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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 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 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 October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Commerce Bancorp Confounds This bank is clearly committed to doing business differently, and that's a definite case of good news, bad news for investors.
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 16, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	Commerce Gets Slapped: Fool by Numbers Commerce Bancorp released full-year 2006 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Of Mugwumps and Umpqua If management of this Oregon-based community bank can drive better returns on the equity base, shareholders will be pleased.
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 January 23, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Bank With a Texas Twist Forget the retail customer, Texas Capital's business is businesses. There's plenty to like here -- strong interest margins, low overhead, and a lot of untapped potential. The only hitch is that investors have to pay up for this growth.
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 July 26, 2007	Commerce Bancorp Holds Tight: Fool by Numbers The bank released second-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
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 April 18, 2007	M&T Still Sound?: Fool by Numbers The bank released first-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Ratio Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights...
The Motley Fool January 8, 2007 Emil Lee	Understanding a Bank's Liabilities When investing with a bank, always make sure to take a glance at the sources of funds footnote. A bank's financing sources are key to its success.
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 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.
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 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 October 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Key Unlock Profits? The bank's commercial business is solid, but it'll have to spur both units to get shares moving.
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 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 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 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 January 13, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Solid Results for Marshall & Ilsley Good growth in net interest income and non-interest income gives this bank a double-barreled approach. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Bank With a Twist Marshall & Ilsley is not only a Wisconsin-based bank, but also a player in data and financial processing. Although metrics such as net interest margin and return on assets don't really stand out here, the company is producing solid growth, has a decent dividend, and doesn't look terribly expensive.
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 John A. Howard	Bank Investing 101 More than 1,000 banks trade publicly in the United States, and ferreting out which ones are good investments can be a daunting process. But it's a worthwhile process given some of the attractive features of banks as investments.
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 20, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Bone Up on BONY Bank of New York has strong market share in many stable, yet lucrative, businesses. 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 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 October 19, 2006 Vitaliy Katsenelson	US Bancorp's Glass Is Half Full This bank errs on the conservative side, but it's still subject to the troubles in its industry. Investors, take note.
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 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 April 17, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Marshall & Ilsley's Commanding Performance Consistency and quality matter. This bank has both. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Tough Quarter for TCF Financial Yield compression and tough year-ago comparisons ring up a challenging quarter for this quality mid-sized bank. Still, the company deserves the benefit of the doubt, and today's price looks interesting enough to merit a closer look.
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 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 July 15, 2005 W.D. Crotty	National City's Knockout Numbers The financial company's second-quarter results far exceed analysts' estimates.