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May 06, 2013
Zions has had a good run, but it may be slower going as lending competition intensifies.
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April 18, 2013
I remain quite positive on BB&T shares, though I am more bullish than most sell-side analysts.
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April 17, 2013
In any case, I think U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo offer more upside from today's levels than Bank of America.
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April 16, 2013
With interest rates so low, loan demand pretty sluggish, and regulations chewing into once-lucrative sources of ...
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April 16, 2013
As is the case at other regional/super-regional banks like Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp looks undervalued today ...
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April 15, 2013
With its first full quarter with new CEO Michael Corbat in charge now in the books, Citigroup (NYSE:C) continues to ...
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April 12, 2013
Wells Fargo is growth-challenged today, but that's creating a long-term buying opportunity in the shares.
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April 12, 2013
Improving credit quality at JPMorgan is offsetting sluggish core banking conditions .
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April 11, 2013
Commerce Bancshares remains a high-quality bank, but the valuation is already pretty fair.
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March 27, 2013
Goldman Sachs announced March 26 that it will issue to Berkshire Hathaway in October the number of shares equal to ...
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February 14, 2013
Signaling a revival of the housing market, the foreclosure market report released by RealtyTrac revealed a fall in ...
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February 14, 2013
A U.S. District Judge in Washington D.C has dismissed antitrust lawsuits accusing several financial behemoths of ...
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February 14, 2013
Benchmarks finished mixed following a small increase in retail sales and marginally upbeat earnings reports. The ...
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February 13, 2013
The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 finished in the green, closing at five-year highs prior to President Barack Obama's ...
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February 12, 2013
In the absence of major earnings reports or economic events, investor sentiment flagged, dragging benchmarks ...
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February 01, 2013
2013 is off to a pretty good start for investors. This strength across the market continues the upward trend that ...
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January 24, 2013
Senior Housing Properties Trust (SNH) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - has priced public offering of 10 ...
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January 24, 2013
First Horizon National Corporation (FHN) substantially enhanced its quarterly common stock dividend by 400% to 5 ...
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January 23, 2013
On Tuesday, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) enhanced its quarterly common stock dividend by 14% to 25 cents per share. ...
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January 23, 2013
Just after announcing better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, the board of directors at BB&T Corporation (BBT) ...
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January 23, 2013
On Tuesday, Comerica Incorporated (CMA) enhanced its quarterly common stock dividend by 13% to 17 cents per share. ...
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January 21, 2013
Signaling a steady recovery in the housing market, the foreclosure market report released by RealtyTrac revealed a ...
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January 21, 2013
U.S. Bancorp remains underappreciated for its superior quality.
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January 21, 2013
Bank of America is getting better, but the long-term value seems limited from here.
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January 21, 2013
Fifth Third may look sluggish today, but the growth potential is there.
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January 18, 2013
Benchmarks finished in the green on Thursday following better-than-expected data on the housing sector and initial ...
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January 18, 2013
Commerce is doing okay in an increasingly difficult environment.
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January 17, 2013
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 3 cents per share, which managed to beat ...
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January 17, 2013
After reporting impressive results in the prior quarter, Citigroup Inc. C) reported a disappointing fourth quarter ...
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January 17, 2013
U.S. Bancorp (USB) has yet again delivered encouraging fourth quarter 2012 results. Aided by growth in revenue as ...
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January 16, 2013
Comerica Inc. (CMA) reported third quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus ...
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January 16, 2013
Proving pessimists wrong, JPMorgan Chase & Company (JPM) came out with a positive earnings surprise of about 16% for ...
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January 16, 2013
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) reported its fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of $5.60, significantly ...
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January 16, 2013
SunPower Corp. (SPWR) has installed a 7.5-megawatt high efficiency solar power system on the Lake Pleasant Water ...
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January 15, 2013
Wells Fargo posts a decent quarter, but spread compression is still a threat.
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January 15, 2013
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) prepares to release its fourth-quarter 2012 results before the opening bell tomorrow, ...
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January 14, 2013
Since the second half of 2012, bank stocks have really found their footing. Shares of Citigroup (NYSE: C) and Bank ...
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January 14, 2013
It’s easy to get angry at banks, and often they deserve it, but they’re getting quite a bit of heat from ...
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January 14, 2013
Without much on the economic calendar, stocks will likely remain in a tentative mood ahead of earnings results from ...
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January 14, 2013
Benchmarks ended flat on Friday as investors were unwillingly to take positions ahead of earnings reports from major ...
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January 14, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013 With not much on the economic calendar, stocks will likely remain in a tentative mood ...
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January 14, 2013
Since the second half of 2012, bank stocks have really found their footing. Shares of Citigroup (NYSE: C) and Bank ...
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January 11, 2013
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has achieved its twelfth consecutive quarter of growth in earnings per share by ...
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January 11, 2013
Can First Republic deliver better returns with a focused model?
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January 11, 2013
Data about a bigger-than-expected rise in Chinese inflation, a wider-than-expected trade deficit in the U.S. and a ...
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January 11, 2013
Encouraging reports from China and Europe lifted global investor sentiment, helping benchmarks finish in the green ...
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January 11, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013 Data about a bigger than expected rise in Chinese inflation, a wider than expected trade ...
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January 10, 2013
Global Payments looks too cheap for its growth prospects.
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January 09, 2013
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the major non-governmental regulator for all securities firms ...
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January 08, 2013
Homeowners whose properties were wrongly foreclosed as well as the entire housing sector can now breathe a sigh of ...
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January 08, 2013
Investor apprehensions surrounding fourth-quarter earnings dragged benchmarks into negative territory on Monday. ...
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January 07, 2013
The oversight body of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision - The Group of Governors and Heads of Supervision ...
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January 07, 2013
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) continues to be in troubled waters due to litigation issues arising from the sale of ...
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January 07, 2013
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has announced job creation in the Phoenix region as part of its effort to augment the ...
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January 07, 2013
With nothing much on the economic calendar this week, the market's attention will likely shift to the fourth quarter ...
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January 07, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013 With nothing much on the economic calendar this week, the market's attention will likely ...
