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The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	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 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 July 15, 2005 W.D. Crotty	National City's Knockout Numbers The financial company's second-quarter results far exceed analysts' estimates.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	M&I's Processing Prowess Its impressive third-quarter results show that it's more than a traditional bank. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Solid Base for Bank of America While trying to grow in every direction at once, the financial firm still has a good business. With so many large banks trading at seemingly low valuations, it's pretty tempting to say that not much is expected out of this industry over the next six to 12 months.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Bottom-Fishing With National City National City shares hit a 52-week low. Unfortunately for the Cleveland-based bank, better-performing peers have also reached new lows, putting National at the bottom of the bottom.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	TCF Marks Time For a midsized bank that's supposed to be in trouble, TCF Financial is doing all right. But a better yield curve would do wonders for the business. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Citigroup Still in Flux Second-quarter results were disappointing, but value might still lurk within. After all, value often seems to follow when most investors don't want anything more to do with a company or its stock.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	TCF Is on Track Although the bank's expansion strategies pose risks, profitability is exceptional. This is a well-run bank with very attractive yield spreads and a reasonable valuation and dividend payout.
The Motley Fool April 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Should Investors Be Citigroupies? This financial giant offsets disappointing capital markets and wealth management performance with its strong consumer business.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Tom Taulli	Washington Mutual Tries to Get Some Credit Buying credit card company Providian was a good move. But it's not good enough. A big part of the problem here is the flattening of the yield curve. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Quiet Performance at Commerce Bancshares This bank doesn't aggressively trumpet itself, but it has delivered a respectable quarter. It does appear that income growth is slowing, but that doesn't mean the end of the story is at hand.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Of Mugwumps and Umpqua If management of this Oregon-based community bank can drive better returns on the equity base, shareholders will be pleased.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2007 Emil Lee	Mercantile Bank, Yield Curve: Both Flat The regional bank is stuck in lackluster yield environment. It's hard for investors to get excited about this regional bank.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2006 Joseph Khattab	Popular Losing Charm: Fool by Numbers The financial company Popular released first quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
The Motley Fool April 11, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Bank on Wells Fargo The banking behemoth is set to report its first-quarter 2007 financial results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	AmSouth: Slow but Steady Growth The bank posts healthy results, but don't expect torrid expansion. Still, AmSouth looks well positioned for the longer term, so it's hard to argue with opening a position in the stock at current levels.
The Motley Fool July 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	M&T: More Than Mortgages A commercial-business focus helps this bank stand out. While the present price isn't a screaming bargain, investors may want to start their due diligence and be ready in case the shares go on sale.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Michael Mancini	Has Wachovia Made the Turn? Two acquisitions boost its year-end results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Yield Curve Claims Fifth Third This super-regional bank forewarns investors that its third quarter won't be up to scratch.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Tom Taulli	Barbarians at the Bank Capital One's new banking business may increase its exposure to a flattening yield curve. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Key Unlock Profits? The bank's commercial business is solid, but it'll have to spur both units to get shares moving.
FDIC FYI February 22, 2006 Nathan Powell	What the Yield Curve Does (and Doesn't) Tell Us Regardless of the slope of the existing yield curve -- positive, flat, or negative -- bankers will benefit from strategies designed to cope with the uncertainty of changing interest rates.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2007 Emil Lee	US Bancorp Fights Off Headwinds Despite a tough environment, the bank reports decent results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Commerce Bancorp Confounds This bank is clearly committed to doing business differently, and that's a definite case of good news, bad news for investors.
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.
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...
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 December 7, 2006 Michael J. Mancini	Have Bank Margins Bottomed? The inverted yield curve has taken the fun out of banking. Although the trend is disturbing, history tells us that the yield curve is cyclical, so rates can't remain this way forever.
The Motley Fool 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 February 7, 2006 Tom Taulli	NetBank Mortgages Its Future Like the rest of the bank sector, NetBank is feeling the pressure. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Wachovia Is One Big Deal Wachovia snapped up one rival and is still digesting another. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Not Banking Yet on Fifth Third When considering an investment in this bank, remember that a turnaround story isn't a turnaround until it actually turns around.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Banking on Wachovia Good loan growth and strong credit quality fuel a respectable first quarter.
The Motley Fool October 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	The Call of the Ozarks Bank of the Ozarks might be a good example of how well-run little companies can grow even when the big boys in an industry are having difficulties. These shares are a bit high, but worth a look.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	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 July 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	BB&T: Boring But Solid Couple a solid growth and execution record with a dividend yield of above 3%, and this bank might be an interesting idea for investors who don't mind a good boring stock or two.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Today Arkansas. Tomorrow the World? Higher costs and a tough yield curve won't last forever. Arkansas' Bank of the Ozarks may be an above-average growth story, but it's still an expensive banking stock.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Fifth Third Hopes for Better Days A tough third quarter highlights the challenges in front of this bank chain. Investors who still believe that this bank can recapture some of its faded glory may yet be right.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	U.S. Bancorp Manufactures Growth Share buybacks and tight expense control lead to growth in a tough revenue environment.
The Motley Fool September 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Commerce Still Yields to the Rules Even if investors think Commerce Bancorp is changing the game, it's still affected by the same banking realities. For those who can look at higher-risk/higher-reward situations, this could be the sort of momentary stumble that lets you get in at a better (and safer) price.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2007	US Bancorp Finishes Strong: Fool by Numbers The bank released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Watching Wachovia Acquisitions increase this stock's risk but promise future growth.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	AmSouth Weathers Yield Curve Storm While some bumps in the road appear inevitable for investors, the bank's ample 4% dividend provides some needed cushion in portfolios and offers some good reinvestment opportunities.
The Motley Fool January 22, 2007	SunTrust + E2 = Efficiency?: Fool by Numbers The bank released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
The Motley Fool April 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Fifth Third Looks to Start Anew The super-regional bank Fifth Third has a great history of growth, but lost market share in 2005. Investors should expect the bank to slowly regain its market share.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2006 Joseph Khattab	The Best Blue Chip for 2007: Bank of America Bank of America pays out a saucy 4.1% dividend, and it trades at lower earnings multiples than most of its peer group. It also looks reasonably valued compared to its historical multiples.
The Motley Fool July 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Commerce Bancorp: Still Controversial Investors, it's not often that you see this much growth and controversy in a banking name, so it's likely to be a volatile name for some time to come.
The Motley Fool April 11, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Well-Protected Wachovia The banking giant is set to report its first-quarter 2007 financial results shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Look to the West Great earnings and a stock buyback program are reasons to be excited about West Bank.