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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
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
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
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
August 24, 2007
Joseph Khattab |
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
June 20, 2008
Alex Dumortier |
BB&T to Competitors: "In Your Face!" Just as fresh fears of a dividend cut pushed shares of Income Investor pick BB&T down to a more than 10-year low, the regional bank announced that it expected to increase its dividend this year. |
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
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
January 24, 2007
Michael Mancini |
Has Wachovia Made the Turn? Two acquisitions boost its year-end results. Investors, take note. |
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
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
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 19, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
AmSouth: When Unspectacular Is Good Lowered expectations in banking make AmSouth look great. 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
May 17, 2011
Zeeshan Siddique |
1 Powerful Trend to Capture in the Banking Industry Decline in provisions for loan losses and lower credit costs were the most striking trends witnessed by banks in the first quarter. |
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 17, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Main Street Needs Resurfacing This Atlanta bank is taking the right steps, but the valuation is not enough of a bargain. |
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
April 17, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
A Golden Opportunity for Wachovia Will its far-reaching services help the bank keep rewarding investors? |
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
May 3, 2011
Cindy Johnson |
SEC Fears Banks Are Putting Lipstick on Piggish Loans Are overvalued real estate loans inflating the book value of your bank? |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2009
Rich Smith |
This Just In: Upgrades and Downgrades Banker Collins Stewart finally got around to rating its very own sector -- banking -- and gives only four banks buy ratings: Bank of America... Fifth Third Bancorp... JPMorgan... SunTrust Banks... |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2011
Alex Dumortier |
Banks: It's the Regionals' Turn! Regional banks confirm the trends witnessed at the top five heavyweights. |
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. |
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
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
October 11, 2004
Phil Wohl |
On the Up-and-Up at SunTrust The commercial bank says it will restate earnings upward. |
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
June 17, 2011
Cindy Johnson |
What's Scarier Than a Bailout Bank? What could be scarier than a bank that's "too big to fail"? A bank that isn't. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s list of banks that have failed consists mostly of regional and community banks the government is willing to let go. |
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 22, 2009
Alex Dumortier |
BB&T Is an Absolute Value BB&T is taking advantage of competitors' distress to make market share gains; the bank is outperforming its peers and is attractively priced. |
The Motley Fool
April 3, 2008
Tom Hutchinson |
Which Banks Will Cut Dividends? Be careful which banks you buy or hold, or a sweet situation could go sour. |
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
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
July 18, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
M&T Bank Waits for Help While one can appreciate the virtues of M&T as a well-run bank and a less volatile investment option, it's not a particularly striking value today. |
The Motley Fool
January 19, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Watch Out for Wachovia Shares of this regional bank might hold some appeal for value-oriented folks who like to collect a nice little dividend while they wait for capital gains. |
The Motley Fool
May 10, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
SunTrust's Southern Focus Investors shrug off SunTrust's first acquisition since the Wachovia jilting. |
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
January 20, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Consumer Bites Citigroup Losses in U.S. consumer banking depress earnings for the fourth quarter at the financial firm. For investors looking for all-around worldwide play on both consumer and corporate finance, Citigroup is still at least worth the time for due diligence. |
The Motley Fool
April 3, 2007
Buddy Howard |
Banking on Buyouts Investors, looking for a bank buyout? Here are four ideas. SunTrust Banks... TCF Financial Corporation... South Financial Group... Bank of Granite Corporation... |
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
February 10, 2006
Vitaliy Katsenelson |
Why Are Bank P/Es So Low? Slow growth potential or high leverage? Here are some causes of the financial industry's low ratios. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2008
Tom Hutchinson |
This Week in Banking This week was all about the eagerly anticipated first-quarter earnings for the major banks. |
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
April 20, 2007
Emil Lee |
BB&T Battles Yield Curve The regional bank posts flat results due to net interest margin pressure. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
April 13, 2007
Emil Lee |
Bank of Granite Stonewalled Although the bank is undoubtedly well-run, the company's results continue to lag because of a tough banking environment, as well as exposure to lackluster local economies. |
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
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, 2008
Alex Dumortier |
Keep Your Eye On BB&T Increased credit losses don't spoil the outlook for this bank. |
The Motley Fool
December 10, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Hooray for Mortgage Brokers! Mortgage brokers get high marks and may help you get a good deal. |
