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A Better Tune From KeyCorp Fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations, but more work is needed on the consumer business. Patient investors might just want to hang on.   |
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February 23, 2007
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Bank Investing 101 More than 1,000 banks trade publicly in the United States, and ferreting out which ones are good investments can be a daunting process. But it's a worthwhile process given some of the attractive features of banks as investments. |
The Motley Fool
April 20, 2007 |
Tough Times in Puerto Rico: Fool by Numbers The Puerto Rican banking company Popular released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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June 9, 2006
Jason Ramage |
W Holding Cheap? Don't Bank on It One Puerto Rican bank looks like an enticing deal, but W Holding is likely just a trap for value investors. |
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July 20, 2007 |
Comerica Crawls Through Q2: Fool by Numbers The bank released 2007 second-quarter earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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April 23, 2007
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City National's Mediocrity Really Isn't Don't be fooled by the slow EPS growth. This is an appealing stock to own over the long term, especially given the expectation for improving earnings momentum. |
FDIC FYI
November 26, 2002 |
Quarterly Banking Profile Commercial Banking Performance, Third Quarter 2002 Gains on securities sales keep earnings near record level... Weakness in overseas operations limits industry profits... Margins improve at community banks, decline at larger institutions... Strong mortgage demand fuels growth in loans... Asset-quality problems continue to grow at large banks |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Not Quite Wacky for Wachovia Wachovia is a well-run and growing financial institution. It's just not the cheapest option out there for investors. |
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July 18, 2007 |
KeyCorp Knows the Keys to Success: Fool by Numbers The bank released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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October 15, 2009
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Poor, Poor Citigroup Who loves the beleaguered bank? Only Uncle Sam. |
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July 19, 2007
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It's Not Easy Being Popular Things keep getting worse for the dominant bank of Puerto Rico. Investors, take note. |
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July 20, 2007 |
A Sluggish Quarter at PNC: Fool by Numbers Quarterly earnings at PNC Financial Services show weakened returns from private equity, increased non-performing assets, and generally disappointing figures. |
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August 31, 2005
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A Closer Look at Bank Stocks These investors must deal with unusual terms and funny-looking financial statements, but the rewards can be well worth it. |
FDIC FYI
June 3, 2002 |
Favorable Interest-Rate Environment Drives Record First-Quarter Bank Earnings Commercial banks earned a record $21.7 billion in the first quarter of 2002, besting the previous quarterly earnings record set in the first quarter of 2001 by 9.6 percent. |
The Motley Fool
July 14, 2006
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Popular but Struggling Times are tough for Banco Popular, Puerto Rico's largest homegrown bank. Investors, don't expect a dramatic overnight improvement in the business or its stock price. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2006
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Small Banks Need Love, Too: United Community Banks This tiny bank is growing through quality customer service. There aren't an abundance of growth stories in the banking world, it's not surprising that these shares are a bit expensive. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2007 |
Washington Mutual's Creditable Quarter: Fool by Numbers The bank released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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September 22, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
A Closer Look at Bank Stocks Learn the secrets of investing in this often-intimidating sector. |
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2010
Russ Krull |
Citigroup Is Starting to Look Good Despite some low points, the FDIC report shows a much healthier banking industry compared to a year ago. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Main Street Needs Resurfacing This Atlanta bank is taking the right steps, but the valuation is not enough of a bargain. |
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January 20, 2010
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Inside Bank of America's Earnings It's all in the numbers. |
The Motley Fool
April 12, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Commerce Still Builds for the Future Will rapid loan and deposit growth at the bank ultimately mean prosperity for shareholders? |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2005
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Sleep Well With BB&T This bank likely won't ever be a hot tip, but steady performance has a role in almost all portfolios. |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2006
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Marshall & Ilsley's Commanding Performance Consistency and quality matter. This bank has both. Investors, take note. |
U.S. Banker
March 2008
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2007: The Year Of the Silent Scream The banking-sector recession showed up clearly in an annual ranking of the top 100 institutions by three-year average return on equity. |