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January 04, 2013
On Wednesday, CIT Group Inc. (CIT) announced an agreement to acquire a commercial loan portfolio worth $1.3 billion ...
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January 02, 2013
Late last week, the New York Times reported that after the $25 billion foreclosure-settlement deal in 2012, another ...
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December 27, 2012
Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) recently disclosed that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Thomas ...
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December 27, 2012
Revaluation has propelled the banking sector higher in 2012.
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December 24, 2012
Boehner's "Plan B" failed to garner ample support from Republicans, dragging the benchmarks into negative territory ...
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December 21, 2012
Yesterday, IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (ICE) announced its intention to buy the largest stock exchange based on ...
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December 21, 2012
Over 3,900 minority borrowers of Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) will receive nearly $60 million in cash rebates from the ...
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December 21, 2012
Benchmarks rebounded from initial losses and finished in the green after John Boehner's optimistic comments about ...
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December 19, 2012
Benchmarks moved higher for the second consecutive day banking on optimism that Congress will find a solution to the ...
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December 19, 2012
In an effort to build its hedge fund offering and leverage on the fund-of-funds market consolidation, Wells Fargo & ...
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December 18, 2012
What's in Store for U.S. Banks in 2013?
U.S. banks look ready for 2013 with uninterrupted expense control, ...
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December 18, 2012
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) recently inked a deal to repurchase about $100 million of its outstanding common stock. ...
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December 18, 2012
What's in Store for U.S. Banks in 2013?
U.S. banks look ready for 2013 with uninterrupted expense control, ...
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December 18, 2012
What's in Store for U.S. Banks in 2013?
U.S. banks look ready for 2013 with uninterrupted expense control, ...
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December 18, 2012
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) continues to be in sticky waters as litigation issues arising from the sale of mortgage ...
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December 18, 2012
Investor sentiment was boosted by signs of progress in the Fiscal Cliff negotiations, driving the benchmarks higher ...
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December 17, 2012
Signaling a gradual recovery in the housing market, the foreclosure market report released by RealtyTrac revealed a ...
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December 13, 2012
Crocs, Inc. (CROX) recently amended its existing revolving credit agreement. The amendment increased the size of the ...
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December 13, 2012
The operating partnership of Highwoods Properties Inc (HIW), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently ...
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December 07, 2012
We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation on Bank of America Corporation (BAC). The affirmation is ...
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December 06, 2012
Data released by RealtyTrac revealed that total number of foreclosed properties sold in the third quarter of 2012 ...
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December 06, 2012
HSBC Holdings plc (HBC) is likely to settle money laundering charges with the U.S. law enforcement authorities next ...
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December 05, 2012
Parkway Properties, Inc. (PKY), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently priced an underwritten public ...
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December 05, 2012
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-insured commercial banks and savings institutions reported ...
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December 03, 2012
As per The Wall Street Journal, taking cue from last year's backlash related to the imposition of fees for the ...
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November 29, 2012
On Wednesday, Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) issued long-term junior subordinated notes worth $500 million. The ...
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November 28, 2012
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) announced the launch of its CityLIFT program in Oakland during December 7-8. The ...
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November 27, 2012
In order to attain ample flexibility and liquidity, Bethesda, Maryland-based real estate investment trust (REIT), ...
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November 26, 2012
SL Green Realty Corp. (SLG), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently increased its erstwhile $1.5 ...
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November 26, 2012
The average dividend yield on S&P 500 stocks has approximately halved to 2% over time. While significant inflows to ...
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November 21, 2012
Early this week, Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) vended long-term callable notes worth $1.5 billion. The net ...
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November 21, 2012
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is widely expected to step down after the completion of his term in January 2014. This ...
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November 20, 2012
The progress report released under the National Mortgage Servicing (NSM) settlement shows continued progress being ...
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November 19, 2012
Banking behemoths JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Credit Suisse Group (CS) have agreed to resolve the allegations ...
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November 16, 2012
Major American banks will have to undergo yet another round of stress tests early next year to prove their financial ...
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November 15, 2012
Signaling the gradual recovery in the housing market, the foreclosure market report released by RealtyTrac revealed ...
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November 15, 2012
Benchmarks took a battering on Wednesday after President Barack Obama stood firm on increasing tax rates for rich ...
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November 12, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) recently announced the completion of a bank debt refinance with a new senior credit ...
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November 09, 2012
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) has recently inked a deal to buy back about $125 million of its outstanding common stock. ...
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November 08, 2012
In order to reduce its existing debt, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), a real estate investment trust (REIT), ...
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November 07, 2012
As part of its efforts to broaden its reach in international business, Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) has expanded its ...
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November 07, 2012
Financial Times has reported that the legal woes at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) are expected to lessen soon. The ...
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November 06, 2012
While the housing sector continues to grind forward, federal investigators have been busy uncovering the reasons for ...
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November 05, 2012
A Republican White House victory could help these stocks.
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October 31, 2012
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) on 14 large regional banks. This follows a thorough ...
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October 29, 2012
Issues related to overdraft fees are far from over for Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC). Last week, a bid to compel ...
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October 25, 2012
Ushering in good news for its shareholders, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) announced an increase in its share buyback ...
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October 24, 2012
Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently reduced its interest burden on ...
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October 22, 2012
As the third quarter earnings season takes shape, the financial sector has established itself as a winner. So far, ...
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October 19, 2012
BB&T's disappointing cost growth and forecasted NIM compression hurts the stock.
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October 19, 2012
Disappointing quarterly results from Google combined with mixed economic reports dragged the benchmarks into ...
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October 18, 2012
U.S. Bancorp is back to normal, but so is valuation.
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October 17, 2012
U.S. Bancorp (USB) has yet again delivered encouraging results in its third quarter 2012. Aided by growth in revenue ...
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October 17, 2012
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) reported break-even earnings per share for the third quarter, substantially better ...
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October 17, 2012
Better-than expected quarterly results combined with a couple of positive domestic reports guided the benchmarks ...
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October 17, 2012
Less than impressive earnings results from Intel (INTC), IBM (IBM), and CSX Corp. (CSX) after the close cap a busy ...
