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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

USB’s Uptrend Should Continue After Wednesday’s Earnings

We’re not looking for a huge rally from USB after earnings, but its uptrend should continue, and we're looking to play it with November call options.

Invest in Wells Fargo, Pause on Citigroup

Wells Fargo is cheap and growing on commercial banking, but Citigroup still has many woes, including its presence in a flat investment banking business.

Put on Your Market Rally Caps

So far, it doesn't look like March 2009 all over again. With the rally in motion, here's how you can enjoy the modest uptrend while it lasts.

3 Industries Where It’s Impossible to Get a Job

While things are improving in the health care and technology sectors, finding a job in these three industries remains a dogfight.

JPMorgan Earnings Chase Banks Down — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Despite JPMorgan's earnings actually beating expectations, its Q3 report had too much bad news, sending financial stocks downward Thursday.

Take JPMorgan Chase to the Bank, But Skip Goldman Sachs

Both stocks are cheap on expected 2012 EPS growth, but should you buy JPMorgan Chase and avoid Goldman Sachs? Yes. Here's why.

Market Likely to Hinge on the Financials

A less-than-stellar earnings report from JPM could cause a sell-off.

JPMorgan Earnings Preview — Expect a Hard Dose of Reality

Investors expect ugly earnings and a subsequent drop in stock, and they'll probably get it -- but JPMorgan could do some good with its report.

How to Profit From Europe’s Debt Crisis

Like Lehman Bros., one of these European banks will become an unstable financial institution on the brink of a collapse. Here's how you can profit.

Don’t Let Ego Keep You From Selling Stumbling JPMorgan

JPMorgan has troubling financials and an egomaniac at the helm -- in a bad sector, that's bad news. Consider regionals like KeyBank instead.

Can Yesterday’s Reversal Be Trusted?

The S&P 500 closed well above the 1,100 mark, but remains below the breakdown line.

Don’t Fear the Street, But Forgo Financials

Banks (and their stocks) can't be trusted right now, but that's no reason not to invest. Look for smart buys big and small, and avoid financials as a whole.

4 Stocks for an Unexpected Recovery

Given the market’s tendency to catch the “crowd” off-guard, it’s time to start putting together a list of stocks that can outperform if things unexpectedly turn around. Here's a start.

8 Financial Stocks Rated ‘Strong Sell’ ‎

Financial stocks have been beaten to a pulp in 2011. Along with the rest of the financial sector, the eight biggest losers aren't instilling confidence in investors.

BB&T You Can Bank On — Bank of America and Citigroup, However …

Difficult-to-value assets dwarf BofA’s net worth, and Citigroup is avoiding reporting its Level 2 and Level 3 assets -- meanwhile, BB&T's profit growth keeps soaring.

Lincoln National Isn’t a Secure Play

High valuation on tepid 2012 growth and mediocre financials make recent pop a mystery.

Should You Buy the Dow — Bank of America

Bank of America's stock is as toxic as its mortgages -- all but the most speculative of investors should turn tail.

Sell Into the Long-in-the-Tooth Rally

Some upside potential remains, but the longer-term trend is down.

Should You Buy the Dow — American Express

AXP is growing at an acceptable clip, but investors considering it should be cautioned of its close ties to the general economy.