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Time to Dump the Banks? After reading the FDIC's quarterly report, you may just want to dump every financial investment you own, but don't panic just yet.   |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2008
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30-Second Overview: US Bancorp A quick look at banking bellwether US Bancorp. |
U.S. Banker
March 2007
Lee Conrad |
Best of the Best: Banking's Top 100 The banking industry had a tough gig last year. For proof, take a look at the falling trend in annual return-on-equity figures. Here are the top 100: TCF Financial Corp... Bank of Hawaii Corp... U.S. Bancorp... etc. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2007
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Money in the US Bancorp Now that we know that uber-investor Berkshire is on board with US Bancorp, let's take a look at the latest analyst conference call to see if we can get some clues for what caught Buffett's eye. |
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
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
April 23, 2004
Phil Wohl |
Wells Fargo Opens the Vault Wells Fargo announced record earnings on Tuesday, and big banks such as Bank One, U.S. Bancorp, Bank of America, and Washington Mutual have all reported extremely positive results in recent months. |
The Motley Fool
April 9, 2009
Alex Dumortier |
Wells Fargo's Quarter Was No Surprise At least, not to the Oracle of Omaha. |
The Motley Fool
March 11, 2009
Alex Dumortier |
Buffett Likes Banks Warren Buffett had some good things to say about the banking sector. And that was all the fuel that was needed for some of the bank stocks to take off. |
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
June 23, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Are Big Banks Better? Find the financial services companies that meet your needs best. |
The Motley Fool
September 10, 2007
Tim Beyers |
Put Warren Buffett in Your Corner What's one thing most of Buffett's investments have in common? More than half of the stocks held by Berkshire Hathaway pay a higher than average dividend. |
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
December 19, 2007
Richard Gibbons |
Buffett's Subprime Bets Buffett clearly believes that this subprime mess is providing the opportunity to purchase quality businesses at cheap prices. You'll do well if you stay alert for the same opportunities. |
The Motley Fool
May 30, 2008
Tom Hutchinson |
Which Big Banks to Buy One of the most successful ways of making money in the market is by buying good companies in essential industries when they're out of favor. Well, banks are certainly out of favor. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
Are Savers Bailing Out Banks? Rate cuts hurt those on a fixed income. A large group of investors, especially retirees who rely on their savings to pay living expenses, have already started to feel the effects of lower interest rates. |
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
July 22, 2011
Anand Chokkavelu |
Rising Star Buy: 3 Nicely Priced Regional Banks These banks are quality lenders selling for reasonable prices. |
The Motley Fool
June 15, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Hooray for Rising Interest Rates There's an upside to rising interest rates. Higher rates may be bad for borrowers, but they're good for lenders, which is what you are when you park your money in a bank account. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Can National City Turn Into Paradise City? Maybe there's progress here, but there are many better banks to choose from for an investment. |
The Motley Fool
August 30, 2007
Emil Lee |
Wachovia: Buy, Sell, or Hold? Are shares of this bank really bargain-priced? |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2007
Emil Lee |
US Bancorp's Masked Momentum Amid a tough environment, the bank awaits its chance to shine. It doesn't take a Harvard MBA to figure out that the market might be undervaluing the company. |
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 26, 2011
Travis Hoium |
First Midwest Bancorp Shares Plunged: What You Need to Know The fourth quarter was quite the disappointment, coming in at a $0.41 loss versus the $0.03 loss analysts expected. |
The Motley Fool
May 11, 2009
Anand Chokkavelu |
Berkshire Weekend's Best Quotes A collection of favorite quotes from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, said during last week's Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. |
The Motley Fool
May 18, 2009
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Did Buffett Blunder on Wells Fargo? Warren Buffett increased his position in Wells Fargo, but he did so ahead of a development that he himself had said would be "hugely negative for shareholders." Did he blunder? |
The Motley Fool
August 20, 2009
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Why Is Buffett Buying Bonds? Recent purchases show that Berkshire is buying more bonds than stocks. Why? |
The Motley Fool
April 11, 2007
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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 19, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Banks Need Your Fees The best way to avoid fees is to make sure you understand what fees your bank charges for certain transactions or activities before you need them. |
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
October 19, 2006
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Commerce and Its Bank "Stores" If growth is important in your portfolio and you're also looking for some banking exposure, Commerce could be a good bet if it continues to grow at its historically impressive rates. |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2012
Matt Koppenheffer |
5 Banks to Ring In the New Year Not thinking about banks for 2012? Maybe you should think again about these: BB&T... M&T Bank... Huntington Bancshares... Commerce Bancshares... Valley National Bancorp... |
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. |
U.S. Banker
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The Best in Class Put Fundamentals Into Play Without question, the CFO has become the new face of financial services. A key player in any organization's strategic team, the CFO today must also juggle financial, risk and compliance efforts. |
The Motley Fool
March 2, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
Quick Take: Brokerages' Sloppy-Looking Swaps Current trading around banks' debt could suggest trouble ahead. Investors may be concerned that risk wasn't adequately managed with regards to the mortgage loans the banks took on. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2008
Alex Dumortier |
Buffett to Banks: "No Mas!" The Oracle of Omaha signals that banks' risk has increased. |
The Motley Fool
March 12, 2008
Chuck Saletta |
The Biggest Barrier Between You and Retirement If you've dug yourself into a hole, stop digging. Any debt you owe is standing between you and your retirement. |
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. |
U.S. Banker
April 2007
Lee Conrad |
Making Hay While The Sun Shines Top 200 mid-tier banks ranked by 3-Year Average ROE. |
The Motley Fool
May 21, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Going Short on Warren Buffett One investor shorts Berkshire Hathaway, betting that both classes of shares will underperform the market over the next few months. Read on for his reasons for doing so. |
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April 17, 2006 |
Your Down-Payment Portion Don't put down 20% on your new home unless it makes sense for you. |
The Motley Fool
August 12, 2008
Morgan Housel |
3 Financial Stocks Going for the Gold A medal-winning lineup of world-class companies. |
The Motley Fool
March 8, 2007
Buz Livingston |
Dueling Fools: Berkshire Hathaway Bull Rebuttal Stay calm, investors. Buffett's eventual end won't be Berkshire's. |
The Motley Fool
November 25, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
Buffett the Dividend Investor Dividends aren't new to the Oracle of Omaha. |
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
February 28, 2008
Morgan Housel |
Blackstone's Bankless Future What a difference a year has made in the private equity business. |
The Motley Fool
March 22, 2007
Chuck Saletta |
Inherit Warren Buffett's Investing Legacy You can become the next super-investor by buying businesses for less than they're worth. Moody's... Wells Fargo... etc. |
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
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
July 24, 2007
John Rosevear |
Is Your Bank Out to Get You? Are bank overdraft charges designed to drive you into debt? |
