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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

Nov 13, 2015 by John Maxfield

Here Are 3 Things Bank of America Must Fix to Be Competitive

If Bank of America hopes to compete on a level playing field against better-heeled competitors, then it needs to improve customer service, shareholder relations, and its debt rating.

Nov 13, 2015 by John Maxfield

These Five Companies Own 19% of JPMorgan Chase Stock

The list includes the venerable asset managers BlackRock and State Street.

Nov 13, 2015 by John Maxfield

Better Dividend Stock: American Express vs. Costco

Which of these two stocks has the best dividend?

Nov 12, 2015 by John Maxfield

These 5 Companies Own 17% of Citigroup's Stock

All five of Citigroup's biggest shareholders are institutional money managers.

Nov 12, 2015 by John Maxfield

How Much Do Analysts Expect Bank of America to Earn in 2016?

If analysts are right, Bank of America's profit will increase next year, even though its profitability will fall.

Nov 12, 2015 by John Maxfield

America's 6 Biggest Banks Ranked by Total Shareholder Return Under Their Current CEOs

JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon takes the cake, with the CEOs of Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs following closely behind.

Nov 12, 2015 by John Maxfield

Better Dividend Stock: IBM vs. Boeing

Which of these two stocks has the best dividend?

Nov 11, 2015 by John Maxfield

These 5 Companies Own 24% of Wells Fargo Stock

The five biggest shareholders of Wells Fargo include Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway.

Nov 11, 2015 by John Maxfield

Big Bank CEOs, Ranked by Their Time at the Top

Which big bank CEOs have spent the longest time in the corner office?

Nov 11, 2015 by John Maxfield

Better Dividend Stock: Chevron vs. HP

Which of these two stocks has the best dividend?

Nov 10, 2015 by John Maxfield

What Bank of America Can Learn From Chipotle Mexican Grill's E. Coli Outbreak

An explanation and apology can help mend a company's reputation.

Nov 10, 2015 by John Maxfield

JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon Has Been the Best Big Bank CEO, Measured by Shareholder Returns

Since taking over at the beginning of 2006, JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon has generated a total shareholder return of 119.5%, which is better than any of his peers at competing banks.

Nov 10, 2015 by John Maxfield

10 Big Banks With the Most "Governance Risk"

Learn why a leading shareholder advisory firm thinks JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, BB&T, and M&T Bank have more governance risk than the nation's other biggest banks.

Nov 10, 2015 by John Maxfield

Better Dividend Stock: Intel vs. JPMorgan Chase

Which of these two stocks has the best dividend?

Nov 9, 2015 by John Maxfield

10 Big Banks That Minimize This Important Risk

When it comes to governance risk, a leading shareholder advisory service says that U.S. Bancorp, Wells Fargo, PNC Financial, and Huntington Bancshares are among the best banks in the country.

Nov 9, 2015 by John Maxfield

Better Dividend Stock: Wal-Mart vs. Wells Fargo

Which of these two stocks has the best dividend?

Nov 9, 2015 by John Maxfield

Better Dividend Stock: 3M vs. Whole Foods Market

Which of these two stocks has the best dividend?

Nov 7, 2015 by John Maxfield

A Map of the 10 Biggest Banks in America

Discover where banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo call home.

Nov 7, 2015 by John Maxfield

Better Dividend Stock: Procter & Gamble vs. Waste Management

Which of these two stocks has the best dividend?

Nov 6, 2015 by John Maxfield

Looking Back on Jamie Dimon's 10 Years as JPMorgan Chase CEO

The 59-year-old bank chief has produced a 111% shareholder return since becoming CEO, outperforming every big bank but Wells Fargo over the past decade.

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