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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 Companies Increasing Dividends
Merck and ADP top the list of stocks increasing dividends this week. See eight other companies making shareholders smile.
Italy Crisis Pounds U.S. Markets — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
Italian bonds break through 7% and no bailout plan is in sight
Want a Rally? Put on Your Pompoms and Start Rooting for Banks
It's easy to hate banks, but if you're hoping for a U.S. rally, you'd better be cheering on the financial sector. Here's why we can't have a lasting recovery without it.
Banks Jump on Italy PM’s Departure — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Berlusconi’s departure opens up the possibility of a new government that could make the large-scale changes necessary to shore up the country’s fiscal mess.
Where This Rally Should Top Out
The S&P 500 is not likely to exceed the upper end of its current trading range. See why a tad above 1,300 looks like a good level to call the top.
Greece Grips the World — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Once again, European debt news weighs on the markets, especially financials, after Greece announces debt deal will be put to a referendum.
3 Harsh Lessons We Learned From the MF Global Bankruptcy
MF Global's bankruptcy illustrates how investors, regulators and bank CEOs still have much to learn from the financial sector minefield.
Bank of America Stock Isn’t a Bargain – It’s a Gamble
Investors are asking if it's time to buy Bank of America stock again. Here are five reasons why it isn't.
Bank Stocks May Crash and Burn After Hot October Run
The financial sector led Monday stock market declines. Investors hoping this was just a pause amid the sector's resurgence will be disappointed. Here's why.
MF Global Bankruptcy Sends Financials Reeling — Monday’s IP Market Recap
International financial stocks -- including Deutsche Bank (DB), ING Group (ING) and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) -- take a bath Monday.
Bank of Nova Scotia a Better Northern Neighbor than TD Bank
Bank of Nova Scotia's (BNS) reach into emerging markets, rather than a reliance on a competitive U.S. market, makes it a more attractive play than TD Bank (TD).
Bank of America CEO Takes Hubris to New Level by Chastising Public
Bank of America CEO Moynihan thinks the public is being too hard on poor BofA. See what he (stupidly) said to employees last week.
Safety in Dollars — Regional Bank Stocks Are Flying High
Recent earnings reports show the strength of these smaller institutions -- and the value of not being exposed to toxic mortgages.
What Big-Name Stock Earnings Mean to You
Here's how stock market investors should play the Wells Fargo, Bank of America and IBM earnings.
Forget Big, Bad BofA — Invest in BB&T Instead
Bank of America's third-quarter earnings numbers just don't add up -- meanwhile, BB&T is sturdily run and its CEO is dedicated to its dividend.
Don’t Trust Bank of America ‘Earnings’ — or Any Financial Stock
Bank of America earnings were uninspiring today, but BofA is just part of a broader downtrend in the financial sector proving bank stocks are doomed.
Should You Buy the Dow — JPMorgan Chase
Although it may be relatively healthy, JPMorgan Chase, like most financials, battles perceptions about its exposure to risk.