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October 16, 2012
The bulls jumped into Citigroup C) today after Wall Street icon Vikram Pandit stepped down as the bank’s chief ...
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October 16, 2012
Corporate Office Properties Trust (OFC), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently priced a public ...
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October 16, 2012
Citi's capital position is improving, but the fundamental strength of the business isn't what it seems to be.
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October 16, 2012
Strong September retail sales data coupled with better-than-expected quarterly results by Citigroup drove the ...
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October 15, 2012
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) announced its results for the third quarter on October 12, 2012. Wells Fargo provides ...
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October 15, 2012
After reporting decent results in the prior quarter, Citigroup Inc. C) reported somewhat encouraging third quarter ...
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October 15, 2012
Wells Fargo's stumble is more of a threat to its valuation than its business.
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October 15, 2012
Benchmarks lost their initial gains to end mostly flat as apprehensions about contracting profits of financial ...
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October 15, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012 Favorable looking inflation and trade data out of China and positive Retail Sales ...
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October 12, 2012
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has achieved the eleventh consecutive quarter of growth in earnings per share by ...
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October 12, 2012
Maintaining its track record, JPMorgan Chase & Company (JPM) reported third quarter earnings per share of $1.40, way ...
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October 12, 2012
t's all about corporate earnings at this stage. And on that count, it's not so much about how companies do relative ...
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October 12, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012 It's all about corporate earnings at this stage. And on that count, it's not so much ...
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October 12, 2012
Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently extended the debt maturity of ...
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October 11, 2012
All eyes will be on JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s (JPM) second quarter earnings release this Friday, July 13 as the company ...
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October 11, 2012
Alcoa's third quarter loss and its forecast of a dismal global economic situation dragged benchmarks into the red on ...
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October 09, 2012
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) is expected to report increased earnings when it releases its third quarter results on ...
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October 08, 2012
Markets failed to sustain Friday's initial gains, spurred by a fall in the unemployment rate, and ended mixed. The ...
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October 08, 2012
Recently, Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) declared the price of its senior notes offering with a principal ...
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October 01, 2012
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) announced the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that was filed by its ...
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September 28, 2012
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) is testing a new mobile payment technology in collaboration with Boston-based ...
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September 28, 2012
Troubles emanating from mortgage backed securities are far from over for Deutsche Bank AG (DB). A trustee for ...
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September 27, 2012
While the European banks are seeking to reduce their balance sheets, Citigroup Inc. C) has strengthened its European ...
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September 27, 2012
The National Fair Housing Alliance ('NHFA') and five of its member organizations have filed a complaint which ...
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September 26, 2012
Recently, Aflac Inc. (AFL) announced the sale of long-term subordinated notes worth $450 million, thereby inflating ...
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September 25, 2012
We are reaffirming our long-term Neutral recommendation on Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), based on its fundamentals and ...
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September 25, 2012
For the second time in the last few months, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. - a wholly owned subsidiary ...
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September 25, 2012
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. (HR), a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently announced a public offering of 8 ...
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September 24, 2012
The U.S. District Judge in Miami has given the preliminary approval for the payment of a total of $199.5 million by ...
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September 20, 2012
Claims related to mortgage backed-securities are far from over for Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) and Morgan Stanley (MS). ...
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September 19, 2012
Health Care REIT, Inc. (HCN), a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently announced that it has priced its ...
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September 18, 2012
Los Angeles, California-based MPG Office Trust, Inc. (MPG), a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently inked a ...
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September 17, 2012
Duke Realty Limited Partnership - the operating partnership entity of Duke Realty Corp. (DRE), a real estate ...
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September 15, 2012
Mantras can be prophetic until they aren't, and those who "sold in May" have already lost out on solid ...
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September 14, 2012
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) has decided to settle the discrimination allegations brought by the government ...
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September 14, 2012
Regency Centers Corporation (REG), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently amended its existing ...
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September 14, 2012
The monthly foreclosure market report released by RealtyTrac revealed a marginal rise in the overall foreclosure ...
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September 13, 2012
Chesapeake Lodging Trust (CHSP), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently announced its decision to ...
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September 11, 2012
The strong action in financials last week suggests it is now becoming a market-leading sector. Drilling down, ...
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September 11, 2012
Following American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) decision to buy back shares worth $5.0 billion in the next U.S. ...
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September 11, 2012
Strengthening its position in the energy space, the operator of regulated future exchanges - CME Group Inc. (CME) ...
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September 10, 2012
We are maintaining a long-term 'Neutral' recommendation on Bank of America Corporation (BAC). The affirmation is ...
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September 10, 2012
On Friday, DZ Bank AG, a German lender, jumped the bandwagon of other German lenders and filed a lawsuit against The ...
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September 07, 2012
We have recently reaffirmed our long-term Neutral recommendation on Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) based on its solid ...
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September 07, 2012
UBS AG (UBS) seems to be in sticky waters yet again with litigation issues arising from the sale of mortgage backed ...
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September 07, 2012
Benchmarks soared to new multi-year highs on Thursday following news that the ECB had agreed on a bond purchase plan ...
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September 06, 2012
Witnessing a retreat by its European counterparts, Citigroup Inc. C) is set to begin commodity trade finance ...
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September 05, 2012
DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (DCT), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently announced its decision to offer ...
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September 04, 2012
Citigroup Inc. C) seems to be keen on resolving issues emanating from its alleged faulty practices associated with ...
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September 04, 2012
Earnings estimates for Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) have been advancing since this banking giant posted robust second ...
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August 31, 2012
Encouraging consumer spending data and strong sales figures from major retailers failed to avoid benchmarks' fall ...
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August 30, 2012
In an effort to reach a settlement with investors who bought its shares between February 2007 and April 2008, ...
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August 30, 2012
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) failed to complete a large number of mortgage modifications under the $25 billion ...
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August 30, 2012
According to the data released by RealtyTrac, total number of foreclosed properties sold in the second quarter of ...
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August 29, 2012
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-insured commercial banks and savings institutions reported ...
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August 27, 2012
Take your mind to 2003. The United States has just sent troops into Iraq, Alex Rodriguez has just swatted 47 home ...
