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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

JPMorgan Chase Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Blue-chip bank stock JPMorgan has gained 33% this year and is riding momentum after increasing its dividend. But do JPM shares have much more room to run?

Pony Up for American Express

Stress test winner American Express has it all: Solid financial footing, growing revenues and profits, a newly raised dividend -- and an alluring valuation.

Banks Lead S&P to 1,400 — Thursday’s IP Market Cap

Still riding a post-stress-test high, financials again stood out

Financials Pump up Payouts After Stress Test

The Fed's financial "stress tests" broke open the dividend dam, with a number of bank stocks declaring larger payouts in just a couple of days. See which ones.

2 Terrific Values: Big Banks and Gold Shares

J.P. Morgan and US Bancorp boost dividends, while gold shares remain astonishingly cheap.

10 Bank Stocks Failing Our Test

The recently completed "stress tests" shows many banks on the comeback trail, but our own testing showed some still have long way to go. You may want to sell.

Stocks Take a Breather — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Investors mostly rested Wednesday -- except for those who hammered PR-challenged Goldman Sachs (GS).

Are Banking Stocks Finally Safe Investments?

Banks are rallying, and stress test results could be the turning point for several financials. Should you jump in? Check out the risks and opportunities first.

Good Bank, Bad Bank — How to Invest After Fed’s ‘Stress Tests’

The Fed's bank stress test results are in and some financial stocks like JPMorgan passed handily. Others, like Citi, did not. So how should you invest?

Don’t Plan the Banking Parade Just Yet

Rochdale Securities' Dick Bove thinks bank stocks are undervalued, and that March 15 stress test results will prove all's well. But don't plan the banking parade just yet.

5 Battered Banks to Cash Out of ASAP

Financial and banking stocks have gotten off to a hot start in 2012, but there's a host of bank stocks that are set to crash. Here's five to avoid.

Dow in the Dumps — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

The other shoe finally dropped Tuesday, as the markets took by far their worst dip in an otherwise upbeat 2012. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…

Regional Banks Weaken Against Larger Financial Stocks

While it might seem "safer" to invest in regional banks because of their insulation from Europe, bigger banks still look like the strongest way to ride the bull.

An Options Strategy for Goldman Sachs Bulls

Goldman Sachs just took out month-long technical resistance; bulls can capitalize on this move with a long call.

Investors Should Hope Bank Fees Stick

Fees won't ever be popular, but bank shareholders can't deny the industry's need for new revenue.

Buy the Sleepers of This Bull Market

Financials have the best potential for a big advance.

Could New BofA Fees Hurt Financials?

Bank of America (BAC) reportedly is once again considering new fees. But it might be difficult to sour investors on the bullish financial sector.

JPMorgan: Accounts with Under $100,000 Are Afterthoughts

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), America's biggest bank by assets, has said that accounts worth less than $100,000 are often a waste of time for the financial stock.

Goldman Sachs Looks Golden for Bullish Option Traders

Goldman Sachs (GS) bulls can capitalize on the stock's and the financial sector's strength with a short-term bull put spread.