John Maxfield

With earnings season kicking off for banks today, Wells Fargo proves yet again the virtues of traditional banking.

While the relationship between interest rates and stock prices may seem mysterious, a simple explanation can clear the topic up.

There are two reasons that Bank of the Internet, EverBank, and Capital One's high-yielding savings accounts are not too good to be true.

Have you ever wondered why your broker calls you on a not irregular basis? Is it out of genuine concern for your portfolio, or is there something else they could be trying to accomplish?

In a stunning surprise, JPMorgan Chase recorded a quarterly loss for the first time in nearly a decade.

Like her or not (and I do), it's almost certain that asset prices will take a hit under Janet Yellen's tenure as Fed chairwoman.

While it's impossible to predict the future or even identify market tops, there are nevertheless a number of troubling signs which suggest that stocks are too high.

History has shown that in both warfare and investing, size is often a double-edged sword.

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today that applications for home loans rose last week by 1.3%.

On Friday, the nation's fourth largest bank by assets reports earnings for the third quarter. Here are the five most important things that investors should be watching for.

If you're in the market for bank stocks, there are two things you'll absolutely want to know before you buy one.

With thousands of federal employees currently furloughed, numerous economic reports are being delayed. Here were the three most important ones from last week.

Potbelly's IPO is evidence that stocks are getting overheated.

Data released earlier this week shows Bank of America has retained its title as the largest bank by deposits for the 15th year in a row.

A new report from CoreLogic says these are the five states where home prices are growing the most.

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today that applications for home loans fell last week by 0.4% compared to the previous seven-day period.

A new book on Goldman Sachs offerings important lessons about why investors should steer clear of IPOs.

A recently released report from the FDIC reveals the nation's 10 largest banks by deposits.

Is Zions Bancorp being too conservative in a rising interest rate environment?

Here are two reasons that Buffalo, New York-based M&T Bank is in a league of its own.