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August 27, 2012
Hopes of further economic stimulus helped benchmarks post gains once again on Friday. Not only did the U.S. Federal ...
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August 24, 2012
In a concerted effort to fortify its long term financials and refinance an earlier debt, Fidelity National ...
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August 23, 2012
In order to refinance an earlier debt, American Financial Group Inc. (AFG), has issued notes worth $125 million. The ...
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August 23, 2012
Homeowners of underwater properties have a reason to rejoice thanks to the introduction of new guidelines from the ...
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August 23, 2012
Shareholders of Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) can now breathe a sigh of relief as the company announced yesterday that ...
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August 22, 2012
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has filed three separate lawsuits against major banks over the alleged ...
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August 20, 2012
As per the quarterly filings, Bank of America Corporation (BAC) has not been able to complete a large number of ...
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August 17, 2012
On Thursday, Bank of America Corporation's (BAC) foreclosure division - ReconTrust Co. - settled charges made by ...
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August 14, 2012
In order to reduce its existing indebtedness and redeem the outstanding preferred shares Hospitality Properties ...
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August 13, 2012
Health Care REIT Inc. (HCN), a leading health care real estate investment trust (REIT) that operates senior housing ...
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August 10, 2012
The monthly foreclosure market report, released by RealtyTrac, revealed a drop in the overall foreclosure activity. ...
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August 09, 2012
Kilroy Realty Corp. (KRC), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has recently priced an equity offering of 5 ...
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August 08, 2012
Mortgage repurchase claims could prove to be costly for Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC). According to its quarterly filing ...
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August 08, 2012
On Monday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) accused London-based Standard Chartered PLC ...
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August 07, 2012
On Monday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) accused London-based Standard Chartered PLC ...
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August 06, 2012
Basking after a good second-quarter performance, late last week American International Group Inc. (AIG) announced ...
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August 06, 2012
According to Bloomberg, Bank of America Corporation (BAC) will shell out $738 million as compensation to retailers ...
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August 03, 2012
Investor expectations were dashed after the ECB's President Mario Draghi failed to live up to his commitment last ...
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July 30, 2012
In an effort to expand its business and augment its top line, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is adding jobs both in the ...
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July 24, 2012
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) have recently launched new retail services that ...
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July 24, 2012
Possibilities that Spain would have to seek a sovereign bailout and a record jump in the nation's borrowing costs ...
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July 20, 2012
BB&T continues to do what it does best.
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July 19, 2012
Bank of America still has a long way to go to match its peers.
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July 19, 2012
The weekly Jobless Claims data this morning completely erased the strong gains from last week and then some, which ...
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July 19, 2012
Thursday, July 21, 2012 The weekly Jobless Claims data this morning completely erased the strong gains from last ...
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July 19, 2012
Strong quarterly results from tech-major Intel coupled with encouraging housing sector data drove the benchmarks ...
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July 18, 2012
U.S. Bancorp stays on track with another solid quarter.
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July 18, 2012
U.S. Bancorp (USB) has delivered encouraging results in its second quarter of 2012. Aided by a growth in revenue and ...
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July 18, 2012
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) reported second quarter earnings of 19 cents per share, marginally outpacing the ...
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July 17, 2012
After reporting encouraging results in the first quarter of 2012, Comerica Inc. (CMA) has again come up with an ...
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July 17, 2012
Wells Fargo's valuation remains reasonable and there could be further upside as earnings and dividend payments ...
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July 17, 2012
JP Morgan has largely seen a recovery in its profitability from the depths of the credit crisis.
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July 17, 2012
Wells Fargo is doing well, but leaving some wondering if it can do better.
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July 16, 2012
The top executives including the CEO of HSBC Holdings plc (HBC) are set to face a tough inquiry by the congressional ...
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July 16, 2012
Last week, credit card giants MasterCard Inc. (MA) and Visa Inc. V) entered into a formal agreement with the federal ...
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July 16, 2012
Citi is slowly executing on its recovery plan and there is a lot of earnings potential in this business.
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July 16, 2012
After reporting a mixed bag in the prior quarter, Citigroup Inc. C) reported somewhat encouraging second quarter ...
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July 16, 2012
" Acme Packet, Inc. (NASDAQ:APKT) rose 3.6% after the company's Board authorized a buyback plan of $200 million ...
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July 13, 2012
On Thursday, the Department of Justice (DoJ) announced that Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has agreed to pay nearly ...
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July 13, 2012
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has achieved the tenth consecutive quarter of growth in earnings per share by reporting ...
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July 13, 2012
Proving pessimists wrong, JPMorgan Chase & Company (JPM) reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.21, way ...
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July 13, 2012
The market will likely find China's second quarter GDP growth numbers reassuring as many read last week's second ...
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July 13, 2012
Positive initial claims data could hardly help the markets avoid its sixth-consecutive day of losses, as worries ...
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July 13, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012 The market will likely find China's second quarter GDP growth numbers reassuring as many ...
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July 13, 2012
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) announced its results for the second quarter on July 13, 2012. Wells Fargo provides financial ...
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July 13, 2012
Stocks endured another day in red territory as weaker-than-expected corporate performance results on the homefront ...
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July 12, 2012
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is scheduled to report its second quarter 2012 results before the market opens on July ...
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July 12, 2012
On Wednesday, Reuters reported that U.S. District judge William Pauley in Manhattan refrained to cancel the legal ...
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July 12, 2012
The half-yearly foreclosure market report, released by RealtyTrac, revealed an increase in the overall foreclosure ...
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July 10, 2012
News of Spain's borrowing costs reaching an 'unsustainable level' was among the global economic woes that dragged ...
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July 10, 2012
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) will release its second quarter results on Friday, July 13, 2012. Analysts are expecting the ...
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July 09, 2012
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) is the latest financial institution to settle the class-action lawsuit ...
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July 09, 2012
The domestic economic calendar is on the thin side this week, though the second quarter earnings season gets into ...
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July 09, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012 The domestic economic calendar is on the thin side this week, though the second quarter ...
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July 07, 2012
Technical action in most markets seems to show this week's downswing was only a temporary pullback, which means ...
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July 05, 2012
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN) has completed the purchase of Structural Materials, Co., a distributor of ...
