Aug 10, 2016 by John MaxfieldShares of Shake Shack Tumble After Disappointing Q2 EarningsDisappointing same-store sales send investors fleeing from Shake Shack stock on Wednesday.
Aug 10, 2016 by John MaxfieldWill Slower Sales Force Chipotle to Open Fewer New Locations?The burrito chain claims that its rapid growth is still on track, but comments by an executive seem to soften its commitment to the current pace of new store openings.
Aug 10, 2016 by John MaxfieldHow Bank of America Can Earn $7.5 Billion More Over the Next 12 MonthsB of A recently updated its guidance, saying that a 100-basis-point increase in interest rates would translate into $7.5 billion in added net interest income.
Aug 10, 2016 by John Maxfield2 Bank Stocks You Can Buy Right NowWhy investors should take a good, hard look at Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp.
Aug 9, 2016 by John MaxfieldTop 10 Biggest Banks in AmericaHere's an updated ranking of the nation's biggest banks.
Aug 9, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Are Short-Sellers Going After Huntington Bancshares?A subset of investors appear to have taken a dim view of Huntington's recent merger.
Aug 9, 2016 by John MaxfieldKeyCorp: A 5-Minute AnalysisThere are reasons for investors to be both optimistic and pessimistic toward KeyCorp's stock.
Aug 9, 2016 by John MaxfieldThe Bank Industry's Worst Nightmare in 1 ChartJapan's experience over the last three decades proves that interest rates can stay near zero for a long time.
Aug 8, 2016 by John MaxfieldBank of America and Citigroup Are the Cheapest Big Bank Stocks Right NowIf these two banks can boost profits, their shareholders could see large gains.
Aug 7, 2016 by John MaxfieldHas Chipotle Mexican Grill Lost Its Appetite for Buybacks?Chipotle has significantly reduced share repurchases.
Aug 6, 2016 by John MaxfieldBank of America’s Adjusted Earnings Are KosherInvestors are right to be wary of adjusted earnings, but not all companies use them simply to inflate their performance.
Aug 5, 2016 by John MaxfieldChart: Chipotle's Fortress Balance Sheet Is Under SiegeEven though Chipotle is bleeding cash, shareholders in the burrito chain needn't worry yet about its financial fortitude.
Aug 5, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Bank of America's Shares Are Up Almost 4% on FridayA better-than-expected jobs report gives investors hope that the Federal Reserve will soon raise interest rates, which could add $7.5 billion or more to Bank of America’s bottom line.
Aug 4, 2016 by John MaxfieldAt This Rate, Wells Fargo Will Soon Be the Nation's Second Biggest Bank by AssetsWells Fargo's rapid growth is positioning it to overtake Bank of America in size.
Aug 4, 2016 by John Maxfield1 Reason Bank of America's Earnings Are So VolatileA peculiar accounting convention helps explain why Bank of America’s quarterly earnings seem to swing wildly from one year to the next.
Aug 3, 2016 by John MaxfieldWells Fargo Has This Big Advantage Over Its CompetitorsRegulations passed since the financial crisis give Wells Fargo a leg up on its closest competitors.
Aug 3, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Is Bank of America a Global Systemically Important Bank?The devil is in the details.
Aug 2, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhat Is Form FR Y-15?Form FR Y-15 is what the Federal Reserve uses to score banks based on their systemic importance.
Aug 2, 2016 by John MaxfieldThe Most Systemically Important Bank in AmericaWe explain why the Federal Reserve considers JPMorgan Chase to be more systemically important than any other U.S. bank.
Aug 2, 2016 by John MaxfieldWells Fargo and the Upside of BrexitThe surprising silver lining to the United Kingdom's otherwise regrettable vote to separate from the European Union.
