The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which senior analyst Anand Chokkavelu, CFA discusses topics across the investing world.
Banking finally got some good news today, even if it's not a game changer. Strong existing home sales for April helped boost bank shares, led by those of the bank of the hour, JPMorgan Chase. But all of the largest banks -- Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley -- saw a bump. Anand gives the rundown.
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