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JPMorgan Chase Acquires WePay: What Investors Need to Know
In October, America's largest bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), made a massive acquisition in the financial technology space when it paid an undisclosed sum to acquire WePay. WePay....
3 Top Warren Buffett Stocks to Consider Buying Now
The stock market is close to its all-time high, and it is increasingly difficult to find attractively valued businesses to invest in. Even in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) stock....
2 Stocks That Pay You Each Month
Normally, dividend-paying stocks hand out their disbursements once every quarter. For those who just can't wait that long, there exists a handful of issuers that pay their shareholders every....
Is Goldman Sachs' Stock Worth a Look?
Buying any stocks right now is a brave move, given the rally in the market since this time last year. But if you're going to do so, then it's important to keep valuation and recent performance in....
Here’s Why Citigroup Stock Is Riskier Than Other Banks
Citigroup (NYSE: C) has done a lot over the past decade to streamline its operations and reduce risk, but it's still one of the riskiest banks you can invest in. One place this shows up is in....
Why Are Bank Stocks in Retreat?
If you're an investor in bank stocks, you'd be excused for wondering why they've been in retreat, with the KBW Bank Index closing down the past five days in a row. What's behind the decline? It's....
Wells Fargo Stock Seems Cheap, But Is It?
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has been the focus of a lot of unpleasant attention this year after regulators announced in September 2016 that thousands of its employees spent years opening millions of....
Here’s Why Ambac Financial Stock Is Down 16% Today
Insurance company Ambac Financial (NASDAQ: AMBC), which provides products such as bond insurance, reported a third-quarter adjusted loss of $149.8 million, or $3.30 per share, down from a profit....
Here's How Higher Interest Rates Help Bank of America
For bank investors right now, there are few things more important than the direction of interest rates. The higher rates climb, the more money banks will make.Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) serves as....
Why Higher Interest Rates Are Good for Bank Stocks
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates in both of the last two Decembers, and it seems prepared to do so again next month. There's a 97% chance of that happening, in fact, according to the....
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in November
With the stock market at record highs, it can be difficult to find attractive stocks to buy. However, there are some in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) closely followed stock....
Here's Why Bank of America's Stock Is Up So Much This Year
What's the best-performing big bank stock so far in 2017? The answer is: Bank of America (NYSE: BAC).Shares of the nation's second-biggest bank by assets are up 21% since the beginning of the....
Record VIX Trading Continues to Catalyze Cboe Global Markets' Earnings
Options exchange operator Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) reported record revenue on its release of third-quarter 2017 earnings on Tuesday. In addition to enjoying acquired revenue from....
What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean to You?
The Federal Reserve and other key central banks have begun a rate-hike cycle. Here's what it means for you as a consumer and as a borrower, as well as what higher interest rates mean for bank....
Walker & Dunlop Returns to Faster Growth
Real estate has been a hot commodity in recent years, and strength in the commercial real estate market has made it necessary for buyers to get the financing and related services that they need in....
American Express Is Getting Serious About Its High-End Credit Cards
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has been known as the leader in high-end credit card products for many years now, and recent news indicates a renewed effort from the company to maintain that....
Discover Financial's Unenviable, Undeniable, and Unbelievable Problem
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) recently reported its third-quarter earnings, and investors heard a familiar story: The company is seeing higher revenue, solid loan portfolio growth -- and....
Big Banks Show Major P2P Payment Growth
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments are the act of one person electronically sending money to another person through a platform. While most people still use cash or write checks, there is no denying that....
My 3 Largest Stock Holdings, and Why I Love Each One
Many financial writers, myself included, write about dozens of stocks on a regular basis. While I believe in every recommendation I make, there's no possible way that I could own every single one....
Why OneMain Holdings, Inc. Stock Plunged on Tuesday
Shares of OneMain Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: OMF) are down by about 12% as of 3:30 p.m. EST as new disclosure suggests that it backed away from an earlier decision to put itself up for sale. Language....
A Trifecta of Financial World Changes That Favor the Status Quo
Industry Focus: Financials edition host Michael Douglass and Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel look at three big financial news stories from the last week.They discuss what investors should expect....
A Foolish Take: Bank Branches Aren't Dead Yet
The bank industry is struggling through the same travails as the retail industry. Just like e-commerce is causing retailers to shutter stores, the growth of digital banking is reducing the need for
3 Big Developments From American Express' Latest Quarter
The American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) recently reported its third-quarter earnings, and at first glance, there seems to be a lot for current investors to like. The company's total revenue, net....
This Investment Turned $1,000 Into $2.2 Billion in Less Than 8 Years
Traditionally, the stock market is the go-to investment for people who understand the value that time and compounding can bring to the table. Over its long history, the stock market has returned....
This Bank Has Tripled in Size Since the Financial Crisis
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has gotten into its fair share of trouble of late, but that doesn't change the progress the California-based bank has made over the past decade at growing market....