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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

JPM: The Safest U.S. Bank to Buy

Financial powerhouse JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is an excellent rebound candidate.

Final Flush Needed Before Market Is Out of the Toilet

Wednesday’s action was certainly weak, but a real downside volume spike is needed for a capitulation bottom.

Bank ETFs Poised for Rebound

Financial stocks have been slammed but its time to consider Financial Select SPDR (NYSE: XLF), KBW Regional Banking ETF (NYSE: KRE) and KBW Capital Markets ETF (NYSE: KCE).

Why Bank of America (or Any Financial Stock) May Be Your Best Buy Now

Bank of America is off about -20% so far in 2011, but could offer big potential to aggressive investors looking for long-term gains in the oversold financial stock.

SPX’s Lack of R-E-S-P-E-C-T Could Mean More Downside

Given the S&P 500’s lack of serious respect for its 200-day moving average, one would expect it to be broken to the downside.

7 Stocks Under $7

These cheap stocks with solid fundamentals should have investors feeling pretty lucky as the market rebounds.

What’s Brewing Beneath the Market’s Surface?

Yesterday’s session was a snoozer, but some interesting action could be detected on commodity ETF charts.

The Smart Way to Trade JPMorgan

A call spread on JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) is a cautious play in a fragile market.

Why Investors May Be Stuck for the Moment

It seems it’s too early to go long and too late to go short.

Top Bank Stock to Buy for Summer: Citigroup

Citigroup (NYSE: C) should outperform during the next two to three months.

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Fear Buying Big, Bad Banks

There are plenty of reasons to fear bank stocks right now, but there are also plenty of opportunities for investors brave enough to step up to the plate.

Selloff in Pharma United Therapeutics and Exelixis

Volume leaders in midday trading included Credicorp (NYSE: BAP), Lorillard (NYSE: LO), United Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: UTHR).

5 Mega Bank Stocks That Are Mega Sells

As consumer spending fades and mortgage problems persist, these financial giants must be dumped from your portfolio immediately.

How Serious Was This Sell-off?

Was yesterday’s massive decline a one-day phenomenon, or a warning that the market is headed lower?

What Will It Take to Keep This Rally Going?

If the major indices can muster another close above their 50-day moving averages the path of least resistance will remain to the upside.

6 Unpopular Bank Stocks to Sell

Investors have not shown these financials much love, and that is unlikely to change in the near future.

Bank Fees Rise to Offset Decline in Credit and Debit Card Charges

Bank fees are on the rise, as Bank of America NYSE:BAC JP Morgan Chase NYSE:JPM and Wells Fargo NYSE:WFC look to hike debit and credit card charges.

Should You Follow Buffett Into MasterCard?

MasterCard's (NYSE:MA) PEG of 1.07 is a reasonable value. Its P/E is 18.8 and MasterCard's earnings are expected to grow 17.5% in 2012 to $19.99 a share. With Buffett's backing and the real chance that it can sustain a higher earnings growth rate based on its performance over the last five years, buying MasterCard stock could be a profitable addition to your portfolio.

Zions Bancorp (ZION) Holds Steady as Financials Fail

Though the stock market has gone up and Zions Bancorp is flat, Zion Bancorporation NASDAQ:ZION remains a good buy for 2011.