Feb 18, 2016 by John MaxfieldWarren Buffett Has Been Lying to Us About Bank StocksThe Oracle of Omaha has claimed to dislike banks, but has bought billions of dollars worth of their stocks for Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio.
Feb 17, 2016 by John MaxfieldHow Charlie Munger Transformed the Daily Journal -- in 2 ChartsWith a handful of well-timed stock purchases in 2009, the chairman of the Daily Journal breathed new life into the newspaper company.
Feb 16, 2016 by John MaxfieldBank of America's Biggest Mistake in 1 ChartKen Lewis spent lavishly on acquisitions during his tenure as Bank of America's CEO, and the fruits of his imprudence still lurk as a competitive disadvantage on its balance sheet today.
Feb 15, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Does This Little Newspaper Company Own So Much Wells Fargo and Bank of America Stock?The answer will be clear when you learn who the company's chairman is.
Feb 14, 2016 by John MaxfieldBanks and the Competitive Advantage of HistoryHistory proves that bad things happen all the time.
Feb 13, 2016 by John MaxfieldHere's Why Negative Interest Rates Are Bad for Bank of AmericaNegative interest rates could reduce Bank of America's annual revenue by $600 million or more.
Feb 12, 2016 by John MaxfieldJamie Dimon Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is, Per UsualWith shares of JPMorgan Chase down 20% since the end of last year, its CEO stepped up to the plate on Thursday with millions of his own money.
Feb 11, 2016 by John MaxfieldWells Fargo Reveals $25 Billion More Energy ExposureAll told, the nation's third biggest bank by assets has $42 billion worth of exposure to the oil and gas industry.
Feb 11, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Citigroup Is So Risky in Turbulent Times Like TheseThe big bank's global reach means that it has much more country risk than its counterparts.
Feb 11, 2016 by John Maxfield4 Things to Know About Bank of America Right NowEven if things continue to deteriorate in China and the energy sector, Bank of America should still be able to earn money and continue to distance itself from the financial crisis.
Feb 10, 2016 by John MaxfieldU.S. Bancorp: A Rare Company Where Actions Speak Louder Than WordsThe past 16 years prove that U.S. Bancorp is good for its word.
Feb 10, 2016 by John MaxfieldHere's Why Citigroup Is the Cheapest Big Bank Stock Right NowCitigroup's refusal to provide more color about its energy portfolio has left investors to assume the worst.
Feb 9, 2016 by John MaxfieldHow Much Capital Does Bank of America Need to Hold?Now that the post-crisis capital rules are finally settled, investors can start to get a sense for how well capitalized the nation's biggest banks are.
Feb 9, 2016 by John Maxfield3 Things to Know About Wells Fargo Right NowInvestors in the nation's third-biggest bank by assets needn't fear a downturn in the economy or the stock market.
Feb 9, 2016 by John MaxfieldBank of America's Stock in 3 ChartsThese three charts give investors a solid introduction to Bank of America's stock.
Feb 9, 2016 by John MaxfieldHere's How to Think About the Stock Market Right NowGreat investors are like kids in a candy shop right now, as many of the nation's leading companies are trading for substantial discounts to their 2015 highs.
Feb 8, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy Bank of America and Citigroup Are Plummeting on MondayFears of a recession are weighing on bank stocks.
Feb 6, 2016 by John MaxfieldCulture Isn't a Competitive Advantage Just Because a Bank's CEO Says That It IsHere’s when a bank's culture is an actual competitive advantage
Feb 6, 2016 by John MaxfieldThese 2 Things Convinced Me to Buy Goldman SachsA low valuation combined with aggressive buybacks combine to make Goldman Sachs a compelling investment.
Feb 5, 2016 by John MaxfieldWhy June Will Be a Big Month for Bank StocksJune is the month that we'll learn which of the biggest banks can (and can't) increase their dividends.
