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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

A Lot of Movin’ for Nothin’ — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

America's major indices reacted unfavorably to news that the Japanese central bank left its monetary policy unchanged, fighting off a midday rally to end in the red.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini Launch Delayed

Apple won't launch an Retina iPad Mini until late this year; iOS 7 features built-in WiFi file-sharing; and Apple to have more than 600 million users this year.

Don’t Get Burned by Solar: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

This week, we look at at ways to bundle General Electric and Williams-Sonoma, as well as dividend, clean energy and financial stocks.

Friday’s Bloodbath Isn’t Over Yet

Friday was a sea of red ... and the charts point to continued pain ahead. Here's what you need to know.

Should I Buy Royal Bank of Canada? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

While there's a lot to like about the Royal Bank's second quarter earnings, I'll look at the 3 pros and 3 cons of owning its stock.

As Homeowners Tap Their Equity, Who Wins and Who Loses?

If homeowners are smart, home equity can make for a convenient, low-cost way to borrow money ... which is also promising for banks and big-box stores.

Friday Apple Rumors: India iPhone Sales Soar 400%

Sales of the iPhone in India are surging by up to 400%; Apple is lessening its dependence on Foxconn; and Apple hikes device prices in Japan due to falling yen.

Expect a Slowdown, but the Bull Is Alive and Well

The trend is decidedly up and any correction should be viewed as a buying opportunity.

Canadian Bank Stocks: 2 to Buy, 1 to Sell

The big dividends offered up by NYSE-listed Canadian banks don't necessarily make up for their home country's deteriorating economic picture.

May Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

Yields on money markets and savings accounts remained pretty much stuck in May, but mortgage and home loan rates lurched higher.

Jamie Dimon Doesn’t Lose

Shareholders ultimately decided they enjoyed JPMorgan's profitable status quo and allowed CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon to keep his pair of titles.

Want to Invest Like a Hedge Fund? Here’s How

Institutional investors must disclose their holdings every quarter -- and their SEC filings are a great jumping-off point for more research. Let's take a look.

Snatch Up Small Caps: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

Trying bundling hot consumer staples, industrial, technology, small-cap and financial stocks via these exchange-traded funds instead.

3 Top-Heavy ETFs That Are Ready to Tumble

Be prepared to cash out or bet against these three funds as the number of holdings trading above their respective 50-day moving averages keeps on climbing.

Stocks March Onward and Upward! — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Investor sentiment turned on a dime Tuesday, shoving the S&P 500 and Dow Jones toward still loftier all-time highs.

Big Banks Are Taking Issue With Walmart? Cry Me a River

Big banks say that Walmart's financial services should be subject to regulation to protect consumers. What they're really concerned about is an opportunity they already passed on.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Multiple iPhones to Start Production

Production of more than one iPhone model is set to begin this summer; David Einhorn buys more Apple shares; and Apple's New York flagship has a leaky roof.

Bankers Gang Up to Keep Wal-Mart Out of Financial Services

A group of banks and financials services providers is urging the Federal Reserve to stop Walmart's expansion into pre-paid card services.

Low Rates Lock in Preferred Shares’ Allure

Investors looking for income should be able to comfortably hide out in preferreds for a good long while.