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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

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Jun 28, 2016 by John Maxfield

Will JPMorgan Chase Get Approval on Wednesday to Increase Its Dividend?

It's reasonable to assume that JPMorgan Chase will get the Federal Reserve’s blessing to increase the amount of capital that it returns to shareholders.

Dividends (with caption)

Jun 28, 2016 by John Maxfield

Will Wells Fargo Increase Its Dividend on Wednesday?

The cards seem to be stacked in Wells Fargo’s favor.

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Jun 28, 2016 by John Maxfield

Will Bank of America Increase Its Dividend on Wednesday?

The cards seem to be stacked in Bank of America's favor.

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Jun 27, 2016 by John Maxfield

Brexit: Is It Time to Buy Wells Fargo Stock?

Wells Fargo’s shares yield more than the S&P 500 and trade at half its multiple to earnings.

Jun 27, 2016 by John Maxfield

Brexit: Is It Time to Buy JPMorgan Chase Stock?

Shares of the nation's biggest bank are getting cheap, but you’ll want to dollar-cost average into a position.

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Jun 27, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America and Brexit: What Investors Need to Know Right Now

Expect short-term pain and long-term gain.

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Jun 25, 2016 by John Maxfield

Brexit: 3 Things to Keep in Mind About JPMorgan Chase

Its earnings will suffer, but there's no reason for long-term shareholders to be concerned.

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Jun 25, 2016 by John Maxfield

Brexit: 2 Charts Bank Investors Should Look at Right Now

Things looked even worse than they did yesterday when a certain billionaire purchased large stakes in Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

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Jun 24, 2016 by John Maxfield

Wells Fargo May Actually Benefit From Brexit

With a smaller investment bank and much to gain from lower mortgage rates, Wells Fargo could end up benefiting from Brexit in the long term.

Jun 24, 2016 by John Maxfield

Why Brexit Is Battering Bank of America (and Other Bank Stocks)

Here are the three main ways Brexit will impact bank stocks.

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Jun 23, 2016 by John Maxfield

Wells Fargo Passes the 2016 Stress Test

The California-based bank sailed through the stress test, yet again.

Jun 23, 2016 by John Maxfield

How Do You Like Me Now? Bank of America Passes the Stress Test

After struggling to pass the stress test in 2014 and 2015, Bank of America emerged from this year's test with capital to spare.

Whispering

Jun 23, 2016 by John Maxfield

Does Wall Street Know Something About Bank of America That You Don't?

Shares of the nation’s second biggest bank by assets are up in the hours before two catalysts are scheduled to strike.

Pass vs. Fail

Jun 22, 2016 by John Maxfield

4 Reasons to Believe Wells Fargo Will Pass the Stress Test

If Wells Fargo passes the stress test, it will likely gain approval to increase its dividend and boost its share buyback program.

Crossing Fingers

Jun 22, 2016 by John Maxfield

Why I Think Bank of America Will Pass This Year’s Stress Test

Given the abundance of capital on Bank of America’s balance sheet, combined with the fact that it’s coming off its best annual financial performance in nearly a decade, I can’t help but think that Bank of America will get things right this year.

Thumbs Up

Jun 22, 2016 by John Maxfield

This Is America's Favorite National Bank

The nation's biggest bank by assets topped a recent customer satisfaction survey.

Federal Reserve (with caption)

Jun 21, 2016 by John Maxfield

Janet Yellen Has Bad News for Bank Stocks

Lower interest rates mean stagnant profits for banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.

Jun 21, 2016 by John Maxfield

2 Banks that Would Feel the Most Pain From a Brexit

America's biggest investment banks hope that voters in the United Kingdom come to their senses.

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Jun 21, 2016 by John Maxfield

Will the Fed's Cap on Payout Ratios Stop Wells Fargo From Raising Its Dividend?

While the Federal Reserve closely scrutinizes banks that distribute a large share of their earnings via dividends, this shouldn't stop Wells Fargo from raising its quarterly payout.

Dividend Growth

Jun 21, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Could Double Its Dividend Soon, Says Analyst

If Bank of America passes this year's stress test, one analyst thinks that its annual dividend payout could increase by 95%.

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