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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

Lloyds (LYG): A Sweet Stock Across the Pond

European banks still are on fire sale, and Lloyds Banking Group is no exception. Better still, LYG has big plans for future dividends.

Is Bank of America Worth More Dead Than Alive?

Bank of America stock has been left for dead by Wall Street, even though BAC is clearly cleaning up its act and trades at dirt-cheap valuations.

2 Small Bank Stocks to Snap Up Now

In small bank stocks, we can position ourselves far from the crowd and noise of Wall Street and take advantage of massive industry changes.

Will JPM and WFC Slip on Earnings Reports?

Lower profits at JPMorgan (JPM) and softer revenue at Wells Fargo (WFC) could spark buying opportunities in the pair of bank stocks.

Trade of the Day: Keycorp (KEY)

This regional bank stock has been in a downward slide since the Fed announced it was not going to taper.

Go Small for Safety? Yes — With These 2 Bank Stocks

Looking for a place to hide out while the government dukes it out in Washington? Surprisingly, a few small bank stocks might be a safe place for your money.

Bull’s Eye Report: First Financial Bankshares (FFIN)

Insiders may sell for many reasons, but they only buy if they believe a stock is going up. That's why we're bullish on FFIN.

The 5 Best Large-Cap Stocks Under $10

If you're looking to get into quality large-cap stocks at a low nominal share price, consider this list of five that's heavy on international flavor.

Make a Guarded Play on Citigroup Stock

While Citigroup stock has fallen along with much of the market, it's coming up against technical support that should buoy this options trade.

The Only Way You Should Bank on KRE

Regional banks and KRE remain unattractive in the face of relative weakness, unless you want to try this bearish trade.

Should I Buy Citigroup Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Citigroup may stumble when it reports quarterly earnings next month, but that doesn't change the story on this resurgent bank stock.

9 Stocks Trading on the Cheap Right Now

These nine stocks are all trading under book value; however, only a few of them deserve a spot in your portfolio.

NYTimes: JPMorgan Admits Wrongdoing, Fined $900M+

JPMorgan has agreed to settle a number of regulatory investigations stemming from last year's huge trading losses at its London office.

A Simple Path to Profits: Cheap, Growing Stocks

One great screen for value investors is looking for stocks to buy that are clearly adding value that is not yet recognized by the stock market.

Bank Stock Showdown: JPM vs. WFC

Which bank stock is better -- the biggest by market cap, or the biggest by assets? We break down whether JPMorgan or Wells Fargo (or both) is worth a buy.

3 Top Retail Broker Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade and E*Trade are crushing the market for the year-to-date, but the easy money might have already been made.

What Q2 Earnings Are Telling Us

Earnings are showing us that if you have your money in the right sector, you'll continue to see results. However, other sectors tend to struggle mightily in a bad economy.

Bull’s Eye Report: Bank of America (BAC)

Try a trade in BAC for a jump back up to the $15 level.

City Plans to Use ‘Eminent Domain’ to Seize Mortgages

Richmond, California, will become the first U.S. city to use eminent domain to seize properties with delinquent or underwater mortgages.