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Exploring How 1 Bank Makes Its Money
Many investors shy away from investing in banks because they seem too complex or too difficult to understand, as they often have their hands in many different businesses.
Big Bank Stocks: Why Risky Bankers Get Fired (and Conservative Ones Don’t)
At the end of last week, I wrote an article about "the most important thing" in banking.
Bank of America Corp (BAC): BB&T Corporation (BBT)’s Efficiency Ratio Is Up, Should Shareholders Be Concerned?
There are two ways a bank can cannibalize revenue and, by implication, shareholder return: They can underwrite bad loans and/or operate inefficiently -- that is, to allow expenses...
Citigroup Inc. (C), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), U.S. Bancorp (USB) – Big Banks vs. Baby Banks: Which Would You Buy?
Motley Fool analyst Matt Koppenheffer sits down with Rick Engdahl for a side-of-desk interview about banks.
U.S. Bancorp (USB), PNC Financial Services (PNC): Two Super-Regional Banks to Watch
Motley Fool analyst Matt Koppenheffer sits down with Rick Engdahl for a side-of-desk interview about banks.
Bank of America Corp (BAC), Citigroup Inc. (C): 2 Reasons U.S. Bancorp (USB) Is So Ridiculously Successful
If it stands as an example for anything, it's that the business model of a traditional bank still reigns supreme over the universal model of its too-big-to-fail competitors like...
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): This Is Why Bank of America Corp (BAC) Lags Its Peers
If you own shares of Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), then it's likely you've wondered why it always seems to be so far behind its nearest competitors -- JPMorgan Chase & Co...
Billionaire Ken Griffin Thinks Apple Inc. (AAPL) Is Cheap. What About His Other Picks?
Many investors and market watchers claim that quarterly 13Fs from hedge funds are of limited use to mom-and-pop traders.
PNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC), BB&T Corporation (BBT): JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM)’s Impressive Accomplishment
At a bare minimum, a great bank must do two things: gather up copious amounts of deposits, and write good loans.
Northstar Realty Finance Corp. (NRF), U.S. Bancorp (USB): Stocks Growing Their Dividends by 25% Per Year
Dividend investors would be wise to focus not just on a stock's current yield but also on the long-term growth potential of its dividends.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), BB&T Corporation (BBT): Five Important Charts About Banks
The nation's banks are headed in the right direction.
Capital One Financial Corp. (COF), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), U.S. Bancorp (USB): One Stock Crushing the Competition but Overlooked by Investors
Over the past several years, Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:COF) has transformed from a credit card juggernaut to a more traditional bank.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), U.S. Bancorp (USB): Winning Bank Stock Criteria
Investors seeking premier Main Street banking stocks with excellent long-term income and capital appreciation prospects, without the Wall Street razzle-dazzle accounting, derivatives...
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB): Insiders and Hedge Funds Are Buying, Should You?
At the moment, there are many metrics market participants can use to monitor stocks. A couple of the most innovative are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
American International Group Inc (AIG), Citigroup Inc. (C) & JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Lead The Most Popular Financial Stocks In The Hedge Fund Industry
There are a number of things we look for when hedge funds and other major investors release their quarterly 13F filings.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Bank of America Corp (BAC): Mortgage Rates Are Surging, and It Cost These People Their Jobs
With the refinancing boom waning as interest rates rise, Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) recently announced that it will cut 2,300 jobs in its mortgage unit, even though it saw its...
Hedge Funds Are Buying U.S. Bancorp (USB)
In the eyes of many traders, hedge funds are seen as useless, outdated investment tools of a forgotten age.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), U.S. Bancorp (USB), People’s United Financial, Inc. (PBCT): Why a 7.4% Unemployment Rate Is a Bad Sign for Your Investments
Yes, I know the S&P has been flirting with 1,700, and I know the economy has been adding 160,000 to 200,000 jobs per month for quite some time now. But that is today.
Warren Buffett News: Bank Investments, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) & H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ)’s Goals
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A), H.J.
Capital One Financial Corp. (COF), PNC Financial Services (PNC): One Number You Shouldn’t Ignore
Its 44% revenue growth year over year bested regional banking counterparts PNC Financial Services (NYSE:PNC) and U.S.
Citigroup Inc. (C), Bank of America Corp (BAC), PNC Financial Services (PNC), U.S. Bancorp (USB): There’s More to Bank Capital Than Meets the Eye
If you were to hone in on the capital positions of the nation's six biggest banks, you'd likely notice an interesting anomaly.
Visa Inc (V), AFLAC Incorporated (AFL), BB&T Corporation (BBT): These Financial-Services Companies Are Poised to Grow
Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), U.S. Bancorp (USB), Citigroup Inc. (C): If You Hate Bank of America Corp (BAC), Then Buy Its Stock!
If Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) were a senior in high school, it wouldn't be selected as the most popular member of its graduating class.
