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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 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 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 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 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 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Little Bank, Big Results Bank of the Ozarks is a top-notch small growth opportunity, but with a valuation of 21 times trailing earnings, it is one of the most expensive southern regional banks.
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 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 July 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	The Business of Commerce Commerce Bancorp is a growth leader in banking, but expenses and returns will matter eventually. For now, this is an aggressive and sometimes controversial growth story.
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 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 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 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 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 January 26, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Should Investors Flag Flagstar? This little bank poses big risks for investors. More than one-third of the bank's loan portfolio is made up of residential interest-only loans, and while the delinquency rates on those loans are fine for now, we haven't even come close to hitting a rough spot in the economy or job market yet.
The Motley Fool January 11, 2006 Joseph Khattab	Virginia Is for Bankers With nearly 1,000 publicly traded commercial banks in the United States, finding the best performers can be a real chore. But with the help of a screen, this investor finds a value in Virginia Financial Group.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2007 Emil Lee	6 Keys to Bottom-Fishing for Banks A tip sheet for buying banks on the cheap: 1. Low price-to-book multiple... 2. Small deposit premiums/high deposit quality... etc.
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 January 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Wells Fargo: Doing Well So Far? Despite a very slight earnings miss, this is a top-notch bank and there's definitely a credible argument that it's currently undervalued.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2007 Joseph Khattab	Expansion in the Ozarks: Fool by Numbers Bank of the Ozarks released year-end 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
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 January 13, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Solid Results for Marshall & Ilsley Good growth in net interest income and non-interest income gives this bank a double-barreled approach. Investors, take note.
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 October 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Quiet Cash From Commerce Bancshares Hardly flashy, it's nevertheless one of the few Midwestern banks to make money for shareholders this year.
The Motley Fool April 12, 2007	More Declines in the Ozarks: Fool by Numbers The regional bank released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
The Motley Fool July 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Small Banks Need Love, Too: Capital Corp of the West Low deposit growth and a higher cost of funds are valid reasons for investor concern. At this point, the bank really doesn't quite meet the criteria for a top-notch bank investment idea.
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 April 20, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	BB&T's Balanced Attack Growth in interest income and non-interest income powers BB&T. The market is enthusiastic about this company's performance, as the stock is up more than 4% today.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	U.S. Bancorp: Cheap Can Be Beautiful Here is a soundly run bank that deserves more than a passing glance from conservative and income-oriented investors.
The Motley Fool August 31, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	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.
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 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 January 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Growth, at a Cost, for Commerce Bancorp Loan and deposit growth is torrid, but so is growth in expenses. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Bank With a Texas Twist Forget the retail customer, Texas Capital's business is businesses. There's plenty to like here -- strong interest margins, low overhead, and a lot of untapped potential. The only hitch is that investors have to pay up for this growth.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Small Banks Need Love, Too: Capital Corp. of the West Small stocks are riskier, but that's also where you find the above-average growers. While Capital Corp. has already established a good record for itself, there could be more to come.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Regions Financial's Bumpy Territory Despite management's sunny disposition, performance here is decidedly mixed. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 31, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Umpqua: A Different Kind of Bank Customer service really can drive profitable growth as evidenced by this mid-sized bank. Though the stock doesn't look like a huge bargain at today's price, it's not really overvalued.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Marshall & Ilsley's Commanding Performance Consistency and quality matter. This bank has both. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool 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...
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 John Finneran	Bank Efficiency: Measure With Care Here are some factors investors need to consider when measuring an efficiency ratio for bank productivity.
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.
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 April 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Commerce Bancorp: Growth at What Price? Commerce Bancorp delivers the goods in terms of growth, but the expense structure could be a problem in the future. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2005 Matt Thurmond	Don't Be Scared of Banks At first glance, banks may seem too boring or too confusing for the individual investor. But their long-lasting business models are worth banking on.
The Motley Fool 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 July 19, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Wachovia Gets the Edge -- Again Solid growth, improving efficiency, and a reasonable valuation may spell opportunity.
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 July 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Bank of America's Unsightly Curve Sagging interest income hampers this otherwise healthy bank. While current conditions make these challenging times to own a bank stock, patient investors might want to consider picking up shares before the yield curve eventually improves.
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, 2007 Emil Lee	US Bancorp Fights Off Headwinds Despite a tough environment, the bank reports decent results. Investors, take note.