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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
10 Financial Stocks to Get Rid of Now
There's nothing pretty about the state of the financial sector. If you haven't dumped these 10 big-name stocks, you should do so now.
Where Will You Put Your Money in 2012?
Two areas of the market are slated to do well in the upcoming months and year, but be wary of this one sector.
BB&T Is a Top Banking Buy for 2012
Momentum could push BB&T Corp. through major resistance. Get the target for BBT.
Rogue Traders: Not as Rare as You Think
It's only when their "unauthorized" bets go bad that they make news. Otherwise, what the so-called rogues do is business as usual.
Don’t Be Fooled Into Making a Costly Mistake
Thinking a one-day short-covering rally has changed the overall trend is dangerous.
Buffett Got Burned on Bank of America, and There’s No Bottom in Sight
Bank of America plummeted below the $5 mark on Monday, but you're not going to hear many people calling it a value stock -- and rightfully so.
2 More Major Indices Issue Sell Signals
The Dow industrials and transports are breaking down just as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq did.
Capital One: Top Bank Stock Pick for 2012
In a financial sector populated by ugly picks like Bank of America and Citigroup, Capital One is a great bank stock. Here's why.
A European Bank Is Your Best Buy for 2012 … Really!
The euro zone debt debacle has everyone bearish on Europe -- and on banks. But "everyone" might be wrong, and that's why you want to own this stock.
Steer Clear of the American Banker Curse!
M&T Bank's CEO earned a prestigious award that's also ill-fated -- investors should consider switching to its regional rival instead.
Netflix Sidesteps the Euro Hangover — Monday’s IP Market Recap
Investors reversed course after Friday's relief rally; NFLX rose on buyout talk.
Banks Burned by Europe — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
As hopes for an EU solution fizzled, U.S. markets floundered/
Jamie Dimon’s Biggest Bet: On Europe
The JPMorgan Chase CEO is making some bold contrarian moves in Europe. Risky for sure, but he's tough to bet against. See what he's up to.
It’s Time to Bail on These 10 Blue-Chip Financial Stocks
It should be no surprise that financial stocks are one of the most volatile sectors in the market today. Here are 10 of the sector's most notable victims.
An Investor’s Guide to Housing’s Courtroom Dramas
Lawsuits are joining jobs and the economy as a major weight on housing. Here are some key legal issues investors need to monitor.
You Shop, Financials and Retailers Pop — Monday’s IP Market Recap
Bumper Black Friday helps hoist the markets Monday, with some of the biggest gains coming from the likes of ING and Macy's.
Is Citigroup Even Worse than Bank of America?
Investors should be at least as leery of Citi as they are of BofA. The two share multiple similarities -- and reasons to steer clear.
7 Financial Stocks Mauled By the Mortgage Meltdown
It's quite obvious that the mortgage crisis has been hard on banks. Particularly troubled are the mortgage finance companies and “thrifts” such as AF and FNFG.
Cash-Strapped Banks Still Nickel-and-Dime You for Profits
Don't think for a second that Bank of America's backpedaling on debit card fees means banks are backing down. They are just getting more creative.