The Motley Fool
October 20, 2009
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BB&T's "Beat" Can't Mask a Struggling Sector Some bright spots in a dark environment. |
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April 9, 2007
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What's the Deal With Bank Reserves? Understanding a bank's loan loss reserve is tricky, but it will be an important topic as investors head into first-quarter earnings |
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April 13, 2007
Emil Lee |
Bank of Granite Stonewalled Although the bank is undoubtedly well-run, the company's results continue to lag because of a tough banking environment, as well as exposure to lackluster local economies. |
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October 14, 2005
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Bank on This Yield The long-term outperformance of the banking industry and historical strong growth in dividends make banks a natural fit for an investor seeking growth and dividend income. |
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September 9, 2008
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Throwdown: Wells Fargo vs. BB&T Leeeet's get readddy to rummbbbllle! |
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August 25, 2006
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Big Dividends Down Under This handful of companies from Australia yields more than 4%. Telstra... Telecom Corp of New Zealand... Amcor... Australia & New Zealand Banking... Westpac Banking... National Australia Bank... etc. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2007 |
United Community Banking Away Profits: Fool by Numbers At United Community Banks it has been a very good second quarter. |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2007
Joseph Khattab |
Time to Dump the Banks? After reading the FDIC's quarterly report, you may just want to dump every financial investment you own, but don't panic just yet. |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2007
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M&T Still Fogbound Market conditions continue to squeeze results at M&T Bank; third-quarter results missed estimates. |
The Motley Fool
January 3, 2012
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2012 Preview: Popular Here's what the new year has in store for Popular. |
FDIC FYI
August 29, 2002 |
Strong Bank Earnings Reflect Nature of U.S. Downturn Second quarter 2002 earnings results for commercial banks show that the benefits of a steep yield curve continue to outweigh the costs of higher credit losses. |
The Motley Fool
July 15, 2005
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National City's Knockout Numbers The financial company's second-quarter results far exceed analysts' estimates. |
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August 7, 2007 |
Profit Down at Capital Corp. of the West: Fool by Numbers Capitol Corp. of the West releases earnings for the second quarter. The numbers show a huge drop in net profit. |
Bank Technology News
March 2007
Glen Fest |
Business Banking: Small Banks Beefing Up Commercial Capabilities Four in five community institutions say they will increase tech spending on capabilities such as cash management and imaging to attract corporate banking customers. |
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December 2, 2011
Shubh Datta |
Housing Crisis Still Haunts Regions Regions Financial's fourth straight quarterly profit fails to satisfy the Street. |
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January 12, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
M&T Bank: Smart Prevails M&T isn't cheap relative to your average bank, but it is a better-than-average operator trading at a bit of a discount to historical valuations. |
The Motley Fool
January 19, 2005
Rich Smith |
1-800-Flowers Smells Funny Despite a misleading headline and a short-term drop in both net profits and free cash flow,1-800-Flowers could well bloom into a promising investment. |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2007 |
Mercantile Non-Performs: Fool by Numbers The regional bank released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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July 18, 2007 |
State Street on the Right Path: Fool by Numbers The bank released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
U.S. Banker
March 2008
John Adams |
Another Lending Sector Teeters on the Edge Like a bad virus, the subprime-mortgage-driven plague is spreading from one sector of banking to another. |
U.S. Banker
May 2002
Robert A. Bennett |
Smaller Is Better Smaller was better in 2001 among the nation's 100 largest banks and thrifts. For the most part, the success of the smaller companies reflects their ability to focus on highly profitable niches -- especially mortgage originations during last year's boom... |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2011
Jeff Bailey |
If You Believe in the U.S. Economy Recovery, Look at Wells Fargo There's a reason Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway owns 6.8% of Wells. |
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July 19, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
You Can Trust Northern Trust: Fool by Numbers The bank released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 12, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
M&T: One to Bank On Though largely shielded from the risks of residential lending, the yield curve is still pinching M&T Bank's profits. These are tough times to get excited about bank stocks. Wise investors will be watching for future opportunities. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2007
Emil Lee |
US Bancorp Disappoints: Fool by Numbers The financial firm released second-quarter earnings for the second-quarter 2007. Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
