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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
JPMorgan Chase Trading Loss May Hit $9B, Shares Drop
JPMorgan Chase's previously announced $2 billion trading loss may be closer to $9 billion as the bank tries to exit the credit derivatives trades that went bad.
This Week’s Three New Global Buys
Investors need to look outside of the U.S. to find bargains in banking and telecom stocks, and here are three that fit the bill for your portfolio
Banking Sector Still as Moody As Ever
Bank stocks staged a very quick rally late last week before crashing on Monday, and the recent downgrades are well-deserved. Stay away from the sector
Financials Look Fragile for Q3
Easy earnings comparisons to last year's losses may prompt a short-lived pop, but the eurozone crisis will drag them back down.
Brutal Day for Banks & Tech — Monday’s IP Market Recap
The broader markets were slammed by news across the Atlantic on Monday, with banks and tech stocks taking the brunt of it.
National Bankshares Dividend Stock Analysis
National Bankshares is a very well run, conservative regional bank serving southern Virginia that is a consistent dividend payer and a great investment.
Why Moody’s Cuts Were Good News for Banks
Moody's downgraded the credit of 15 banks, yet many financials' stocks actually headed up Friday. But for good reason.
Moody’s Downgrades 15 Global Banks
Moody's downgraded the credit ratings of 15 banks, including some of the largest global banks, on Friday, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs.
A Great Day Above the Surface — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Microsoft's Surface announcement buoyed tech stocks and banks floated higher on Fed hopes, helping the broader markets to another day in the black.
Frontier Markets: The New Emerging Markets?
The global slowdown has places like Vietnam, Turkey and Colombia looking more attractive. And they could actually help take some risk out of your portfolio.
Home Depot Cuts 3,000+ Product Prices Because …
Thanks to last year's cap on debit-swipe fees, Home Depot has had lower operating costs, which has translated to lower prices for consumers.
Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Applies for Its Own Domain
Apple asks ICANN for .apple Internet domain; Retina displays for new MacBook Pro cost $150; iMac and Mac Pro updates coming in 2013.
What’s Lurking Behind Your Target-Date Fund?
Does your 401(k) plan offer target-date funds? Some 70% do. Here's what twentysomethings need to know.
Solar Flare Sparks Markets — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
A new deal for First Solar helped lift the solar sector and joined a broader market march forward Tuesday.
A State Street-Goldman Sachs Deal?
Hedge fund administration is a low-margin pain for Goldman, but State Street would benefit from added size, so a sale would be a win-win.
An Unwelcome Shock for Small Banks
The Federal Reserve approved strict bank-capital rules last week that could prove challenging for small regional and community banking institutions.
Sad Findings of New Checking Account Study
According to a new study, many consumers are saddled with hidden fees and confusing documents that accompany most checking accounts.
Wall Street CEOs: Pigs at the Pay Trough
The folks who run Wall Street continue to profit while shareholders feel the pain. This bunch of CEOs earned 20% more in 2011 -- did you?
