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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

May 5, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Is "Blowing Up" the Merrill Lynch Franchise, Says Bank Analyst

This is not how things were supposed to go for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.

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May 5, 2016 by John Maxfield

This Explains Why Berkshire Hathaway Doesn't Own JPMorgan Chase Stock

JPMorgan Chase's exposure to derivatives is too big for Buffett.

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May 2, 2016 by John Maxfield

Why Warren Buffett Wouldn't Invest in 90% of Big Banks

Buffett thinks derivatives are dangerous.

Credit Cards

May 1, 2016 by John Maxfield

This Is the Best Rewards Credit Card for the Average American

The best rewards credit card for the average American also happens to be the simplest.

Apr 30, 2016 by John Maxfield

Chipotle Just Gave Away 6 Million Burritos

When it comes to winning back customers, Chipotle isn't joking around.

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Apr 30, 2016 by John Maxfield

3 Reasons Bank of America's Stock Rose 7.6% in April

After a dismal start to the year, Bank of America's stock turned things around in April.

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Apr 30, 2016 by John Maxfield

Why Citigroup’s Shares Climbed 11% in April

Examining the technical and fundamental reasons why Citigroup outperformed every other big bank stock last month.

Apr 28, 2016 by John Maxfield

An Interesting Comparison of Bank of America to JPMorgan Chase

A look at their loan portfolios reveals a number of notable differences.

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Apr 27, 2016 by John Maxfield

Is Wells Fargo the Best Bank Stock for Dividend Investors?

When it comes to the consistency and predictability of its quarterly payout, it's hard to beat Wells Fargo.

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Apr 27, 2016 by John Maxfield

Chipotle Mexican Grill: The Important Story Everyone Is Missing

The burrito chain isn't letting its food-borne illness crisis go to waste.

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Apr 26, 2016 by John Maxfield

Bank of America: Dividend Snapshot

Bank of America's dividend isn't anything to write home about now, but there's reason to believe that could change in the not-so-distant future.

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Apr 25, 2016 by John Maxfield

The Decline of Small Business, Explained by M&T Bank CEO Robert Wilmers

Small-business formation has dropped as banks step back from lending to the segment.

Apr 25, 2016 by John Maxfield

Chart: Bank of America's Earnings Since 1970

What does Bank of America's past say about its future?

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Apr 23, 2016 by John Maxfield

The 4 Biggest Banks in America

Here are America’s four biggest banks by assets.

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Apr 22, 2016 by John Maxfield

1 Reason Wells Fargo Makes So Much Money

Wells Fargo's industry-leading loan portfolio allows it to generate higher profitability than JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.

Apr 21, 2016 by John Maxfield

The 4 Most Expensive Big Bank Stocks Right Now -- and Why They Are Still Worth Buying

Based on their price to tangible book value ratios, these institutions' shares might seem overpriced today. That doesn't mean you shouldn't consider adding them to your portfolio.

Cut in Half

Apr 20, 2016 by John Maxfield

Can Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Afford to Stay Together?

The heightened regulatory burden associated with being a large universal bank plays a major role in Bank of America’s subpar profitability.

Glass of Water

Apr 20, 2016 by John Maxfield

Here's Why Bank of America Is So Much Safer Today (and Less Profitable)

By increasing the liquidity of its asset portfolio at the behest of federal regulators, Bank of America has substituted safety for profitability.

Dividend Growth

Apr 20, 2016 by John Maxfield

Berkshire Hathaway's Bet on Wells Fargo Shows the Power of Dividends

Wells Fargo's dividend has increased 15-fold since Berkshire Hathaway became the bank's biggest shareholder in 1990.

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Apr 19, 2016 by John Maxfield

A Revealing Analysis of Bank of America

Here's how low interest rates and high capital requirements are impacting the nation's second-biggest bank by assets.

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