Bank of America Corp (BAC), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): The Upcoming Events To Watch

Jobless claims: This week’s big jump in jobless claims was another jolt to the markets that had been waiting for a declining trend to start. As we continue to move through this economic recovery, the importance of labor statistics to bank investors will remain high.

Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index: Consumer sentiment is up this week, giving more hope that consumer spending will also see a positive trend going forward. If the Bloomberg index shows a continued positive trend, investors should take note that lending may become more popular as outlooks on the economy improve.

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Each week there’s new information to assess and analyze, but keep in mind that no headline will make or break your bank stock. Keep an eye on the data and statistics that may help bolster your bank’s fundamentals, and don’t worry about the rest. As a long-term investor, know your investment thesis and stick with it. And as always, you can learn more by logging on to Fool.com.

The article 7 Must-Watch Announcements for Bank Investors Next Week originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Jessica Alling.

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