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Financial Stocks
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.
3 Stocks That Look Like They Can Double Your Money by 2030
Make your money grow with these three stocks that have the potential to double your money before the end of this decade.
3 Stocks Set to Soar if the Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September
The anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting have put several stocks to buy in the spotlight.
7 Growth Stocks to Buy on Encouraging Earnings Results
Positive earnings reports show some of the top growth stocks to buy that can deliver exceptional long-term returns for investors.
Recent Financial Stocks Articles
Bank of America Bulls Won’t Be Deterred
Bank of America might have been dumped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but strong technical movement is keeping BAC afloat -- and then some.
Hide Out the Market Jitters in Regional Banks
Investors should expect a volatile market after Labor Day, which means it's time to take refuge in strong stocks like BNC Bancorp.
4 Reasons to Ride Regional Banks Right Now
Broad stock strength across the regional banks, as well as short squeeze potential and analyst lag, could fuel the KRE.
August Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages
Rates continued to surge in August but savers didn't see an extra dime in interest. Banks, meanwhile, made out like bandits.
3 Midcap Funds You Can Take to the Bank
Supercharge your portfolio with funds that target underappreciated but overperforming midcap stocks, and make sure you're plenty exposed to financials.
Small Banks Are the Trade of the Decade
But you can't buy them indiscriminately -- investing in small banks requires a vigorous vetting process. Here's how I do it.
John Paulson Loves Pianos, Hates Financials
John Paulson's hedge fund Paulson & Co. didn't just buy piano-maker Steinway this week -- it also filed its 13F. Here's everything you need to know.
Bove Sees Big Value, Potential Doublers in Bank Stocks
Bank stocks have been all the rage in the past year or so, but one noted analyst thinks there's still value to be had, and potential doublers lurking.
For Deep Value Investing, Forget About Price
While it's tempting to check up on your stock picks by staring at the share price day after day, deep value investing simply doesn't require it.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: Cheaper iPhone to Sell 92M Units in 2014
A cheaper iPhone could grab 53% of iPhone sales next year; Apple will let people trade in third-party chargers; and Rush Limbaugh compares Apple to GOP.
Avoid the Lure of Lloyd’s Dividend Promise
Lloyd's says it's targeting a 70% dividend payout ratio over the next three years -- a lofty goal. For now, consider seeking somewhat safer financial-sector income.
AIG’s Return to Dividends: Another Feather in Financials’ Cap
After a five-year hiatus, AIG will resume paying out dividends starting with a 10-cent offering in September.
Bank of America Continues Its Crazy Bull Run
While bank stocks across the board have been going strong, Bank of America still looks the strongest.
Thousands of Merrill Lynch Clients Face Fee-Hike
Bank of America plans to hike account management fees at its Merrill Lynch unit as part of an overhaul of the brokerage firm.
MasterCard Laughs Off Swipe Fee Ruling With Impressive Earnings Report
Mastercard and Visa both got pummeled by yesterday's swipe fee ruling, but a perfectly timed earnings report helped one of the giants regain its losses.
3 Funds to Arm Yourself for an Awful August
The dog days of August tend to be among the worst for the market, so put some hedges in place via these three funds and protect your portfolio.
July Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages
Money market rates declined this month, but savings rates were stable and even improved in some cases.
