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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

Mar 14, 2013 by John Maxfield

Wells Fargo: The Stress Tests and Dividends

Last week, the Federal Reserve released the results of the annual stress tests. Today, it announces which banks can raise their dividends and/or share buyback programs.

Mar 14, 2013 by John Maxfield

JPMorgan: The Stress Test and Dividends

On Thursday, banks learn whether or not they'll be allowed to increase capital distributions to shareholders. In JPMorgan's case, there seems to be little question that it will be.

Mar 14, 2013 by John Maxfield

Bank of America: The Stress Test and Dividends

On Thursday, banks learn whether or not they'll be allowed to increase capital distributions to shareholders. In B of A's case, there seems to be little question that it will be.

Mar 13, 2013 by John Maxfield

PNC Financial: The Stress Test and Dividends

On Thursday, banks learn whether or not they'll be allowed to increase capital distributions to shareholders. In PNC's case, there seems to be little question that it will be.

Mar 13, 2013 by John Maxfield

U.S. Bancorp: The Stress Tests and Dividends

On Thursday, banks learn whether or not they'll be allowed to increase capital distributions to shareholders. In U.S. Bancorp's case, there seems to be little question that it will be.

Mar 13, 2013 by John Maxfield

Citigroup: The Stress Test and Share Buybacks

On Thursday, banks learn whether or not they'll be allowed to increase capital distributions to shareholders. In Citigroup's case, there seems to be little question that it will be.

Mar 13, 2013 by John Maxfield

Is the Dow Approaching Bubble Territory?

The recent run-up in blue-chip stocks has led some analysts to question whether we're in the midst of a new bubble, while others believe the broader market could rally by an additional 20%.

Mar 13, 2013 by John Maxfield

The Time Is Here: Will Bank of America Raise Its Dividend?

Since the financial crisis, B of A's dividend has remained at a token $0.01 per share. Is this the year that will change? My guess is "yes," though it will first need to get the Federal Reserve's approval to do so.

Mar 13, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why Wells Fargo Will Increase Its Dividend

On Thursday, bank investors learn which banks received regulatory approval to increase quarterly dividend payouts. Here's why it's a near certainty that Wells Fargo is among those that did.

Mar 12, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why The Dow's Taking a Breather Today

The blue-chip index is being weighed down by technology and financial stocks.

Mar 12, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why Bank of America Is Lagging Today

Here's why shares of Bank of America are struggling today.

Mar 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

Chart: How Too Big to Fail Came to Be

The nation's largest banks now hold more than 80% of the industry's assets.

Mar 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why Boeing and Financials Are Leading Stocks Higher

A potential breakthrough at aerospace giant Boeing has fueled the Dow's climb today.

Mar 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

Who Owns ARMOUR Residential?

Taking a look at the ownership stakes in this popular high-yielding REIT.

Mar 11, 2013 by John Maxfield

Where's the Hole In Bank of America's Balance Sheet?

Why mortgage-servicing rights are such a problem for B of A.

Mar 8, 2013 by John Maxfield

Citigroup Passes Stress Test, but Won't Raise Dividend

The good news is that Citigroup passed the Federal Reserve's stress test. The bad news is that it won't be raising its dividend payout anytime soon.

Mar 8, 2013 by John Maxfield

More Proof Wells Fargo Is Solid As a Rock

The results of this year's Fed-administered stress tests provide more evidence that Wells Fargo may be the "only big bank built to last."

Mar 8, 2013 by John Maxfield

Why Bank of America's Investors Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief

While the nation's second largest bank by assets isn't out of the woods quite yet, the Fed's most recent round of stress tests suggests that it's getting much closer.

Mar 8, 2013 by John Maxfield

Capital One Clears Fed-Administered Stress Test

Investors in this popular bank can sleep easy after the Fed's most recent round of stress tests.

Mar 8, 2013 by John Maxfield

BNY Mellon Proves It's No Ordinary Bank

If investors had any doubt about the prudent management of BNY Mellon, then the results of this year's Fed-administered stress tests should alleviate them.

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