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The Motley Fool January 20, 2006 Tom Taulli	Washington Mutual Tries to Get Some Credit Buying credit card company Providian was a good move. But it's not good enough. A big part of the problem here is the flattening of the yield curve. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	M&T: More Than Mortgages A commercial-business focus helps this bank stand out. While the present price isn't a screaming bargain, investors may want to start their due diligence and be ready in case the shares go on sale.
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Kenneth L. Fisher	We Are the World Does the current inversion in the U.S. yield curve spell trouble ahead? These days, it's the global yield curve that matters.
FDIC FYI August 29, 2002	Strong Bank Earnings Reflect Nature of U.S. Downturn Second quarter 2002 earnings results for commercial banks show that the benefits of a steep yield curve continue to outweigh the costs of higher credit losses.
The Motley Fool December 7, 2006 Michael J. Mancini	Have Bank Margins Bottomed? The inverted yield curve has taken the fun out of banking. Although the trend is disturbing, history tells us that the yield curve is cyclical, so rates can't remain this way forever.
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 11, 2005 Tom Taulli	A Mystifying Merger Two regional banks team up -- but where's the savings? The $1.7 billion deal saw Amegy's stock fall 4.6%. That's hardly a fall, however; the market had already priced a whopping 30% takeover premium into the stock in recent weeks.
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 July 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Citigroup Still in Flux Second-quarter results were disappointing, but value might still lurk within. After all, value often seems to follow when most investors don't want anything more to do with a company or its stock.
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 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Bank of America's Unsightly Curve Sagging interest income hampers this otherwise healthy bank. While current conditions make these challenging times to own a bank stock, patient investors might want to consider picking up shares before the yield curve eventually improves.
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 April 18, 2006 Michael Leibert	Bank of America: The Flip Side of a Tough Year Disappointing operating results in 2005 shouldn't obscure the promise of Bank of America's powerful franchise. Investors, increased lending activity would validate the company's expansion strategy and portend more robust earnings growth when the interest rate environment improves.
The Motley Fool March 25, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	Hooray for the Yield Curve! The yield curve is pointing up. Are good times upon us? Is this the magic sign we've all been waiting for? Are equities ready to begin another march towards the heavens?
The Motley Fool April 16, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Hibernia Heads to Texas Regional bank Hibernia expands out of Louisiana and into Texas.
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The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 Bill Mann	What Does the Inverted Yield Curve Really Mean? In short: massive amounts of liquidity available for lending, massive amount of demand for treasuries, multiyear absence of the long bond. What this looks like is a recipe for inflation, not recession.
The Motley Fool May 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	ING's Dutch Treat Insurance fueled first-quarter growth, but conditions look to be getting tougher for the sixth largest financial institution in Europe. However, patient long-term investors should be happy with what they see over time.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2007 Tom Taulli	PNC: Trying to Escape the Dreaded Yield Curve PNC has a solid loan portfolio and a strong line of fee-based businesses, but the yield curve is still an issue for investors.
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 November 29, 2006 Dan Caplinger	The Inverted Yield Curve and You: Part 2 Here is how investors can capitalize on the current interest rate environment.
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 March 13, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Capital One Opens Up Its Wallet Buying North Fork Bank brings Capital One a well-run source of low-cost funds. It's always dangerous to extrapolate big trends from a single deal, but one wonders if this is the beginning of the long-awaited consolidation in the banking industry. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 15, 2005 W.D. Crotty	National City's Knockout Numbers The financial company's second-quarter results far exceed analysts' estimates.
The Motley Fool January 19, 2007 Emil Lee	Capital One's Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain Capital One's recent results mask a promising future. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2006 Dan Caplinger	The Inverted Yield Curve and You What current interest rates mean for the average investor.
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.
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National Real Estate Investor September 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins	Was the Pause In Rate Hikes Simply Too Late? A decision by the Federal Reserve in early August to hold the overnight fed funds rate at 5.25% was probably too late to avoid a recession for an economy that was already slowing, economists say.
The Motley Fool October 12, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	M&T: One to Bank On Though largely shielded from the risks of residential lending, the yield curve is still pinching M&T Bank's profits. These are tough times to get excited about bank stocks. Wise investors will be watching for future opportunities.
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.
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins	Year of the Mega Loan Large loans and mushrooming CMBS issuance drove commercial real estate financing levels to an all-time high last year, but lenders say a slowing pace of transactions could temper loan volume as 2006 unfurls.
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 February 4, 2008 Dan Caplinger	Will Rate Cuts Kill the Housing Market? The latest rate cut from the Federal Reserve was again good news for the stock market. Unlike the last several Fed moves, however, this one didn't make mortgage borrowers cheer. Read on to see why.
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.
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The Motley Fool January 18, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Good Numbers, Bank of America The nation's third-largest bank posts a 31% rise in 2004 earnings. With a forward price-to-earnings ratio that barely nudges into double-digit range and an attractive 4% dividend yield, Bank of America is a compelling all-weather pick.
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