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July 03, 2012
We are upgrading our recommendation on Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN) to Outperform, following a modest recovery ...
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July 02, 2012
Markets jumped to post record gains on Friday after the European Union summit reached a "breakthrough" deal ...
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June 29, 2012
After reviewing an internal report related to JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s (JPM) controversial hedging strategy, The New ...
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June 27, 2012
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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June 26, 2012
In an effort to boost its subscription finance business and take advantage of the deleveraging activities of the ...
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June 26, 2012
Spain' request for a bailout package sparked off fresh uncertainty, eventually dragging domestic markets down ...
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June 25, 2012
Citigroup Inc. C) has agreed to purchase part of the shipping loan book from Societe Generale SA (SCGLY). The terms ...
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June 25, 2012
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) is set to drop overdraft fees on debit card transactions of $5 or less, effective next ...
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June 22, 2012
In a move to enhance corporate social responsibilities (CSR) and minimize operating costs, Campbell Soup Company ...
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June 21, 2012
In an effort to trim down expenses, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) may shift some of its jobs away from the United ...
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June 20, 2012
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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June 19, 2012
We are downgrading our recommendation on U.S. Bancorp (USB) to Neutral from Outperform based on a stretched ...
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June 15, 2012
In an effort to expand its remittance network payout locations in India, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has entered ...
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June 15, 2012
The monthly foreclosure market report, released by RealtyTrac for May 2012, revealed that overall foreclosure ...
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June 12, 2012
Shinhan looks like a good mix of growth and value.
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June 12, 2012
Investors ignored news of Spain receiving a bailout soon after the morning's rally, and the markets thereafter ...
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June 11, 2012
At the current prices and significant discount from book value, large U.S. financials possess a solid margin of safety.
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June 11, 2012
According to Financial Times, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is on the verge of selling its hedge fund ...
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June 08, 2012
ACE is leveraging a balanced, less cyclical insurance business model into solid returns.
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June 06, 2012
In an effort to diversify its revenue base, Citigroup Inc. C) is branching out into the identity proofing business, ...
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June 06, 2012
In an effort to scale down its non-core operations and further strengthen the balance sheet, Bank of America ...
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June 02, 2012
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN) has completed the purchase of the leading wholesale distributor of building ...
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June 02, 2012
We have reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on M&T Bank Corp. (MTB) based on its fundamentals in light of the ...
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May 28, 2012
Like any investment metric, understanding book value's advantages and limitations is integral to using it ...
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May 21, 2012
New York, May 18th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) closed the trading session at ...
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May 14, 2012
An opportunity to buy these banks when prices fall from current levels is likely to reward investors with a ...
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May 10, 2012
Legendary value investor Warren Buffett didn't become legendary by lagging the S&P 500 on a regular basis, but ...
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May 09, 2012
Political apprehensions and uncertainty in the European region ensured benchmarks were left languishing in the red ...
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May 09, 2012
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - May 9, 2012 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst ...
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May 08, 2012
Markets ignored apprehensions arising out of political changes in Greece and France, and but for the Dow, the ...
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May 08, 2012
Credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service, a division of Moody's Corp. (MCO) has raised concerns about Wells ...
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May 08, 2012
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - 05/08/2012 - Zacks highlights commentary from People and Picks Trader ...
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May 07, 2012
Basking after a good first-quarter performance, yesterday American International Group Inc. (AIG) announced the US ...
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May 03, 2012
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, UBS AG, Wells Fargo and Accenture plc - Press Releases
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May 02, 2012
ETF Sales Cost Firms Millions - Analyst Blog
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May 02, 2012
Stock Market News for May 2, 2012 - Market News
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May 01, 2012
The Regionals Worth Banking On?
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April 30, 2012
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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April 28, 2012
MoneyShow’s Jim Jubak reviews the recent earnings reports from the banks, and shares his conclusions on what ...
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April 26, 2012
There are still some systemic problems for the big banks, but it seems things are improving, albeit slower than ...
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April 25, 2012
Zions is still struggling to get its business back on track, but the longer-term outlook is pretty solid.
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April 23, 2012
First Horizon's decisions on capital look a little strange relative to credit quality.
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April 19, 2012
Over time, dividends increase while your cost basis remains the same, which can make your actual yield ...
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April 19, 2012
Decades of making paper instead of "things" has taken the U.S. away from a manufacturing-based economy.
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April 18, 2012
Comerica is a bank still in transition. While historical returns on equity haven't been very good, this is truly a ...
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April 17, 2012
If Wells Fargo can attain (and then hold) a return on equity of 14% in 2016, these shares are still undervalued ...
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April 17, 2012
With so many factors threatening to collapse the general rally—or push it higher—investors need to keep ...
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April 14, 2012
The rough week has caused quite a bit of damage, and a deeper correction is likely. It pays to be defensive right ...
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April 14, 2012
Investors are betting most heavily and consistently on a US housing and consumer spending recovery, writes ...
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April 13, 2012
As earnings season kicks off, plenty of small caps could sneak under investors’ radar. Although these stocks ...
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April 11, 2012
It's always valuable to get the insights of an income fund pro to gauge the risks and opportunities that are ...
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April 05, 2012
Here's a look at the three best performing stocks in the S&P 500.
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April 05, 2012
Here's an earnings preview of our take on these four stocks.
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April 03, 2012
Aping a top value manager’s portfolio can pay off, even for those who don’t jump on a stock pick ...
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March 23, 2012
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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March 22, 2012
Banks are starting all over again looking to grow dividend payouts.
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March 19, 2012
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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March 15, 2012
The stress tests pondered the worst-case economic scenario so that investors could focus on the much more probable ...
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March 13, 2012
From a just-released report on the world’s largest banks, Dr. Martin Weiss shares his list of the most ...
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March 06, 2012
Lending data is finally on an uptrend and non-performing loans are decreasing. This may be the right time to bet on ...
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February 16, 2012
Decades of making paper instead of "things" has taken the U.S. away from a manufacturing-based economy.
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February 15, 2012
LPS looks cheap, but the legal unknowns are huge.
