May 2, 2015 by John Maxfield10 Dirty Details Behind Costco and American Express' DivorceThese figures help explain why Costco and American Express have decided to go their separate ways.
May 2, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Best Way to Invest Money in Bank StocksIdentifying good bank stocks isn't as hard as you might think.
May 1, 2015 by John Maxfield3 Bank Stocks With Huge Cash FlowThese three banks mint money -- and here's why that doesn't matter much.
Apr 30, 2015 by John MaxfieldVisa's Second-Quarter Earnings Suggest a More Confident ConsumerExcluding a one-time tax benefit, Visa's second-quarter earnings grew by $153 million.
Apr 29, 2015 by John MaxfieldCLSA Analyst Mike Mayo: 8 Reasons You Should Sell Your Bank of America StockMayo isn't happy with Bank of America, and he doesn't hesitate to make his opinion known.
Apr 28, 2015 by John MaxfieldBank of America Finally Gives Investors a Target to Shoot AtBank of America recently broke its near four-year silence on profitability targets.
Apr 28, 2015 by John Maxfield and Kristine HarjesAnalyzing Bank Stocks the Easy WayFollow these three easy steps to zero in on the most important aspects of any bank stock.
Apr 26, 2015 by John Maxfield3 Reasons Bank of America Is Less Profitable Than Its PeersDigging into three explanations for Bank of America's low return on equity.
Apr 26, 2015 by John MaxfieldCapital One's Biggest Strength Is Also Its Biggest WeaknessBy focusing so heavily on credit card loans, Capital One is maximizing both its interest income and its credit risk.
Apr 25, 2015 by John MaxfieldHere's Today's Best Big Bank StockJust because projections about the future are hard and often inaccurate, that doesn't mean investors shouldn't attempt them.
Apr 25, 2015 by John MaxfieldU.S. Bancorp CEO Predicts a "Tsunami" of Economic Activity Before Federal Reserve's Interest Rate HikeHow banks will profit immediately from higher interest rates.
Apr 24, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Best-Case Scenario for Bank of America's StockIf Bank of America can improve its profitability, its shareholders will get rich.
Apr 24, 2015 by John MaxfieldHow to Analyze a Bank in 15 Minutes or LessPicking a good bank stock isn't as hard as you might think.
Apr 22, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhy Almost Every Big Texas Bank Failed in the 1980sThe Texas bank crisis of the 1980s shows why it's important for today's banks to diversify their loan portfolios.
Apr 21, 2015 by John Maxfield and Kristine HarjesEarnings Are Out: Here’s What You Need to Know About the Big BanksTune in to learn what this week’s earnings reports mean to owners of Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, and more.
Apr 20, 2015 by John MaxfieldHow Much Might a $10,000 Investment in U.S. Bancorp Be Worth in 25 Years?Nobody knows, but I'd bet somewhere between $100,000 and $200,000.
Apr 18, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Warren Buffett Quote that Completely Transformed How I Think About BankingWarren Buffett explains how to identify a bank's durable competitive advantage.
Apr 18, 2015 by John MaxfieldLet Me Explain Why Wells Fargo's 1st-Quarter Earnings Were Better Than They AppearedWells Fargo's prudent decision to prepare for higher interest rates weighed on last quarter's results.
Apr 16, 2015 by John MaxfieldBank of America’s First-Quarter Earnings Were Better, but Still Far From GoodEven though Bank of America began the year with one of its best quarters since the financial crisis, its operations continue to struggle against its self-inflicted wounds.
Apr 12, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhy Warren Buffett Is Destined for a Small Role in American History BooksDespite Warren Buffett's legendary status today, it seems likely that only stock market aficionados will know his name 100 years from now.