Capital One Financial Corp. (COF), PNC Financial Services (PNC), U.S. Bancorp (USB): The Reason Behind 1 Bank’s Massive Margins
Net interest margin, or NIM, takes the money a bank earns in interest from its loans and investments, subtracts the interest it pays out on its deposits, and divides the result...
Warren Buffett Is Bullish on General Motors Company (GM) and Suncor Energy Inc. (USA) (SU)
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is one of the most closely followed investors in the market due to its remarkable track record and its long-term investment focus.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), U.S. Bancorp (USB): Increased Regulation Harms Big Bank Bottom-Lines and You
The government’s strict regulation of banks provides both a blessing and a curse.
Bank of America Corp (BAC), Mobile and Beyond: How Banks Are Catering to Tech-Savvy Customers
Technology has become an integral part of daily life for most people. And with greater technological capabilities comes steeper demands from users.
Capital One Financial Corp. (COF), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) & More: An Overlooked Stock May Be This ‘Hated’ Sector’s Best Bargain
Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) shares hit an all-time high on July 8. The other three large U.S.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Two Words That Every Investor Needs to Hear
Few businesses can survive without happy customers. And when it comes to focusing on customers needs, banks can sure talk the talk, but can they...
Bank of America Corp (BAC): Banking, When Do Fundamentals Outweigh Trust?
The financial collapse of 2007, and the recession that followed in 2008, changed the way we looked at banks forever.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): All That Glitters Is Not Gold
The earnings season has kicked off within the US financial sector as JPMorgan Chase & Co.
U.S. Bancorp (USB), Bank of America Corp (BAC): Looking for a Rally? Banks to Buy Ahead of Q2 Earnings
Earnings season is underway, and the center of attention will shift to the banking sector during the week of July 15. Last Friday, banking giants JPMorgan Chase & Co.
First Republic Bank (FRC): The Rising Star in the Banking Industry
At the moment, banks may be one of the best opportunities for investors.
Bank of America Corp (BAC), U.S. Bancorp (USB) – Stalled Student Loan Bill: Here’s How It Affects You
Interest rates on federally subsidized Stafford student loans doubled as of July 1, and since then, Congress has tried to pass a student loan bill that would give students and...
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): One Mortgage-Rate Chart That Makes Bankers Drool
Interest rates are rising, and mortgage rates have gone along for the ride. According to Freddie Mac, for the week of July 12, 2012, the average rate on a U.S.
All Is Not Well for Citigroup Inc. (C)
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) is the third largest bank in the US and also has an extensive global presence.
Bank of America Corp (BAC): Banks Hit on Fees That Won’t Drive Customers Crazy
Since interest rates have hit bottom -- reducing the revenue that banks generally pull in from products such as loans and securities -- banks have been scrambling to come up with...
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Can History Repeat Itself?
The rising interest rate environment since the first quarter had a mixed impact on the U.S. financial sector.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Bank of America Corp (BAC): Friday’s “Catastrophic Surge” in Mortgage Rates
If you're thinking about buying a home, then you're probably not going to like what I'm about to say.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), U.S. Bancorp (USB), Citigroup Inc (C): Could Higher Rates Still Mean Book Value Growth for Your Bank?
The first half the current quarter was marked by climbing interest rates thanks to the speculation that started since May that the Fed might be ending its aggressive bond buying...
Bank of America Corp (BAC), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): 5 Facts about Underwater Homeowners
The housing recovery is gaining momentum. Home prices are heading higher. Builders are ramping up construction.
U.S. Bancorp (USB), Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (STP): This Week in Solar
Solar stocks had an up and down week, but at the end of the day the industry trends are still getting stronger.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), BB&T Corporation (BBT), U.S. Bancorp (USB): Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise Most in 38 Years
Take a look at the following chart. As you can see, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased this week to 4.46%. Is that a big jump? Sure.
Bank of America Corp (BAC) and U.S. Bank Are Friends of Freedom
When it comes to consumer relations, surveys pretty regularly show that big banks finish last.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Citigroup Inc (C): A Dominant Force in the Financial World
A leading diversified financial institution, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Predictions for BB&T Corporation (BBT)
Few regional banking stocks in the U.S. today cost more than BB&T Corporation (NYSE:BBT) stock. Indeed, the stock's biggest distinguishing factor is probably its priciness.
U.S. Bancorp (USB), PNC Financial Services (PNC): Are These Banks Well Suited for Rising Interest Rates?
Many regional banks in the US emerged stronger after the 2008 financial meltdown.
Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) & Bank of America Corp (BAC): Is Your Bank Better Than Congress?
That's according to a recent Gallup poll that showed 26% of poll respondents with a "great deal / quite a lot" of confidence in banks, while only 10% said the same about Congress...
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), U.S. Bancorp (USB): Higher Rates Mean Higher Returns for These Banks
Increased volatility and higher interest rates have caused headaches for many banking companies. However, that is not the case for JPMorgan Chase & Co.