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February 13, 2012
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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January 31, 2012
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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January 30, 2012
In this age of self-esteem, when everyone is a winner, the stock market still views companies through a different, ...
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January 25, 2012
Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...
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January 23, 2012
Bank of America posted lousy earnings, but improving capital is the story that gets told.
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January 20, 2012
PNC has been a leader among banks, but delivered a more average performance this quarter.
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January 19, 2012
Wells Fargo is emerging as one of the best of the new banking industry, and offers affordable, undervalued stock.
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January 19, 2012
M&T needs more time to rebuild what was once a top-notch banking franchise.
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January 17, 2012
Investors will want to listen closely next week when major companies report their earnings for the quarter.
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January 16, 2012
Here are four companies that will be releasing their earnings on January 17th.
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January 11, 2012
Here is a preview of the big banks' earnings.
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January 11, 2012
Many regional and local banks are starting to do better as the economy expands. Here are three long-term winners, ...
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January 10, 2012
Bank warrants are a lucrative way to make a bet that U.S. financials will once again be respected by the investing ...
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January 05, 2012
While 2011 was a disappointing year for financial stocks, this market could see a significant rebound in 2012.
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December 28, 2011
Decades of making paper instead of "things" has taken the U.S. away from a manufacturing-based economy.
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December 28, 2011
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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December 21, 2011
An investor seeking to maximize returns will have to be patient during the turbulent ride.
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December 20, 2011
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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December 06, 2011
More bad news for Bank of America has the stock flirting with a dangerous price level.
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November 16, 2011
Decades of making paper instead of "things" has taken the U.S. away from a manufacturing-based economy.
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November 04, 2011
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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October 24, 2011
Bank of America is cheap, but management has much to do to realize that value.
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October 20, 2011
Citigroup’s growth is getting better, but it’s not fast enough to get the Street excited. Here are a few reasons why.
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October 20, 2011
Betting on financials today is a multi-year bet. Banks are down, but not out.
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October 19, 2011
Wells Fargo is trading well below its potential. This is a good buy for patient, value-oriented investors.
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October 14, 2011
Here are four companies that will be releasing their earnings on October 17.
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September 30, 2011
Decades of making paper instead of "things" has taken the U.S. away from a manufacturing-based economy.
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September 29, 2011
Trying to time the bottom before investing will almost always leave you waiting empty handed for another opportunity ...
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September 13, 2011
History has repeatedly shown that financials operate in cycles and when the cycle turns, Wall Street will again fall ...
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September 06, 2011
The latest quarterly banking profile from the FDIC indicates a profitable United States banking system. Investors ...
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August 24, 2011
BMO is posting solid results, but its growth strategy may be flawed and risky.
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August 17, 2011
Berkshire's 13F filing revealed what Buffett and his new investment manager Todd Combs have been up to.
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August 13, 2011
Panic selling notoriously produces great value opportunities, and these three stocks appear deeply undervalued when ...
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August 10, 2011
Bank of America is not without its problems. But under the helm of CEO Moynihan, the company is working quickly to ...
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July 26, 2011
U.S. Bancorp stands apart for its quality and diversification.
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July 25, 2011
Unlike most banks, M&T is getting full credit from the Street.
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July 22, 2011
Wells Fargo isn't showing much fast progress, but the company remains a long-term value.
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July 20, 2011
Bank of America is grinding through its mistakes.
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July 19, 2011
Citigroup is getting better, but at a snail's pace.
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July 15, 2011
Capital One posted strong second quarter earnings as its credit card customers did better at paying on their loans.
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July 13, 2011
When bank earnings are announced next week, investors can expect Capital One and M&T Bank to report slightly better ...
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July 12, 2011
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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July 11, 2011
Decades of making paper instead of "things" has taken the U.S. away from a manufacturing-based economy.
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July 03, 2011
There are still a lot of mixed signals that economies and markets are throwing off, but this could be the ideal ...
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June 07, 2011
With markets on a slippery slope, investors would be wise to reduce their risks by buying these temporarily-cheap ...
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June 02, 2011
Take advantage of selling sprees, to pay less than intrinsic value for a business.
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May 31, 2011
While there is still much to worry about within the global economy, financial stocks are priced to move.
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May 25, 2011
Buying what others are selling requires the courage to go it alone.
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April 27, 2011
Earnings season has already dropped some conclusive hints about stocks in the industrial, financial and health care ...
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April 27, 2011
PNC is another high-quality regional bank trading at an attractive discount to reasonable value.
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April 27, 2011
With the effects of the "Great Recession" still lingering, the number of unbanked and underbanked Americans ...
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April 26, 2011
Don't discount the value of dividends. They are real and can't be manipulated via accounting gimmicks.
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April 26, 2011
Proposed rules from the Federal Reserve on debit interchange fees received by banks will lead to sharp drops in ...
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April 20, 2011
M and T Bank's first quarter earnings surged, as the regional bank continued its recent tear.
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April 14, 2011
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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April 01, 2011
These stocks allow you to invest in some excellent companies, at a wider discount to intrinsic value than what ...
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March 23, 2011
The announced dividend increases are in most cases below the levels in 2007 and 2008, this is clearly a step in the ...
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March 14, 2011
Bank of America held an analyst meeting and touted the bank's brand, distribution network and product offerings.
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March 10, 2011
Bank of America reported better financial strength and capital levels as it emerges from the recession and financial ...
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March 04, 2011
We take a peek at Paulson and Company's holdings to see some stocks John Paulson has bought.
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March 02, 2011
Quality regional banks have well-capitalized balance sheets, and are trading cheaply, in relation to their bigger ...
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February 03, 2011
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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January 21, 2011
The bank is looking for a good year in 2011, though there are some concerns with its mortgage business.
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January 21, 2011
Despite the company's uncanny ability to generate exceptional profits, Goldman can not escape the overhaul in the ...
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January 19, 2011
Citi is still a mess, but credit is improving and that's the prime concern these days.
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January 18, 2011
Mid-size regional M & T Bank joined the parade of surging bank earnings by posting tremendous results for the ...
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January 10, 2011
Bank of America's settlement with the GSEs is good news, but a lot more work is left to finish.
