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John Maxfield

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I write about banks, trying my best to balance the good and the bad.

Recent Articles by John Maxfield

Train Tracks

Jun 16, 2017 by John Maxfield

Bank Stocks: It’s Time to Change How You Think About Valuations

Investors should begin valuing bank stocks according to earnings, not book value.

Unwind

Jun 16, 2017 by John Maxfield

Should Bank Investors Be Concerned About the Trump Trade Unwinding?

This isn’t a five-alarm fire, but it is something investors should keep in mind.

Raining Money

Jun 15, 2017 by John Maxfield

Change in Control Payments Are Bad for Investors and Bank Executives

Bankers will argue otherwise, but change in control payments should be done away with.

Index

Jun 15, 2017 by John Maxfield

The KBW Bank Index Explained

Bank investors should know a thing or two about the KBW Bank Index.

Federal Reserve

Jun 16, 2017 by John Maxfield

This Is Not a Good Sign for Bank Stocks

Slowing inflation could affect the Federal Reserve’s desire to continue raising interest rates.

Brian Moynihan - 2017

Jun 14, 2017 by John Maxfield

Why Didn't Bank of America's Stock Rally After the Federal Reserve's Announcement on Wednesday?

There are two reasons.

Jun 8, 2021 by John Maxfield

Bank of America’s 2Q Earnings: Why Are Analysts Lowering Their Expectations?

Lower trading revenue is expected to weigh on Bank of America's earnings in the second quarter.

Bank of America Building

Jun 13, 2017 by John Maxfield

2 Positive Catalysts for Bank of America's Stock

There’s good news on the horizon for shareholders of Bank of America, but this doesn’t necessarily mean you should buy more of the bank’s stock right now.

Jamie Dimon

Jun 13, 2017 by John Maxfield

JPMorgan Chase's 2Q Earnings: Why Are Analysts Lowering Their Expectations?

There are two main reasons analysts are lowering second-quarter earnings-per-share estimates for JPMorgan Chase.

Perplexed

Jun 12, 2017 by John Maxfield

A Foolish Take: The Biggest Mystery on Wall Street Today

Why is the "fear index" so unusually low?

WFC2

Jun 10, 2017 by John Maxfield

Wells Fargo Shareholders Should Keep Their Eyes on This

The growth rate of Wells Fargo's book value per share reveals a lot about the bank.

US Bancorp - 1 (USB)

Jun 9, 2017 by John Maxfield

How Fast Is U.S. Bancorp's Book Value Growing?

U.S. Bancorp’s book value per share has nearly doubled in less than eight years.

Jamie Dimon 2012

Jun 9, 2017 by John Maxfield

How Fast Is JPMorgan Chase's Book Value Growing?

The nation’s biggest bank is beating the pack when it comes to growth in book value per share.

Jun 8, 2021 by John Maxfield

How Fast Is Bank of America's Book Value Growing?

Not as fast as shareholders would probably like.

Jun 9, 2017 by John Maxfield

Citizens Financial: The Turnaround Story

Citizens Financial became the biggest bank stock IPO in history when it went public in 2014. Since then, it's orchestrated an impressive turnaround.

Interest Rates

Jun 7, 2017 by John Maxfield

Will the Federal Reserve Raise Interest Rates Next Week?

One estimate puts the probability of a rate hike at 96%.

Fear

Jun 7, 2017 by John Maxfield

Here's What Investors Should Watch Closely Right Now

Given everything that’s going on in Washington, D.C., right now, savvy investors will be watching the VIX closely.

WFC3

Jun 5, 2017 by John Maxfield

Is Wells Fargo Stock a Buy Right Now?

Probably not. Here’s why.

JPM1

Jun 5, 2017 by John Maxfield

Is JPMorgan Chase Stock a Buy Right Now?

Investors would be wise to wait before buying shares of JPMorgan Chase.

Jun 8, 2021 by John Maxfield

Is Bank of America Stock a Buy Right Now?

There's a reason investors might want to wait before buying shares of Bank of America.

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