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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

Apr 23, 2014 by John Maxfield

Have Americans Lost Their Taste for Italian Food, or Has Olive Garden Done Something Wrong?

While there's little reason to believe that Americans are abandoning their love affair with Italian food, this doesn't seem to have stopped the rapid descent at Darden Restaurants' Olive Garden.

Apr 22, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Reason Bank of America Corp May Always Underperform Wells Fargo

With nearly twice the proportion of goodwill on its balance sheet, Bank of America will always have an uphill climb relative to competitors like Wells Fargo.

Apr 21, 2014 by John Maxfield

3 Charts Show Why Investors Should Be Wary of Bank Dividends

If you love dividend stocks, then you should take note of the trend in quarterly payouts at JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup.

Apr 20, 2014 by John Maxfield

2 Things Investors Should Watch Very Closely This Week

Investors may learn this week whether or not the housing market is in the midst of a correction.

Apr 20, 2014 by John Maxfield

Chipotle's Asian-Themed Restaurant, ShopHouse, Is a Success and May Soon Open in a City Near You

Recent comments by Chipotle's executives show that they're getting ever closer to expanding ShopHouse nationwide.

Apr 20, 2014 by John Maxfield

9 Statistics Every Expert Homebuyer Should Follow

Everybody likes to think that they're an expert on home values. But to truly be one, you need to know these nine statistics.

Apr 20, 2014 by John Maxfield

Does Bank of America Still Owe Taxpayers Billions of Dollars?

Hours after Bank of America disclosed billions of dollars in litigation-related expenses, it appears as if another multibillion-dollar settlement may be in the works.

Apr 19, 2014 by John Maxfield

Will an Economic Report Cause Stocks to Tumble on Tuesday?

On Tuesday, investors and analysts will learn whether the housing market has taken a turn for the worse.

Apr 19, 2014 by John Maxfield

Mortgage Originations Just Fell by 66% at the Nation's Four Biggest Banks

If there wasn't enough reason to be worried about the housing market already, mortgage originations at the nation's four biggest banks fell by 66% in the three months ended March 31.

Apr 19, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Home Depot Says Home Prices Will Continue to Rise

Executives at Home Depot are predicting that home prices will continue to rise. If they're right, the company's shareholders will stand to benefit.

Apr 19, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why the Housing Market Is Teetering, Explained in 6 Charts

Are you wondering what's up with the housing market these days? If so, then do yourself a favor and check out these six charts.

Apr 18, 2014 by John Maxfield

Barnes & Noble Is Doomed, Even Its Chairman Is Abandoning Ship

On Wednesday, Barnes & Noble reported that its chairman cut his stake in the company by 3.7 million shares. Here's why you'd be wise to follow suit.

Apr 18, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Home Prices Should Continue Rising (at Least for Now)

Thanks to a sustained drought in housing inventory, it's reasonable to conclude that prices will continue rising.

Apr 17, 2014 by John Maxfield

Here's Why Bank of America's Loss Isn't As Bad As It Looks

On Wednesday, Bank of America reported its first quarterly loss in over a year. Here's why the news isn't as bad as it looks.

Apr 17, 2014 by John Maxfield

3 Critical Numbers From Bank of America's Earnings Release

Think you know what's going on at Bank of America? If so, then you might want to check out these three numbers.

Apr 16, 2014 by John Maxfield

Is Bank of America About to Announce Another Multibillion-Dollar Settlement?

On Wednesday, Bank of America disclosed that it's set aside an additional $2.4 billion in anticipation of future legal expenses.

Apr 16, 2014 by John Maxfield

Citigroup's Biggest Success Since 2009

Shares of Citigroup shot up after the nation's third-largest bank by assets reported first-quarter earnings this week. Despite this, the bank's biggest success since 2009 has largely gone unnoticed.

Apr 16, 2014 by John Maxfield

What Could Make Bank of America's Stock Soar When It Reports Earnings on Wednesday

If you're a shareholder in Bank of America, here's what you need to watch for when it reports earnings on Wednesday.

Apr 15, 2014 by John Maxfield

What Does the Crisis In Ukraine Have to Do With Mortgage Rates in America?

Believe it or not, mortgage rates will almost certainly decline if Russia chooses to invade Ukraine.

Apr 13, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why the S&P 500 Is Thrashing Best Buy and GameStop

Of the 25 worst performing stocks on the S&P 500, a surprising number are retail companies including Best Buy and GameStop.

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