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January 05, 2011
If you are looking for huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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December 22, 2010
In the past few weeks, the yield curve has steepened, which is a sign that the financial industry is well into ...
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December 21, 2010
A proposal to chop interchange fees could lead to a wide range of unintended consequences.
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December 15, 2010
Investing in long-term call options can lead to a huge payoff if they are used right.
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December 14, 2010
Many of the major banks announced their intentions to raise dividends. We take a look at which banks investors might ...
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December 14, 2010
With the government finally exiting its ownership of Citi, many investors are looking at the stock again.
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December 14, 2010
We take a peek at some of Berkshire Hathaway's top holdings to see what Warren Buffett sees.
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December 08, 2010
These stocks are poised to provide long-term gains for investors who are smart enough to get in on them now.
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December 07, 2010
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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November 22, 2010
With a per share cash position and book value that exceed the current trading price, BAC may be undervalued.
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November 09, 2010
We examine a group of preferred stock ETFs that have market beating dividend yields.
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November 03, 2010
M&T buys the struggling Wilmington Trust and its lucrative fee-based businesses. Can MTB bring a shine back to this ...
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October 21, 2010
U.S. Bancorp may just be the best bank in the country right now, and here's why.
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October 20, 2010
Bank of America looks cheap, but valuations won't improve until new sources of growth are in sight.
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October 20, 2010
Citi isn't in ruddy health, but it's out of intensive care.
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October 15, 2010
Because many warrants have a long time prior to expiration, they can offer an interesting way to bet on the ...
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September 14, 2010
Allied Irish needs a healthy operating environment, and that looks to be a ways off.
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July 27, 2010
No matter where you look, loan growth is weak, but credit quality is slowly recovering.
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July 21, 2010
Custody is not an exciting business, but investors should not overlook this toll collector in financial services.
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July 20, 2010
Goldman is far from perfect, but the company remains one the best managed and profitable institutions on the planet.
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July 20, 2010
Investors need to look closely at bank earnings; not all beats are the same.
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July 19, 2010
JPMorgan was the first of the big banks to come out with its earnings. But although they showed improvement, this ...
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July 16, 2010
The Congressional oversight panel overseeing the government bailout of the financial system believes the program has ...
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July 12, 2010
Wal-Mart's move into banking is not nearly so revolutionary as it sounds.
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June 03, 2010
In his testimony in front of Congress, Buffett goes easy on the ratings agencies. Is he serious?
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May 25, 2010
Buffett's long-term investing approach may not be for everyone, but it has sure worked for him.
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May 05, 2010
Buffett's defense of Goldman won't go unnoticed by investors.
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April 23, 2010
Trading profits led the way for Morgan Stanley, as they did for several of the other big banks.
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April 22, 2010
What are the regional banks telling us about the state of the recovery?
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April 22, 2010
Financials are leading the way in the recovery, and Goldman has the potential to lead financials.
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April 21, 2010
JP Morgan Chase reported strong earnings, mostly from its investment banking segment.
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April 16, 2010
In the banking world, slow and steady is often a good thing.
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April 08, 2010
Will improving economic conditions spur the banking sector to record highs?
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March 23, 2010
Are the most respected and admired companies also the best investments right now?
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February 24, 2010
The superstar investors are in the news with the filings of their fourth quarter positions. Should retail investors ...
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February 18, 2010
Earnings misses have dampened hopes for any near-term price gains in this space.
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January 27, 2010
As the market stands poised to go either way, the reports of these big financials have the power to make or break ...
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January 27, 2010
In banking, management is everything, and Wells Fargo has excellent management that knows how to manage risk.
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January 26, 2010
The four largest U.S. based banks have all reported fourth quarter of 2009 earnings.
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January 25, 2010
Small business job creation is the key to a strong economy; as a result, so are banks that support small business.
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January 25, 2010
You can your portfolio based on companies and regions of the world that give to those in need.
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January 25, 2010
Government demand for regional banks to repay capital could cause these banks to struggle during the continued weak ...
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January 25, 2010
Citigroup made some progress in earnings this quarter, but it is still lagging behind other banks. Has Citi become a ...
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January 22, 2010
The bull move from the March bottom was driven by renewed confidence in the financial sector.
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January 19, 2010
Certain opportunities exist that can make the use of LEAPS a very intriguing bet.
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January 19, 2010
Bearish investors in the financial sector adjusted their targets to start off 2010, shifting between various banking ...
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January 06, 2010
Many banks bought back an excess of stock during the boom times, something that they regretted when the recession hit.
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January 05, 2010
At the current price, Berkshire shares look set for another market-beating decade.
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December 29, 2009
Taxpayers have made money on bank TARP allocations.
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December 17, 2009
Many of TARP's loans have been repaid by banking institutions. But what does that mean for Citibank's future?
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December 10, 2009
A look at two New England regional banks.
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December 03, 2009
All value investors ought to keep abreast of the thinking - and actions - of the world's wealthiest individual.
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October 23, 2009
Citigroup came out with a convoluted earnings report that raise questions as to the future profitability of the bank.
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September 21, 2009
More day trading provides opportunity for investors - and you don't need to be a day trader to take advantage of it.
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September 15, 2009
Decades of making paper instead of "things" has taken the U.S. away from a manufacturing-based economy.
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September 08, 2009
It's not the norm to see preferred shares climb 100% to 200% in a matter of months, but these aren't normal times.
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September 07, 2009
Default rates on commercial real estate loans continue to move higher and may be the next phase of the credit crisis.
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September 01, 2009
We take a look at some ETFs, and see that you can ease investors fears by going with the large players.
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August 28, 2009
Here are a couple of options that might be the perfect thing for your portfolio.
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August 28, 2009
The stock market's rally continues to be impressive, but insiders are running for the exits.
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August 20, 2009
These two regional banks may be perfect for long-term plays.
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July 30, 2009
A look back at the last month's headlines in the financial world.
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July 21, 2009
Recent earnings reports from major banks suggest that consumer losses during this credit cycle may have peaked.
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July 21, 2009
Here are some safe dividends with a 5% dividend or more, a rarity these days for stocks in the S&P 500.
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July 15, 2009
Goldman Sachs continues to shine and demonstrate why it stands above the rest.
