John Maxfield

Given First Niagara's recent out-performance, can investors reasonably expect it to continue higher going forward?

According to a new report from CoreLogic, there were a total of 49,000 completed foreclosures in July. This was 8.6% less than June and 25% below the same month last year.

Earlier today, the FDIC released its quarterly banking profile, a comprehensive look at the roughly 7,000 institutions it insures. What follows are five charts depicting the most important trends in the industry.

Freddie Mac said today that the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage came in at 4.51%, a reduction of seven basis points from last week’s 4.58%.

According to the data analytics firm CoreLogic, the number of home foreclosures completed in the month of July fell by 25% compared to the same month last year.

BB&T's high valuation suggests that prospective shareholders should think twice before buying its stock at the current price.

Given its comparatively low valuation, KeyCorp definitely deserves a deeper look from prospective investors.

Data released today by the National Association of Realtors showed that the housing recovery is continuing, but that it may be losing steam.

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today that applications for home loans fell for the third time in a row last week.

"To invest successfully over a lifetime does not require a stratospheric IQ," says Warren Buffett. "What's needed is a sound intellectual framework for making decisions and the ability to keep emotions from corroding that framework."

U.S. Bancorp's massive valuation suggests that investors should think twice before buying stock in the bank at its current price.

Despite the gathering clouds over the housing market, there’s one constant: Home prices continue to climb higher.

JPMorgan's comparatively low valuation and the bullishness of analyst estimates should put this stock on your radar.

Despite its stellar performance over the past 12 months, Citigroup's low valuation suggests that it may still be attractive.

Wells Fargo's comparatively high valuation suggests, at a minimum, that investors should analyze it closely before deciding whether to buy or sell its stock.

The stock market is a wonderful thing, but only if it’s used wisely.

Does Bank of America's stellar performance of late mean that it's stock will soon plateau? Not by the looks of it.

Both of the major stock market indexes have not only recovered from the financial crisis; they have proceeded to new heights. Does this mean that we've entered a new bubble territory?

Things appeared to be going swimmingly for the housing market this week. Until Friday, that is.

According to the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales shot up by 6.5% last month compared to June.