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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

Unilever Plans to Sell Wish-Bone Dressing Business

Unilever is reportedly preparing to sell its Wish-Bone salad dressing business and is working with Goldman Sachs to facilitate the sale.

The Barron’s 500: Apple Tops the List

Apple took the top spot in Barron's list of the 500 top-performing publicly traded companies for 2013.

Record Highs Make AmEx Too Pricey to Buy

American Express recently posted an earnings beat, raised its dividend this morning and has been soaring. So should you buy the red-hot stock? Probably not.

Life Insurers Are Dead in the Water

These stocks need subscriber growth and higher interest rates -- and those are nowhere to be found. I'd avoid this industry amid looming earnings.

April Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

April wasn't exactly the cruelest month for savers and lenders, but a sharp drop in interest rates didn't do them any favors. On the other side of the rate equation, it was a much better month to be a borrower.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Was ‘Not A Killer Product’

A UBS analyst says Apple was surprised by caught "flat-footed" by phablets; Apple donates to China earthquake relief; and ITC throws out Motorola patent lawsuit.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Returns Up to 8 Million iPhones

Apple sends up to 8 million defective iPhones back to Foxconn; Tim Cook could be in trouble as stock woes mount; and the iPhone 5S debut may be delayed.

Apple Leads the Drop — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Shares of Apple continued their downward spiral as the stock briefly moved under $400, helping to set a gloomy tone on the day as the markets retreated broadly.

Bank of America: Can’t Grow or Slash Costs Fast Enough

The stock is taking a pounding following lackluster earnings. After a superb 2012, investors this year are looking for more than viability.

Banks Tread Water Amid Earnings

As with every sector, you can find winners and losers in the financial space ahead of quarterly reports ... if you know where to look.

Why We Should Celebrate Today’s Selloffs in JPMorgan, Wells Fargo

JPM and WFC might have disappointed the Street with its loan growth and interest margins, but it's almost perversely good news that those metrics matter so much again.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple to Debut Mobile Wallet in iOS 7

Apple's iOS 7 killer app will be a digital wallet; half of U.S. teens own an iPhone; and Apple shuts Samsung out of A7 chip production.

Chasing the Market Becomes More Dangerous With Every Tick Higher

Investors bought everything in sight, taking the S&P 500 to a new closing high.

Bank Stock Looks Ready to Finally Smash Through Resistance

PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC) appears to be coiling up for a spring higher.

Avoid This Sector Until After Friday

I would caution against taking any major long or short positions in the financials right now.

Buffett, Big Banks Have a Dirty Little Secret

Big banks like Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp -- two of Buffett's favorites -- are still offering payday loans which prey on vulnerable borrowers.

British Bank Stocks: 2 to Buy, 1 to Sell

Despite struggle and scandal across the pond, a survey of big British banks reveals a few solid selections in the sector ... and one clear name to avoid.

Capital One Setting Up for a Near-Term Breakout

Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:COF) is currently forming a strong technical pattern that could cause traders to chase it higher.

Bank of America Branches Roll Out Radical Changes

In an effort to provide better advice and customer service, Bank of America is changing its lobbies and attitude.