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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
Upon Further Review, eBay IS a Growth Stock
PayPal has become a brand name in payment processing, and I’m starting to see just how big it could be. But, there's even more.
Is 7.8% Dividend Reason Enough to Buy a Bank Stock?
As long as it's giving 90% of its earnings to investors, NYB will have trouble sustaining its dividend payout.
SunTrust Won’t Raise Dividend Until 2013
Despite better-than-expected second-quarter results, SunTrust Banks said that it won't request regulatory approval for a dividend increase until next year.
GE Is Back to Firing on (Most) Cylinders
Despite tough times, the giant conglomerate is growing stronger amazingly well. Here's more on why GE looks like a good long-term bet.
All Earnings, All the Time — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Tech stocks ruled the day as strong earnings in the sector and across the board helped lift markets to gains Thursday.
Wall Street Reform Turns Two: Is It Working?
Dodd-Frank -- all 848 pages of it and still only 30% complete -- has had its victories, its failures ... and its unintended consequences.
Bad, Bad Banks: A Spate of Sinful Behavior
Banks and financial stocks have been in hot water right and left for the past couple months. Here's a recap.
Capital One Q2 Profits Plunge 90%, Miss Forecasts
Capital One reported that earnings for the second-quarter plummeted 90% to $92 million, compared to $911 million during the same period last year.
Tech Takes Over the Market — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
Tech stocks rallied despite a warning from Intel, leading the Nasdaq to gains of more than 1%, and eBay, IBM and Qualcomm were on the rise late.
Even a Profitable BofA Shows Banking’s Risks
Financials are propping up earnings season -- thanks to easy comparisons. But they have miles to go and many headwinds to overcome before returning to health.
Should I Buy Bank of America? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Bank of America posted solid earnings last quarter and has had a good 2012 overall -- but is it enough to buy the stock? Here are the pros and cons.
5 Juicy Facts: HSBC’s Money-Laundering
HSBC's head of compliance David Bagley has stepped down as Britain's biggest bank faces accusations of money-laundering, terrorist funding and tax evasion.
Should I Buy Goldman Sachs? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Value investors may spy a bargain worth hanging on to for the long haul, but in the short term, stay away. The risks are too daunting to chance it now.
Should I Buy Citigroup? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Citigroup posted promising second-quarter earnings and is discussing an eventual dividend hike. Could C stock finally return to investors' good graces?
New Alpha & Beta ETF Is All About Strategy
A new actively managed fund uses a swath of strategies to beat the S&P 500 and bonds. Two leveraged financial ETFs also recently came to market.
Citigroup: Too Big to Grow?
Yes, its balance sheet is stronger, and the worst may be over. But the bank's global sprawl is hampering revenue and profits, and it's hard to see past that.
MasterCard and Visa Agree to $6B Fee Settlement
Under a proposed settlement with retailers, Mastercard, Visa and a number of banks will pay more than $6 billion and will cut processing fees for eight months.
4 Regional Banks That Beat the Big Boys
Why worry about all the headwinds slowing the giant money-center banks? Here are some solid alternatives that go beyond the usual suspects.
