Nov 6, 2015 by John MaxfieldBetter Dividend Stock: McDonald's vs. Johnson & JohnsonWhich of these two stocks has the best dividend?
Nov 5, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhy a Bank's Debt Rating Can Be a Competitive AdvantageBanks with high debt ratings face lower funding costs and thus higher profitability.
Nov 5, 2015 by John Maxfield and Gaby LaperaCompetitive Advantage: Big Banks Blocking the Competition Which banks have strong enough names to create an entry barrier for potential rivals?
Nov 4, 2015 by John MaxfieldWells Fargo Is the Biggest Bank in America, According to These 3 MeasuresThe nation's fourth-biggest bank by assets has rapidly gained market share in the wake of the financial crisis.
Nov 4, 2015 by John Maxfield5 Big Banks With the Lowest Dividend Payout RatiosCitigroup, Goldman Sachs, SunTrust Banks, and two other major American lenders, are likely to increase their dividends consistently in the years ahead.
Nov 3, 2015 by John Maxfield5 Big Banks With the Highest Dividend Payout RatiosWells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp, and BB&T, as well as two other big banks, distribute more of their earnings via dividends than any other major lenders.
Nov 3, 2015 by John Maxfield5 Best-Performing Big Bank Stocks in OctoberThese five bank stocks increased by at least 5.5% last month.
Nov 2, 2015 by John Maxfield2 Legitimate Reasons to Dislike NYCB's Merger With Astoria FinancialThere's more to this merger than meets the eye.
Nov 2, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhy Is This Intangible Asset Giving Bank of America Grief?Bank of America's balance sheet contains more goodwill than its closest competitors, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo.
Oct 31, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe 3 Simple Keys to Operating an Exceptional BankThe nation's best-run banks are able to balance revenue growth against robust risk management, all while keeping costs low.
Oct 30, 2015 by John MaxfieldCapital One CEO Richard Fairbank Explains "Growth Math," a Critical Banking ConceptWhy higher loan default rates are to be expected at this stage in the credit cycle.
Oct 30, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Simple Reason Warren Buffett Loves This StockFor investors looking for companies with competitive advantages, Wells Fargo should find its way to the top of your list.
Oct 30, 2015 by John MaxfieldNYCB's Merger with Astoria Financial Could Save $50 Million a Quarter in Interest Expense AloneWhile New York Community Bancorp will have to slash its dividend to $0.17 per share, down from $0.25 per share currently, its merger with Astoria Financial could nevertheless prove to be lucrative for shareholders.
Oct 30, 2015 by John MaxfieldBank of America's Legal Problems Appear to Be Largely OverThe bank's decision to exclude a formerly standard slide from its latest earnings presentation is a fortuitous sign.
Oct 29, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Most Interesting Bank in AmericaThe most powerful bank in America may also be the most understated.
Oct 29, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe 4 Lowest-Yielding Big Bank StocksOne way to interpret these bank stocks' low yields is that there's lots of room for improvement.
Oct 29, 2015 by John MaxfieldJPMorgan Chase Wins Big in J.D. Power’s Latest Customer Satisfaction SurveyThe New York City-based bank proves again that it operates with its customers in mind.
Oct 28, 2015 by John MaxfieldBank of America Should Buy Back More Stock Next Year, Not Raise Its DividendBecause its shares trade for a large discount to book value, buying back stock, as opposed to raising its dividend, is the fastest way for Bank of America to boost shareholder returns.
Oct 28, 2015 by John MaxfieldCapital One and Regions Financial Were the Best-Performing Big Bank Stocks Last WeekThe three best-performing big bank stocks last week were Capital One, Regions Financial, and PNC Financial.
Oct 28, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe 4 Highest-Yielding Big Bank StocksThese four bank stocks yield more than their industry counterparts.
