Mar 23, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy Cyprus MattersCyprus is a tiny island. However, don't let its size mislead you into concluding that it won't continue roiling world markets.
Mar 22, 2013 by John MaxfieldThe 2 Companies That Led Today's RallyWhy Nike and Tiffany led today's rally.
Mar 21, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy Bank of America and Its Peers Were Down TodayHere's the reason bank stocks were lagging today.
Mar 21, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy the Dow Was Down More than 100 Points Earlier TodayThe Dow has regained some ground, having been down by more than 100 points earlier today.
Mar 21, 2013 by John MaxfieldHow Annaly Is Obfuscating Facts to the Detriment of ShareholdersThere's much more to a seemingly innocuous vote at Annaly's upcoming shareholder meeting than meets the eye.
Mar 20, 2013 by John MaxfieldChimera Improves But Remains on the RopesThe ongoing saga involving Chimera took a turn for the better today.
Mar 20, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy the Federal Reserve's Announcement Sent Stocks SoaringStocks immediately rallied after the Fed's most recent announcement. Here's why.
Mar 19, 2013 by John MaxfieldToday's 3 Worst StocksElectronic Arts, Juniper, and Chesapeake Energy take the dubious honor of being today's three worst-performing stocks.
Mar 19, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy Buffett's Favorite Stock Is Leading the Dow TodayGiven that Warren Buffett loves this stock, it's no surprise that it's leading the Dow today despite the worries out of Europe.
Mar 19, 2013 by John MaxfieldIs Bank of America Headed to $15 a Share?Despite the fact that most other banks are trading lower today, one noted bank analyst believes Bank of America's shares could soon be headed to $15.
Mar 18, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy Stocks Have Rebounded This AfternoonAlthough stocks started out stumbling, they've since righted.
Mar 15, 2013 by John MaxfieldA Timeline of Bear Stearns' DownfallIt's been five years since Bear Stearns collapsed. Here are five key events in its downfall.
Mar 15, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy Apple and Bank of America Are Defying the Downbeat MarketWhile the Dow looks set to end its winning streak, Apple and Bank of America appear equally intent on heading higher.
Mar 15, 2013 by John MaxfieldFederal Reserve Gives Wells Fargo Approval to Hike DividendAfter sailing through the stress test and CCAR, Wells Fargo announces a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend.
Mar 15, 2013 by John MaxfieldFederal Reserve Approves Huge Increase in Capital One's DividendFollowing the Federal Reserve's CCAR process, Capital One got approval to increase its quarterly dividend by a factor of six.
Mar 15, 2013 by John MaxfieldProof That Ben Bernanke Loves Bank of AmericaOn Thursday, the Federal Reserve announced the long-awaited results of this year's CCAR process, dictating which of the nation's largest banks can increase their dividends or buyback more shares. One of the biggest surprises was Bank of America, which may soon begin buying back 3.8% of its outstanding common stock.
Mar 15, 2013 by John MaxfieldState Street Shows That Slow and Steady Wins the RaceAfter the market closed yesterday, the Federal Reserve approved State Street's request to return more capital to shareholders. Nobody was surprised.
Mar 14, 2013 by John MaxfieldThe Dow's Winning Streak ContinuesWhy the Dow is on its way to 10 straight days of gains.
Mar 14, 2013 by John MaxfieldWhy Bank of America Is Higher Amid Light VolumeWith the results of the CCAR just hours away, light trading has sent B of A's shares higher in afternoon trading.
Mar 14, 2013 by John MaxfieldChimera Finally Breaks Its SilenceOn Friday, Chimera Investment Corporation filed its 2011 10-K roughly a full year late. Here's what we learned from the much-belated filing.
