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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
A Stealth Bull Market in Financials
High-yield business development companies like PSEC and FSC are where the action is. You'll be seeing some big earnings from BDCs this quarter.
Bank of America Is Missing the Point
Bank of America clearly has forgotten that you can't shrink your way to greatness. In fact, BAC might be shrinking its way to more problems.
Biggest Tax Cheats Aren’t the 47% — They’re BANKS
Rather than grouse about people dodging taxes on $20,000 a year, we should start looking at the untouched billions of dollars made by debt-churning banks.
10 Short Squeeze Stocks for September
Short sellers have yet to scramble to cover their positions and, when they do, these stocks look set to soar even higher.
Thinking QE3 Will Result in a New Housing Boom? Think Again
Homebuilder optimism has been rampant in the wake of QE3, but there are still several very real obstacles to a housing recovery that can't be overlooked.
Banks Are Setting Us Up For Economic Problems Again
Banks are lobbying for changes in the requirements for collateral backing risky hedging products, and the fallout could be another bailout down the road.
Frontier-Market Index Gives Way to New ETF
A few months ago, MSCI launched an index of 100 'frontier' market companies. Now, investors can cash in on those names by investing in the corresponding ETF.
5 Things QE3 Won’t Fix
Bernanke made a massive move to try and crank up the economy, but it's hardly omnipotent. Even Big Ben is saying the real fixes can come only from policymakers.
I Was So Wrong on Bank of America
This writer admits he was dead wrong on the solvency of BofA. It's in fine shape and his primary concerns have turned out to be unfounded.
Ben Hurls a Bolt of Quantitative Lightning — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Markets staged a broad rally after Ben Bernanke announced that the Federal Reserve would launch another round of quantitative easing.
QE3 Is Here. Hooray?
So much for "sell the news." Markets boomed on confirmation of a third round of quantitative easing -- despite the fact that it won't fix anything.
5 Lessons From Lehman and AIG
Four years ago, Lehman Brothers collapsed and AIG was bailed out by the U.S. government. Where are we today? Here are some lessons still worth pondering.
A $36 Billion Opportunity Big Banks Are Chasing Away
"Unbanked" and "underbanked" Americans still need cash and spending flexibility, and those who are providing that service are doing surprisingly well.
Moynihan’s Silence Is a Victory Cry for Bank of America Investors
Bank CEOs tend to go mum once troubles have passed, which makes Brian Moynihan's relative silence music to BAC investors' ears.
Morgan Stanley-Citigroup Deal: Everybody’s … Happy?
Morgan Stanley and Citigroup finally agreed on how to split their joint venture in the Smith Barney brokerage business. Surprisingly, everyone's all smiles.
Deutsche Bank Aims to Trim Risk, Shares Rise
Deutsche Bank announced plans to cut costs, reduce risky investments and increase its financial reserves to meet tightened regulatory requirements.
Should You Buy AIG as Uncle Sam Sells?
Only if you don't mind the risk of waiting a few more years to see how AIG turns out. After all, this is still a not-a-sure-bet, long-term turnaround play.
The ECB Has Spoken: Now What?
Mario Draghi has announced the ECB's plans, but that's only the beginning. Some beaten down markets could be set to rally.
