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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
Main Street: A Great Private Equity Play
The firm operates through a "business development company" and is traded just like a stock.
Consumers Trust General Mills. Bank of America? Not So Much
Financial giants don’t score too well in a new survey of consumers about the companies the trust and respect.
Shades of 1999 As Tech Frenzy Takes Hold
The markets are launching ever higher, and it looks very much like 1999 when a handful of high-flyers led the way. Be aware, be very aware of the similarities.
2 Financial Stocks for the Second Quarter
Given the state of the global financial system, the big banks aren't your best choice now. Try these two instead.
3 Big Banks Face a Credit Downgrade
Moody’s warns Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Citigroup of a three-notch cut, which would put them at disadvantage versus their rivals.
6 Biggest Market Surprises of the First Quarter
Six stories caught the market off guard in early 2012. Here's a review of those headlines that surprised investors over the last three months.
9 Financial Stocks Ready to Sell
Financial stocks are under some pressure, with new regulations pending amid a host of other concerns. These nine stocks look ripe for selling in this market.
Discover Financial Keeps Surprising
It's already up nearly 40% this year -- to all-time highs -- and the future still looks good. A one-two punch of value and growth is tough to beat.
Payday Lending Still Ruled By the Lenders
Larger banks are getting into the payday lending game, but the biggest players remain the original lenders -- who also are diversifying their own businesses.
Dividend Divas and Dividend Duds
Apple's new dividend could start a trend among other big companies with cash to spare, while others have already moved forward with increases.
Spring Cleaning for Financials: 2 to Sell, 2 to Buy
There's a big difference between which companies to keep and which to dump. Here's where these four names fall.
Don’t Lose Any Sleep Over Regional Banks’ Stress Tests
Zions and Regions both passed their stress tests, though other analysts have raised their eyebrows. Investors shouldn't sweat the debate -- or the stocks.
9 Financial Stocks to Buy Now
Not all financial stocks are created equal -- these 9 stocks are viewed as a buy opportunity right now.
BAC’s Moynihan Has a Huge Job Ahead
Fixing the nation’s second-largest bank is a marathon, not a sprint -- and Moynihan has already made big mistakes.
Europe Can Rally More, But It Isn’t ‘Fixed’
Don't overstay your welcome in the European financial rally. If you're looking for "bombed-out" banks without Europe's issues, consider this instead.
Energy’s Not Attractive Despite High Oil
The financial sector is a better place to put your money right now.
Bank of America: Don’t Confuse ‘Passed the Stress Test’ With ‘Investment Worthy’
The confirmation of Bank of America's ability to survive economic hardship shouldn't necessarily be a green light for investors.
Global Good News Sends Stocks Higher
A blizzard of positive U.S. and overseas reports combined to lift markets to new highs.
Shareholders to Receive Record $263B in Dividends This Year
In spite of the market still resting in a slump, the amount companies are paying as dividends has jumped $10B in the past four years.
