and Beyond

Many of us have formed habits during this pandemic that won’t just disappear. We learned a new mode of life that we will not entirely abandon. On the contrary, we’ll continue taking advantage of COVID-era conveniences.

How the Big Banks’ Earnings Stack Up This Quarter

Despite doom and gloom headlines, Louis Navellier expects most companies will leap over the low earnings bar that analysts have set. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the big financial companies that reported last week.

7 Financial Stocks Set to Struggle In Our Low-Rate Environment

If the banks are going down, these seven financial stocks are likely to suffer. A questionable economy and low interest rates aren't helping.

Old Habits Die Hard, but New Habits Grow Exponentially

Whether or not you think the death of cash is nigh, it's worth keeping your eye on the disruptive forces in fintech.

5 Bank Stocks to Buy Because This Isn’t the Financial Crisis Again

In 2008, banks were part of the problem. Today, they will be part of the solution, meaning now is a good time to look for bank stocks to buy.

3 Bank Stocks to Withdraw From Now

Bank stocks find themselves in one of the weakest market sectors. That said, here are three of the ugliest to avoid, or short.

Should Investors Buy JPM Stock Ahead of the Biggest Bank’s Earnings Report?

Although JPM stock is likely to be volatile in April, the banking giant is fundamentally in a sound position to weather any further storm.

3 Bank Stocks to Buy As the Market Trends Higher

With overall stock valuations at an all-time high, relatively "cheap" bank stocks could offer opportunities -- like these three companies.

While Growth is Impressive, Visa Stock’s Valuation is at a Peak

Visa's growth is impressive but its stock valuation is at a peak. V stock won't be able to handle any hiccups in the growth rate, given that high valuation.

Post-Earnings Income on Bank of America

Earnings season has begun, and the big banks are hitting us with their numbers. After what we’ve seen, we want to recommend a bullish put write on Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC).

Strong Earnings Underscore Why JPMorgan Stock Will Have a Good Year

JPM stock is richly valued for a bank stock, but this premium is warranted by better execution and bigger growth.

Here’s Why Square’s Outlook Looks So Bright for 2020

Square stock's momentum, fueled by strong growth in Q3, will continue into 2020, led by Cash App and more.

3 Bank Stocks — 1 Buy, 1 Sell and 1 Hold

With Q3 earnings in the books, the bank stocks are becoming a mixed bag. With that, here's one bank stock to buy, hold and sell after their latest earnings reports.

This Regional Bank in is for Short-Term Bearishness

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC), the regional bank that operates in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas.

3 Big Bank Stocks to Buy Today

Earnings were mixed for the big bank stocks, but that could mask opportunity. Here are three big banks worthy of picking-up from the wreckage.

Are Bank Stocks a Buy on their Earnings Report?

Most of what you’ll hear on TV will be pure conjecture. I'm a numbers guy, so I prefer to deal in facts. So today, we’ll be previewing some of the biggest names on the earnings calendar this week. Then if you own them — or want to buy them — or are looking to sell them…you can do so with the right information.

4 Big Bank Stocks Rebounding

Those looking for stocks to buy as the markets start breathing a little easier could find worse sectors than the bank stocks to peruse.