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This Is Good News for Bank of America Stock
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday, a move that will bolster the bottom lines of banks. Yet, bank stocks nevertheless dropped in the wake of the news, with Bank of America....
3 High-Growth Stocks for Rising Interest Rates
Interest rates are rising, giving lift to virtually every financial stock in 2017. But investors are especially bullish on a few choice stocks, sending shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW), SVB....
The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Bitcoin
Historically, no asset has been better at making investors money over time than the stock market. Looking back decades, stocks tend to average an annual return of 7%, inclusive of dividend....
3 Growth Stocks for Successful Investors
To be a successful growth stock investor, it's important to look beyond the trendiest growth stocks that are constantly in the headlines. With that in mind, here's why our investors believe BofI....
Here's Why Your Bank Account Interest Rate Won't Go Up Even If the Fed Raises Rates
The Federal Reserve has raised rates four times since 2015. The market expects a fifth post-crisis increase in the Fed's target rate on Wednesday, which would bring the fed target to a range of....
What It Costs to Buy the "12 Days of Christmas" Gifts
Image source: Getty Images.While a partridge in a pear tree has not been a fashionable gift to give in a very long time (if ever), it's the first present mentioned in the popular Christmas song....
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley: A Closer Look Into The 2 Big Investment Banks
Industry Focus: Financials edition host Michael Douglass and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel look at investment banking and the two largest U.S. investment banks, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and....
1 Figure That Sums Up Why Bitcoin Is So Dangerous
Over the long term, there's been no more consistent creator of wealth than the stock market. Stocks have returned an average of 7% per year, inclusive of dividend reinvestment and adjusted for....
Better Buy: BofI Holding, Inc. vs. Bank of America
On the back of a still-humming economy, gradually rising interest rates, and the prospect of a big corporate tax cut, U.S. banks have been doing well lately. Two that have put up encouraging....
CME Bitcoin Futures: A Better Way to Buy (or Short) Bitcoin?
Bitcoin has seen immense gains so far in 2017, and prices have been extremely turbulent, hitting investors with substantial corrections even amid a general upward trend. Bitcoin futures have....
Mark My Words: Bitcoin Could Plunge on December 11
Historically, the stock market has been the greatest creator of long-term wealth, and it certainly hasn't disappointed in 2017. Each of the three major U.S. indexes have logged dozens of fresh....
3 Top Bank Stocks to Buy in December
Bank stocks have been on a tear this month because of potential earnings tailwinds tied to deregulation, tax reform, and rising interest rates. Despite the recent run-up, there's likely still more....
15 Cryptocurrencies With Billion-Dollar Market Caps
Though they may have begun the year as a taboo investment, cryptocurrencies as a whole have taken center stage and captured the attention of investors worldwide. With more than 1,300 virtual....
Will Bank of America Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
The financial industry went to the brink of extinction in 2008, and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) was one of the most dramatically affected banking institutions during the crisis. B of A has done an....
"Bitcoin Stocks" Get a New Member as Cboe Launches Bitcoin Futures on Sunday, Dec. 10
The price of bitcoin, the oldest and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has skyrocketed 1,578%, from less than $1,000 to $15,973 in 2017, as of 4:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 7. (The price provided here....
Why PayPal Holdings Wants Out of (and Synchrony Financial Wants In) the Credit Game
Last month, PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced it would be selling its U.S. consumer credit portfolio to Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF). Under the terms of the deal, Synchrony Financial....
CBOE Bitcoin Futures: How Will They Work and Can I Invest With Them?
Bitcoin has been the surprise big winner of 2017, with prices having soared higher as the cryptocurrency gains credibility among a broader set of users as a store of value. One thing that's....
Citi Could Soon Report Its Largest-Ever Quarterly Loss
If the Senate's tax reform bill becomes law, Citigroup (NYSE: C) would be a $20 billion loser -- at least on paper.At a conference on Wednesday, the bank's chief financial officer, John Gerspach,....
Is Bank of the Internet a Buy?
After a considerable run-up in its stock price following the Great Recession, the popularity of Bank of Internet's corporate parent BofI Holding (NASDAQ: BOFI) has dimmed. So far this year, BofI....
BofI Holding's Future Growth Catalysts
BofI Holding (NASDAQ: BOFI) has grown tremendously in recent years, but it's still a relatively small bank. Here are some of the catalysts that could help grow its business even more, as well as....
A Brief History of BofI Holding
A few years ago, BofI's (NASDAQ: BOFI) lending business was almost entirely mortgage-based, and its deposit accounts were mainly CDs. That's no longer the case. Here's a discussion of how the....
How BofI Holding Earns High Returns With Little Risk
BofI Holding (NASDAQ: BOFI) operates at a high net interest margin and delivers some of the best returns in the banking industry. In this clip, Michael Douglass and Matt Frankel discuss how the....
BofI Holding's Valuation: Cheap or Expensive?
BofI (NASDAQ: BOFI) trades for a seemingly high valuation, but that's because it is more profitable and efficient than other banks. In this clip, Industry Focus: Financials host Michael Douglass....
How BofI Holding Makes Money
With an online-only business model, BofI Holding (NASDAQ: BOFI) is a unique bank. But, like all banks, its primary business is taking deposits, lending money, and profiting from the difference in....
Will JPMorgan Chase Do a Stock Split in 2018?
The financial sector has gone through extremely volatile times over the past 15 years. Having benefited greatly from the housing boom in the early and mid-2000s, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and....