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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

UTX, Microsoft Slipping on Slow Day for Dow

Techs Microsoft, IBM and United Technologies all hit Wednesday as Dow slides a little; Bank of America, JP Morgan tick upward.

Can Stocks Continue Their Rally?

The bulls mustered up the fire power to turn the charts back up – for now.

IBM, Techs Help Dow Forget Global, U.S. Woes

IBM- and Intel-led tech surge pushes Dow Jones up in early trading; stragglers include Coca-Cola, Bank of America and Johnson and Johnson.

7 Big Banks Going Bust

The financial sector is sinking and it’s only going to get worse. It's time to dump these seven big bank stocks now.

4 Disturbing Charts to Watch

Unless the bulls find something to hang their hat on soon, the bears have a good chance at stealing the ball.

WebMD, Royal Bank of Scotland Floored in Active Trading

Stock trading led by WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Pharmaceutical Product Development (NASDAQ: PPDI).

Sun Life Is a Bright Spot for Dividend Investors

Here are two reasons to favor -- and two reasons to avoid -- Sun Life Financial stock.

Bank of America, JP Morgan Stock Stuck in Tailspins

Financials were dragging the Dow Jones INDEXDJX:.DJI lower, with Bank of America NYSE:BAC stock off by about 3% and JP Morgan NYSE:PM falling shortly after the opening bell.

3 Sectors Investors Should Pay Close Attention To

The financial, small cap and retail sectors may hold clues to the market’s next move.

Support Must Hold or We Are in Trouble

If the major Dow indices fail to hold at crucial levels, the overall bull market may be in question.

2 Cheap Financial Stocks for the Long Haul

These two names stand out as good stock bets for patient investors.

9 Uber Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

These nine stocks were already cheap, but now they are even better deals given the recent market sell-off.

Sell a Covered Call in Best in Class JPMorgan

A covered call option trade in best in class JPMorgan Chase profits as stock holds steady.

Why You May Want to Sit Today Out

The overall trend is still up, but it is time to wait, not to act.

Low U.S. Hiring Hounds Alcoa, CAT and Dupont

Industrials Alcoa, Caterpillar and DuPont all down about 2% in early trading; Merck a lone bright spot for Dow.

Resurgent Financial Stocks Offer Big Gains

Moody's report saying debit card changes could earn banks billions bolsters JP Morgan NYSE:JPM and Bank of America NYSE:BAC in early trading.

Correction May Still Be in the Works

The overall trend is up, but a shallow correction could occur.

Kinetic Concepts Jumps as it Seeks a Buyer

Midday stock action led by Kinetic Concepts (NYSE: KCI), Fuwei Films (NASDAQ: FFHL), DragonWave (NASDAQ: DRWI).

Financials Weigh Dow Down in Morning Trading

Bank of America, JP Morgan among poorly performing financials; AT&T also lagging on Sprint iPhone news.