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The Motley Fool
April 18, 2005
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Banking on Wachovia Good loan growth and strong credit quality fuel a respectable first quarter.   |
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
October 17, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Watching Wachovia Acquisitions increase this stock's risk but promise future growth. |
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
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
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
May 8, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Wachovia Pays Up for West Coast Real Estate For a high price, it adds a good bank franchise. Investors, there are still some worthwhile bank ideas out there if you take the time to look. |
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
October 17, 2005
Joseph Khattab |
Wachovia Gets It Done: Fool by Numbers The financial firm released third-quarter 2005 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Balance Sheet Highlights... Ratio Checkup... etc. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007 |
Wachovia's Golden Quarter: Fool by Numbers The financial firm released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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
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 24, 2007
Michael Mancini |
Has Wachovia Made the Turn? Two acquisitions boost its year-end results. 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
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
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
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
November 4, 2010
Jason Moser |
One of These Banks Is Worth Watching Searching for the best of the battered bank sector. |
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
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 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
April 12, 2007 |
More Declines in the Ozarks: Fool by Numbers The regional bank released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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 26, 2007 |
United Community Banking Away Profits: Fool by Numbers At United Community Banks it has been a very good second quarter. |
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
April 18, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Piece of Cake at Wells Fargo: Fool by Numbers The banking behemoth released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
The Motley Fool
April 17, 2006
Joseph Khattab |
Fool by Numbers: Wachovia Kicks Off 2006 The financial institution released first quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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
April 11, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Foolish Forecast: Bank on Wells Fargo The banking behemoth is set to report its first-quarter 2007 financial results. Investors, here is what you can expect to see. |
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 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
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 24, 2007 |
Bank of America Deposits Growth: Fool by Numbers The financial giant released fourth-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
Registered Rep.
June 8, 2007
Christina Mucciolo |
Wachovia Accelerates Hiring in Private Bank Under plans to expand its private banking presence, Wachovia Securities said it would hire about 300 private bankers over the next three years, more than doubling its number of private banking relationship managers. |
The Motley Fool
January 23, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
Bank of America Not So Beautiful Higher bankruptcies and lower trading were the proffered excuses, but investors need to watch the low deposit growth and net interest margin. |
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
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
April 13, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Commerce Bancorp: Growth at What Price? Commerce Bancorp delivers the goods in terms of growth, but the expense structure could be a problem in the future. Investors, take note. |
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
Joseph Khattab |
U.S. Bancorp's Fee Frenzy: Fool by Numbers The financial firm released first-quarter 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... |
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
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
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 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 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 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
April 23, 2007
Buddy Howard |
City National's Mediocrity Really Isn't Don't be fooled by the slow EPS growth. This is an appealing stock to own over the long term, especially given the expectation for improving earnings momentum. |
The Motley Fool
September 22, 2011 |
Investing 101: 10 Highly Profitable and Undervalued Stocks If you're interested in searching for profitable companies, this list might interest you: Calamos... Capital One Financial... Discover... East West Bancorp... FBL Financial... KeyCorp... Protective Life... Symetra Financial... Torchmark... LIN TV... |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
JPMorgan Chase Makes the Turn, Sort Of Turnarounds are tricky business, so risk-averse investors might do better with more stable banking ideas. |
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. |
