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The Motley Fool
April 19, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
AmSouth: When Unspectacular Is Good Lowered expectations in banking make AmSouth look great. Investors, take note.   |
The Motley Fool
October 27, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
Halloween Treat: BB&T With this regional bank, investors get a bank with a history of delivering results to shareholders, and its 3.7% dividend yield offers a great reinvestment opportunity. |
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
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
April 13, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Banking, Tobacco Road Style BB&T's March earnings may not have been perfect, but this bank is a proven winner. |
The Motley Fool
January 19, 2007
Emil Lee |
BB&T Doesn't Sweat Stormy Environment The bank sails smoothly through troubled waters. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 16, 2007
Joseph Khattab |
Foolish Forecast: BB&T Changes Its Tune The southeast regional bank is set to report fourth-quarter 2006 financial results. Investors, here's what to expect. |
The Motley Fool
January 16, 2008
Emil Lee |
US Bancorp Unfazed by Credit Crisis In the fourth quarter US Bancorp produces steady results once again, remaining relatively unscathed by the treacherous credit environment. |
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
July 19, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
AmSouth Makes a Fair Finish Soon to combine with Regions Financial, AmSouth is making a decent showing of its final quarters. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2005
Nathan Parmelee |
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. |
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
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 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 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 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 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 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
BB&T Still Sticking to Its Knitting This large Southeastern bank seems to be on target for shareholder-friendly growth. |
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 31, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Astoria Financial Shrinks to Succeed Running off securities to pay off high-cost borrowing helps margins, but deposit growth is a worry. A good dividend and an established history of buybacks might be reason enough to hang on for some investors. |
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
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 19, 2006
Joseph Khattab |
BB&T Just Misses: Fool by Numbers The regional bank released fourth-quarter 2005 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... etc. |
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
October 24, 2007 |
United Acquires Decent Growth: Fool by Numbers United Community Banks released third-quarter earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
October 18, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
National City's Many Moves The regional bank reports a complicated third quarter, decent results, and improving growth prospects. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
July 14, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
No Reason for Regions This is a bank stock that investors can skip. |
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 19, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Wachovia Gets the Edge -- Again Solid growth, improving efficiency, and a reasonable valuation may spell opportunity. |
The Motley Fool
January 19, 2007 |
BB&T's Reserved Quarter: Fool by Numbers The North Carolina-based bank released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
September 22, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
A Closer Look at Bank Stocks Learn the secrets of investing in this often-intimidating sector. |