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June 30, 2009
Some stocks to watch for the second half of 2009.
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June 29, 2009
The S&P 500 has pulled back 6% since its peak on June 12, and investors can use this to add new positions. We give ...
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June 19, 2009
Capital One's credit metrics are still deteriorating, is now the time to take some off the table?
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June 18, 2009
Not everyone agrees with the Federal Reserve's and the Treasury's recent involvement in the financial markets. ...
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June 16, 2009
On the heels of its purchase of distressed National City Bank last fall, PNC continues to grow into its new ...
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June 05, 2009
Target-date retirement fund companies may be a better investment option than the funds themselves.
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June 03, 2009
GM and Citigroup being removed from the DJIA should cause investors to focus on diversification.
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May 27, 2009
Not long ago, it seemed that any bank was worthy of investment. False.
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May 22, 2009
The new credit card rules passed by congress will have a large impact on how the industry conducts its business, ...
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May 20, 2009
Auction rate securities remain frozen more than a year after auctions began to fail. A restart of this market may ...
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May 13, 2009
This company has managed its operations well through the recession and will emerge on the other side ready to make ...
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May 11, 2009
The Supervisory Capital Assessment Program results show a manageable need for capital, and even more importantly, ...
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May 08, 2009
Charlie Munger's previous predictions about the global economy have come to fruition.
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April 28, 2009
Grumbling by megabank CEOs about President Obama's credit card reform plan is unfounded. It's just a big deal to the ...
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April 16, 2009
How in the world did Wells and Goldman pull off profitable quarters when the financial sky is falling?
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April 10, 2009
The sale of the Hancock Tower in Boston at 50% of its 2006 sale price is a bad commentary for banks' collateral ...
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March 25, 2009
Visa and MasterCard are pushing plastic as a secure option over cash in hand.
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March 24, 2009
The Big Five Canadian banks are handling the recession far better than their U.S. counterparts. Let's look at why ...
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March 13, 2009
A small-cap Vanguard ETF offers investors diversification and low expenses along with positive returns above mid- ...
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March 06, 2009
There are still a few companies that investors can count on for high dividend yields.
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March 02, 2009
The new Obama Administration plan to stabilize the financial system may have the unintended effect of increasing ...
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February 26, 2009
The conventional wisdom is that banks are contracting lending due to low capital and the recession, but the data so ...
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February 25, 2009
This business process outsourcing company is thriving on the mortgage meltdown and down economy.
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February 24, 2009
Talk of nationalizing Bank of America and Citigroup is not the solution to the financial system. The government ...
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February 17, 2009
Investors who are over the leverage game should consider ETFs as a way to maximize returns and increase exposure.
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February 16, 2009
UBS cautiously predicts profitability for 2009 and, in the process, creates template for U.S. banks to follow to ...
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February 16, 2009
Another financial bailout; same expected results.
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December 18, 2008
Financial stocks suffered unprecedented strife in 2008. What will a new year bring?
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December 11, 2008
With American Express and GM seeking bank (and bailout) status, who will be next?
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November 20, 2008
We examine the winners and losers from the private equity partnership of JPMorgan Chase and DealerTrack.
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November 04, 2008
PNC Financial Group bought troubled regional bank National City with the help of federal bailout money.
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October 20, 2008
We examine a group of preferred stock ETFs to see why they have fared so poorly as of late.
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October 15, 2008
Bernanke and Paulson cook up a scheme to save the banks. It looks ugly, but it should help.
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October 10, 2008
High volume movers for Friday include Wachovia, Macy's and Infosys Technologies.
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October 06, 2008
Wells Fargo made a rival bid for crumbling Wachovia, one that didn't require a taxpayer funded backstop. Does this ...
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September 30, 2008
We examine why the government has decided to save some banks while letting others fail and what this means to investors.
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September 24, 2008
Investment banking is in search of new profits and liquidity under commercial banking rules.
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September 04, 2008
Investors interested in fixed-income should consider this trio of bond ETFs.
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August 22, 2008
There are numerous banks trading at cheap levels, but larger banks are still hesitant to bite. Should investors be ...
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August 19, 2008
We peek into Berkshire Hathaway's top holdings to see what Warren Buffett sees. This week's pick is perennial ...
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July 22, 2008
Surprise, Surprise. The national banks posted another round of brutal numbers. The sector's real strength lies in ...
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July 21, 2008
Citigroup and Bank of America were the latest banks to get an "A" for effort from the market despite weak results.
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July 18, 2008
Learn what June's sky-high CPI numbers mean to investors, banks and the U.S. economy.
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June 23, 2008
We take a peek at some of Berkshire Hathaway's top holdings to see what Warren Buffett sees.
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April 22, 2008
On consecutive trading days the two largest U.S. banks reported dismal results. Learn what's in store for the big banks.
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April 18, 2008
Better-than-expected numbers from JPMorgan and Wells Fargo boosted the sector, but investors should remain cautious.
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April 01, 2008
Fremont General has to shore up capital for its banking unit. Failure would mean the biggest U.S. bank collapse in ...
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August 17, 2007
Glenn Curtis gives his take on the recent changes within Berkshire's portfolio.
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May 25, 2007
The new global economy presents ample business opportunities for an old-economy stalwart.
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May 07, 2007
Despite the recent weakness in the subprime mortgage sector, it may be time to buy shares in the regional banks.
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March 02, 2007
Fears of the sub-prime lending market's downturn have made for some good entry points into stocks such as USB.
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March 01, 2007
Are concerns regarding Wells Fargo's sub-prime mortgage exposure overdone?
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February 27, 2007
So what's behind Bank of America's decision to issue credit cards to U.S. residents who do not have social security ...
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October 18, 2006
Berkshire Hathaway’s past investing successes may make future successes more difficult to come by.
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August 31, 2006
John H. Harland and Deluxe change their business models to cope with a decaying check-writing business.
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August 17, 2006
Countrywide Financial continues to post earnings and revenue growth in a difficult interest rate and housing ...
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March 29, 2006
A look inside the financial services company's prospects.
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December 21, 2005
Another example of a sector that "falls between the cracks" - elearning.
