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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 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 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Tough Quarter for TCF Financial Yield compression and tough year-ago comparisons ring up a challenging quarter for this quality mid-sized bank. Still, the company deserves the benefit of the doubt, and today's price looks interesting enough to merit a closer look.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Reconsidering National City If the new strategies work out as planned, that could free up a lot of capital. When it is all said and done, the stock is trading right where it should, though one can understand why some would see it as a potential value.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Fifth Third: Still Waiting There are some signs of progress at the regional bank, but a full turnaround isn't yet in the works. As long as the company isn't doing permanent damage to its customer base, there could still be a second act here. Investors, take note.
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 January 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	National City: Just Visiting, Thanks Sometimes stocks trade at a discount for a reason. This Midwestern regional bank doesn't necessarily represent an enticing bargain.
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 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 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 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 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 January 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Time to Buy BB&T? If the regional bank's stock sells off in the wake of fourth-quarter earnings, investors might want to be ready.
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 July 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Marshall & Ilsley Makes for a Good Hideout Making money on banking in the Midwest isn't easy. Investors shouldn't expect great things from this stock -- the valuation just isn't that low -- but it has been a pretty decent performer over time.
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 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 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...
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 July 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Small Banks Need Love, Too: PrivateBancorp PrivateBancorp has a great business plan; too bad Wall Street knows it. The valuation here is no particular bargain, even when you bake in the assumption of strong above-average growth.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 May 3, 2006 Selena Maranjian	When Dividends Are Dicey A hefty dividend yield isn't always something investors can count on.
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 April 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Banking on Wachovia Good loan growth and strong credit quality fuel a respectable first quarter.
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 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 April 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	U.S. Bancorp Rides Fees to Growth Interest income performance isn't great, but U.S. Bancorp's strong fee structure does its part. Though the stock may not be quite as cheap as banks like Wachovia or SunTrust, it's still a very well-run bank.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Bone Up on BONY Bank of New York has strong market share in many stable, yet lucrative, businesses. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Checking on TCF Financial Times have been tough for this smallish bank, but it's still a quality idea for investors.
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 June 8, 2011 Eben Esterhuizen	High Yield: Highly Profitable Companies With Rising Dividends Will these companies help you you minimize the risk of investing in a dividend stock that's about to end its winning streak?
The Motley Fool March 21, 2007 Buddy Howard	Sweet Home Alabama National Investors, here is a great bank at a reasonable price.
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 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...