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John Maxfield

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I write about banks, trying my best to balance the good and the bad.

Recent Articles by John Maxfield

Aug 30, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does First Niagara Financial Inc. Stock Deserve a Deeper Look?

Given First Niagara's recent out-performance, can investors reasonably expect it to continue higher going forward?

Aug 30, 2013 by John Maxfield

5 States With the Most Home Foreclosures in July

According to a new report from CoreLogic, there were a total of 49,000 completed foreclosures in July. This was 8.6% less than June and 25% below the same month last year.

Aug 29, 2013 by John Maxfield

5 Important Charts About Banks

Earlier today, the FDIC released its quarterly banking profile, a comprehensive look at the roughly 7,000 institutions it insures. What follows are five charts depicting the most important trends in the industry.

Aug 29, 2013 by John Maxfield

Mortgage Rates Find Uneasy Equilibrium

Freddie Mac said today that the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage came in at 4.51%, a reduction of seven basis points from last week’s 4.58%.

Aug 29, 2013 by John Maxfield

The Dying Legacy of the Financial Crisis

According to the data analytics firm CoreLogic, the number of home foreclosures completed in the month of July fell by 25% compared to the same month last year.

Aug 29, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does BB&T Corporation Stock Deserve a Deeper Look?

BB&T's high valuation suggests that prospective shareholders should think twice before buying its stock at the current price.

Aug 28, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does KeyCorp Stock Deserve a Deeper Look?

Given its comparatively low valuation, KeyCorp definitely deserves a deeper look from prospective investors.

Aug 28, 2013 by John Maxfield

Concern Is Growing in the Housing Market As Pending Home Sales Fall in July

Data released today by the National Association of Realtors showed that the housing recovery is continuing, but that it may be losing steam.

Aug 28, 2013 by John Maxfield

Mortgage Applications Fall for 10th Time in 11 Weeks

The Mortgage Bankers Association reported today that applications for home loans fell for the third time in a row last week.

Aug 27, 2013 by John Maxfield

A Sound Intellectual Framework for Investors

"To invest successfully over a lifetime does not require a stratospheric IQ," says Warren Buffett. "What's needed is a sound intellectual framework for making decisions and the ability to keep emotions from corroding that framework."

Aug 27, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does U.S. Bancorp's Stock Deserve a Deeper Look?

U.S. Bancorp's massive valuation suggests that investors should think twice before buying stock in the bank at its current price.

Aug 27, 2013 by John Maxfield

Home Prices Continue to Climb

Despite the gathering clouds over the housing market, there’s one constant: Home prices continue to climb higher.

Aug 26, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does JPMorgan’s Stock Deserve a Deeper Look?

JPMorgan's comparatively low valuation and the bullishness of analyst estimates should put this stock on your radar.

Aug 26, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does Citigroup's Stock Deserve a Deeper Look?

Despite its stellar performance over the past 12 months, Citigroup's low valuation suggests that it may still be attractive.

Aug 26, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does Wells Fargo's Stock Deserve a Deeper Look?

Wells Fargo's comparatively high valuation suggests, at a minimum, that investors should analyze it closely before deciding whether to buy or sell its stock.

Aug 25, 2013 by John Maxfield

If You Can't Beat the Market, Join It

The stock market is a wonderful thing, but only if it’s used wisely.

Aug 25, 2013 by John Maxfield

Does Bank of America Still Have Room to Run?

Does Bank of America's stellar performance of late mean that it's stock will soon plateau? Not by the looks of it.

Aug 24, 2013 by John Maxfield

Are Stocks Too High?

Both of the major stock market indexes have not only recovered from the financial crisis; they have proceeded to new heights. Does this mean that we've entered a new bubble territory?

Aug 24, 2013 by John Maxfield

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Finally Taking a Toll?

Things appeared to be going swimmingly for the housing market this week. Until Friday, that is.

Aug 21, 2013 by John Maxfield

Existing Home Sales Skyrocket in July

According to the National Association of Realtors, existing-home sales shot up by 6.5% last month compared to June.

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