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The Motley Fool April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Fifth Third Getting Second Wind? Investors, don't buy into buyout hopes, but a turnaround could still turn up at this super-regional bank.
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The Motley Fool July 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Wachovia Weighs In The popular bank reports respectable results in a challenging environment. Wachovia's management looks cocky now, but investors have taken a "show me" attitude in response.
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 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	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.
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 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 October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Watching Wachovia Acquisitions increase this stock's risk but promise future growth.
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 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 April 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Is All Well at Wells Fargo? Mortgages have weakened, but Wells Fargo still looks strong. Investors, take note.
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 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 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 January 22, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Keeping Tabs on KeyCorp KeyCorp has some appeal, but is there better out there for investors?
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 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 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 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 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	In SunTrust Should You Trust? This bank has good market share and a solid growth history, but also expensive deposits and a reliance on real estate lending. Investors should carefully consider those issues before buying.
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 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 July 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Going Back to the Wells Fargo This huge bank may not be quite as risky as investors think. The bank has the power to grow a little faster than its peers in the coming years.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Wachovia Banks Another Quarter Wachovia just reported third-quarter results, and the bank continues to grow steadily. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 11, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	National City Invests in Florida Real Estate National City joins the throng of banks hoping that Florida will boost their growth. Investors, take note.
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 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 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 16, 2007 Joseph Khattab	Foolish Forecast: No Respect for SunTrust The Southeastern regional bank will report fourth-quarter 2006 financial results shortly. Investors, here's what to expect.
The Motley Fool September 13, 2005 Rich Smith	Wachovia's Turbocharged Purchase Wachovia gets deeper into auto loans by buying Westcorp's loan portfolio -- and its shares, too. Investors, take note.
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 April 21, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	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 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Fifth Third Bides Its Time Whatever Fifth Third Bancorp is today, that's what it'll be until the Fed is through hiking rates in this cycle. Investors, once again, results in the here and now weren't great.
The Motley Fool April 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	SunTrust Hot Spots Even if the business model is riskier at this Atlanta-based super-regional bank, is the stock still too cheap?
The Motley Fool July 19, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Expect More From SunTrust With the nation's best banking markets, SunTrust should be a performance leader. It's not. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 20, 2007 Emil Lee	Fifth Third Hopes to Turn the Corner Fifth Third Bancorp's relatively neutral quarter seems like a moral victory for new CEO Kevin Kabat in that there was no major bad news. But can this former champion make a comeback? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2008 Morgan Housel	Terrible, Wachovia, Absolutely Terrible Wachovia swung to a second-quarter net loss of nearly $9 billion, or $4.20 per share, pummeling analyst estimates of a $0.78-per-share loss.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2006 Joseph Khattab	Wachovia on Par: Fool by Numbers The regional bank released fourth-quarter 2005 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
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 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 January 23, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	National City Primed for Growth? What does the sale of First Franklin mean for National City? Investors, take note.
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 July 25, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Peering Through KeyCorp's Keyhole Despite limited short-term potential, focusing on community banking could help future results. Investors shouldn't rush snap up these shares, but they could certainly do worse than buying KeyCorp today with idea of holding for a period of several years.
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 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 April 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Comerica the Not-So-Beautiful This large Midwestern bank has a tough row to hoe. These shares are cheap for a reason. Investors, if you want a turnaround idea, think of something else.
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 July 18, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Time to Turn the KeyCorp? KeyCorp's shift to core commercial and relationship banking may be paying some dividends, but in an industry where economies of scale matter, KeyCorp might be thinking too small.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2008 Matt Koppenheffer	Wachovia and National City Disappoint Both banks reported fourth-quarter results that were not just down versus last year, they were downright ugly.