May 5, 2016 by John MaxfieldBank of America Is "Blowing Up" the Merrill Lynch Franchise, Says Bank AnalystThis is not how things were supposed to go for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.
May 5, 2016 by John MaxfieldThis Explains Why Berkshire Hathaway Doesn't Own JPMorgan Chase StockJPMorgan Chase's exposure to derivatives is too big for Buffett.
May 2, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Warren Buffett Wouldn't Invest in 90% of Big BanksBuffett thinks derivatives are dangerous.
May 1, 2016 by John MaxfieldThis Is the Best Rewards Credit Card for the Average AmericanThe best rewards credit card for the average American also happens to be the simplest.
Apr 30, 2016 by John MaxfieldChipotle Just Gave Away 6 Million BurritosWhen it comes to winning back customers, Chipotle isn't joking around.
Apr 30, 2016 by John Maxfield3 Reasons Bank of America's Stock Rose 7.6% in AprilAfter a dismal start to the year, Bank of America's stock turned things around in April.
Apr 30, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Citigroup’s Shares Climbed 11% in AprilExamining the technical and fundamental reasons why Citigroup outperformed every other big bank stock last month.
Apr 28, 2016 by John MaxfieldAn Interesting Comparison of Bank of America to JPMorgan ChaseA look at their loan portfolios reveals a number of notable differences.
Apr 27, 2016 by John MaxfieldIs Wells Fargo the Best Bank Stock for Dividend Investors?When it comes to the consistency and predictability of its quarterly payout, it's hard to beat Wells Fargo.
Apr 27, 2016 by John MaxfieldChipotle Mexican Grill: The Important Story Everyone Is MissingThe burrito chain isn't letting its food-borne illness crisis go to waste.
Apr 26, 2016 by John MaxfieldBank of America: Dividend SnapshotBank of America's dividend isn't anything to write home about now, but there's reason to believe that could change in the not-so-distant future.
Apr 25, 2016 by John MaxfieldThe Decline of Small Business, Explained by M&T Bank CEO Robert WilmersSmall-business formation has dropped as banks step back from lending to the segment.
Apr 25, 2016 by John MaxfieldChart: Bank of America's Earnings Since 1970What does Bank of America's past say about its future?
Apr 23, 2016 by John MaxfieldThe 4 Biggest Banks in AmericaHere are America’s four biggest banks by assets.
Apr 22, 2016 by John Maxfield1 Reason Wells Fargo Makes So Much MoneyWells Fargo's industry-leading loan portfolio allows it to generate higher profitability than JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America.
Apr 21, 2016 by John MaxfieldThe 4 Most Expensive Big Bank Stocks Right Now -- and Why They Are Still Worth BuyingBased on their price to tangible book value ratios, these institutions' shares might seem overpriced today. That doesn't mean you shouldn't consider adding them to your portfolio.
Apr 20, 2016 by John MaxfieldCan Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Afford to Stay Together?The heightened regulatory burden associated with being a large universal bank plays a major role in Bank of America’s subpar profitability.
Apr 20, 2016 by John MaxfieldHere's Why Bank of America Is So Much Safer Today (and Less Profitable)By increasing the liquidity of its asset portfolio at the behest of federal regulators, Bank of America has substituted safety for profitability.
Apr 20, 2016 by John MaxfieldBerkshire Hathaway's Bet on Wells Fargo Shows the Power of DividendsWells Fargo's dividend has increased 15-fold since Berkshire Hathaway became the bank's biggest shareholder in 1990.
Apr 19, 2016 by John MaxfieldA Revealing Analysis of Bank of AmericaHere's how low interest rates and high capital requirements are impacting the nation's second-biggest bank by assets.