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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 6, 2014 by John Maxfield

The 10 Biggest Banks in America

As a group, the nation's biggest banks are only getting bigger, led by the likes of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Fifth Third Bancorp.

Sep 21, 2018 by John Maxfield

Why Investors Should Avoid Marijuana Stocks

While the legal landscape of marijuana may soon yield a vast industry, it's simply too early for prudent investors to get involved.

Apr 5, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 More Threat to Bank of America's Earnings

On Friday, multiple media sources reported that Bank of America is nearly an $800 million deal with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau over abusive credit-card practices.

Apr 5, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Annaly and American Capital Agency Soar When the Economy Suffers

Interest-rate risk is the reason that Annaly Capital Management and American Capital Agency respond in a countercyclical manner to economic news.

Apr 5, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Regions Financial and Huntington Bancshares Can't Get Past the Financial Crisis

Of the nation's 15 largest traditional banks, only Regions Financial and Huntington Bancshares have negative retained earnings.

Apr 4, 2014 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Needs to Fix This Before Investors Will Get Rich

Here's a shocking statistic for you: If Bank of America became merely average from an efficiency standpoint, it could nearly double its annual earnings.

Apr 3, 2014 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Corp's $80 Billion Problem

Bank of America has made a lot of progress over the last few years, but it still has one major threat lurking in the background.

Apr 3, 2014 by John Maxfield

The Surprising Reason Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Could Have a Good Year

After a devastating 2013, there's at least one reason to believe that the tides have turned in Annaly Capital Management's favor.

Apr 3, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Thing That Bothers Me About BofI Holding, Inc.

BofI Holding might be innovative and at the forefront of a massive sea-change in financial services, but it's still susceptible to the most feared of financial scourges: liquidity risk.

Apr 2, 2014 by John Maxfield

Citigroup Will Soon Be Haunted by $19 Billion

Just in case you thought the financial crisis was over, Citigroup recently disclosed that could soon begin suffering losses on $19 billion in home equity loans dating back to the financial crisis.

Apr 2, 2014 by John Maxfield

This Is Wells Fargo’s Most Valuable Asset

Believe it or not, Wells Fargo's most valuable asset has nothing to do with home loans. Instead, it lies in its massive portfolio of demand deposits.

Apr 1, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Reason M&T Bank, KeyCorp, and Comerica Could Outperform Going Forward

These three banks have some of the most valuable deposit franchises in the bank industry.

Apr 1, 2014 by John Maxfield

Can Huntington Bancshares Defy Critics, Enrich Shareholders, and Make Banking Fair and Transparent?

While virtually every other major bank is trying to distance itself from the consumer, Huntington Bancshares is embracing personalized service. Will the contrarian strategy payoff?

Apr 1, 2014 by John Maxfield

New York Community Bancorp’s Biggest Weakness

There's little question that New York Community Bancorp is one of the best run financial companies in the country. But it still has one major weakness that investors need to know about.

Feb 15, 2017 by John Maxfield

Here Are the 2013 Tax Brackets

Are you getting ready to do your taxes? If so, here's a breakdown of the 2013 tax brackets.

Mar 30, 2014 by John Maxfield

The Shocking Proof People Don't Trust Bank of America

Take one look at Bank of America's credit rating, and it's clear that individual consumers like you and me aren't the only ones who distrust it more than competitors like Wells Fargo.

Mar 30, 2014 by John Maxfield

The Shocking (and Long) List of Bank of America’s Legal Misdeeds

If it seems like Bank of America has been in a constant state of legal trouble since 2008, you're right. Here's the first widely available and comprehensive list of Bank of America's legal misdeeds over the past five-plus years.

Mar 29, 2014 by John Maxfield

Will Stocks Crash If Russia Invades Ukraine?

With Russian troops massing near the Ukrainian border, should investors be worried about a conflict that will cause stocks to plummet?

Mar 29, 2014 by John Maxfield

Is Your Credit Card Interest Rate Above 20%? This Chart Shows Why.

While the interest rate on credit cards seems usurious, there's a good reason that Citigroup, Bank of America, and others charge them.

Mar 29, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Reason American Express Company Is an Exceptional Stock

Among all of its competitors, American Express has proven itself to be the most adept at risk management.

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