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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.

Recent Financial Stocks Articles

What to Expect From 4 Bank Stocks Set to Announce Earnings

The Big 4 bank stocks are set to announce earnings starting later this week; here are what you might see from WFC, JPM, C and BAC.

Don’t Fight Uncle Sam: Short Payday Lenders

The federal government is increasingly putting pressure on payday lenders and their business lifelines, putting the whole industry at risk.

C Stock Feels the Impact of Citigroup’s Failed Stress Test

The Federal Reserve said that Citigroup's capital planning process was not good enough to pass its stress test, sending C stock down on Thursday.

Dividend Stocks – Bank Dividends Set to Rise After Stress Test

Bank dividend stocks haven't delivered much income since the financial crisis, but that's about to change now that hikes are coming soon.

Best Stocks Update: XLF Has Room to Grow

Our Best Stocks for 2014 pick is the Financial SPDR (XLF), up over 2% year-to-date. Financials are performing well, and XLF should head higher in 2014.

3 Bank Stocks to Double Your Money

Banks and financials are making a comeback as the economy improves, and these 3 bank stocks look like long-term winners for investors.

Bank Stocks, BDCs Are Strong Sector Plays Right Now

Bank stocks and financials are beginning to make a comeback, and I like BAC and WFC to lead the way, At the same time, check out these 2 financial BDCs.

These 2 Banks Are Overdue for Buyouts

Thrift conversions make for boring investments, but when done correctly, they can lead to huge profits via buyouts from larger banks.

3 Small Financial Stocks With Big Potential

If you're looking for undervalued stocks, ignore the big banks and insurance companies. Instead, focus on these smaller financial stocks.

Fortegra Stock Is a Winner For Patient Investors

I chose Fortegra as a best stock pick for 2014, and despite recent setbacks, here's whey I'm still bullish on Fortegra stock for the rest of the year

Bull Looks Aggressive With This Sector Breaking Out

Sector rotation is a hallmark of a healthy bull market, and the financials are making up for lost time.

Financials BAC, GS and WFC Are Looking Up

The most bullish thing on my screens right now is the strength in financials, which finally have shown signs of life. Right now, BAC, WFC and GS stock all look better.

Small Regional Banks to Buy for Big Profits

Small and regional banks are booming as loan losses have slowed, and now they're becoming acquisition targets.

Goldman Sachs: GS Stock Shoots Up

After under performing the broader market and financial stocks, GS stock showed some signs of life on Tuesday. It's something worth watching closely

3 Bank Stocks That Are Prime Buyout Targets

These banks have below-average capital a bad history of returns, which makes them prime buyout targets for larger banks looking to expand their asset bases.

Trade of the Day: Citigroup (C)

Options traders should continue to buy puts as portfolio insurance, and also selectively buy calls to profit from a possible stock market bounce.

3 Stocks to Give Your Portfolio an Edge

The past week has been brutal for former market darlings. But these 3 stocks have strengths that will hold up in a market downturn.

3 Large Regional Bank Stocks That Are Crushing the Market

Some bank stocks are bucking the trend, beating the market and their benchmarks by a wide margin so far this year.

Trade of the Day: Springleaf Financial (LEAF)

Even beyond the excitement about the earnings calendar, I’m seeing a lot of names to like in the finance space right now.