Jun 5, 2016 by John MaxfieldThese 2 Charts Show Why Apple Is Building an Electric Car to Compete With TeslaThe founder and CEO of Tesla believes that his company will soon be locked in direct competition with Apple.
Jun 5, 2016 by John MaxfieldVisa Has Created a Wearable Ring That Pays for ThingsThe new technology is set to roll out this summer.
Jun 4, 2016 by John MaxfieldHere's Why Bank of America's Stock Has a Lot of Room to RunReduced legal expenses and higher interest rates should continue to fuel Bank of America’s stock price.
Jun 4, 2016 by John MaxfieldOnly 3 Companies on the S&P 500 Earn More Than Wells FargoA decade ago, Wells Fargo was a regional bank operating primarily west of the Mississippi. Today, it's the nation's fourth most profitable company.
Jun 4, 2016 by John MaxfieldHere's Why It May Be Time to Sell McDonald's StockShares of McDonald’s have soared over the past year even though the burger chain’s fundamental performance leaves a lot to be desired.
Jun 3, 2016 by John Maxfield3 Reasons to like Costco's Stock, and 1 Reason to Avoid ItGaining exposure to Costco's rapid growth doesn't come cheap.
Jun 3, 2016 by John MaxfieldThis Is the Safest Big Bank Stock in AmericaWells Fargo’s minimal foreign exposure and trading operations mean that it’s much safer than its peers atop the U.S. bank industry.
Jun 3, 2016 by John MaxfieldThis Report Sent Bank of America Shares Tumbling on FridayA disappointing jobs report is weighing on bank stocks, as it suggests that the Federal Reserve will pass on an interest rate increase when it meets later this month.
Jun 2, 2016 by John MaxfieldThis Is Why I'm Comfortable Holding Facebook Stock for the Long HaulBy hoarding cash and avoiding debt, Facebook is constructing a business that's built to last.
Jun 2, 2016 by John Maxfield1 Reason Serious Investors Should Love Bank of AmericaBank of America’s Merrill Edge investing platform gives qualifying customers a fee-free way to buy and sell stocks in retirement accounts.
Jun 1, 2016 by John Maxfield3 Charts from Wells Fargo's 2016 Investor Day That Caught My EyeThese charts go to the heart of Wells Fargo’s success.
May 31, 2016 by John MaxfieldJPMorgan Chase Needs to Add This Product to Its PortfolioBelieve it or not, the biggest and most sophisticated bank in the United States doesn't offer self-directed retirement accounts.
May 31, 2016 by John MaxfieldHere's Why Investors Should Be Skeptical of Apple StockIf Apple isn’t able to diversify its product lines, its future will be tied to the increasingly commoditized smartphone industry.
May 28, 2016 by John MaxfieldInteresting Interest Rates: The Life Cycle of a Key Financial MetricHow interest rates have shaped stocks and the economy since the Great Depression.
May 28, 2016 by John Maxfield1 Near-Term Catalyst for Bank of America StockHow the bank performs on the upcoming stress tests next month will filter through to its share price.
May 28, 2016 by John Maxfield1 Important Way Wells Fargo Is Distancing Itself From CompetitorsWells Fargo’s customer satisfaction scores increased last year while they fell at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup.
May 27, 2016 by John MaxfieldToo Big to Fail? 1 Overlooked Reason Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase Make the CutThese four banks are among the 10 most profitable companies in the S&P 500.
May 26, 2016 by John MaxfieldIs This a Reason for Bank of America Investors to Be Concerned?Bank of America is being less aggressive than its peers when it comes to preparing for darker times ahead.
May 26, 2016 by John MaxfieldWells Fargo: Dividend SnapshotThe nation’s fourth biggest bank by assets pays one of the industry’s most generous and durable dividends.
May 25, 2016 by John MaxfieldIt's True: Bank of America's Dividend Could Easily DoubleI checked the math.