▲ S&P 500 +---% | ▲ Stock Advisor +---% Join The Motley Fool

John Maxfield

TMFMaxfield

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

Recent Articles by John Maxfield

Mar 19, 2014 by John Maxfield

4 Reasons Bank of America’s CEO Prefers Buybacks Over Dividends

Many analysts believe that Bank of America is set to announce a dividend increase next week. But here are four reasons why its CEO Brian Moynihan prefers share buybacks.

Mar 19, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Citigroup Won’t Raise Its Dividend Next Week Even If It Wanted to

On March 26, the nation's biggest banks are set to announce changes to their dividends plans. Here's why Citigroup isn't likely to be among them.

Mar 18, 2014 by John Maxfield

Cigarette Sales Are Soaring at Dollar General, Showing Why Retailers Are Addicted to Tobacco

In the middle of last year, Dollar General began selling tobacco products. Since then, both its customer count and average transaction size have increased.

Mar 18, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why It Doesn't Matter If Wal-Mart and Walgreen Stop Selling Cigarettes

State lawmakers are asking five major retailers to stop selling cigarettes. But here's why the move won't make any difference.

Mar 17, 2014 by John Maxfield

Domino's Pizza Brings Back 50%-Off Deal for 1 Week

For the second time this year, Domino's Pizza is selling pizzas for 50% off. Here's how to get the deal and why Domino's is so set on offering it yet again.

Mar 16, 2014 by John Maxfield

Has China's Real Estate Bubble Officially Popped?

New data released by the Chinese government strongly suggests that its real estate bubble may have popped.

Mar 16, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Reason Denny’s Will Struggle In 2014

Here's why Denny's sales are likely to disappoint in 2014.

Mar 15, 2014 by John Maxfield

10 Depressing Facts About Food Stamps in America

In 2013, 47.6 million Americans received food stamps. This is only one of 10 depressing facts about food stamps in America.

Mar 15, 2014 by John Maxfield

Are Cracker Barrel Fans Rejecting Its New Menu?

Fewer customers are coming into Cracker Barrel these days. Is this because customers are upset over changes to the chain's menu?

Apr 13, 2017 by John Maxfield

Pimps Use Facebook to Recruit Prostitutes (and Other Facts About America’s Underground Sex Trade)

A grounding-breaking study casts new light on the illegal sex trade in America -- including, among other things, Facebook's role in the recruitment of prostitutes. Here are five fascinating insights from the 339-page report.

Mar 15, 2014 by John Maxfield

5 Surprising Facts About Denny's

These facts show that Denny's is a lot more than a late-night eatery for 20-somethings.

Mar 14, 2014 by John Maxfield

The Only Reason Bank of America Wouldn’t Raise Its Dividend on March 26

Most analysts and commentators seem to agree that Bank of America will raise its dividend this year. But what if it doesn't? What would cause so many predictions to be wrong?

Mar 13, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why China Manipulates the Yuan

For more than four decades, the government of China has kept a close grip on the value of its currency, the yuan. Using simple terms and insightful charts, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield explains how and why it does so.

Mar 12, 2014 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Will Make Dividend Announcement on March 26

Here's why March 26 is the day that every Bank of America shareholder should mark on their calendars.

Mar 12, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Amazing Dividend Stock

There's no question that New York Community Bancorp is an amazing and high-yielding stock. But what's the secret to its success?

Mar 11, 2014 by John Maxfield

Denny’s Is Leaving Olive Garden and Red Lobster In the Dust

Denny's is going in a new direction by tapping into new markets.

Mar 10, 2014 by John Maxfield

Will Bank of America Double or Quadruple Its Dividend This Month?

It's the time of year when bank shareholders learn whether their quarterly dividend checks will go up.

Mar 9, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Staples Was the S&P 500's Worst Performing Stock Last Week

Staples' shares fell more than any other stock on the S&P 500 last week after the office supply company announced its plan to close 225 stores over the next two years.

Mar 9, 2014 by John Maxfield

Is the Government Lying About the Housing Recovery?

While the Commerce Department recently said that new home sales are soaring, data from the private market suggests otherwise. Does this mean the Obama administration is lying?

Mar 9, 2014 by John Maxfield

Staples to Close 225 Stores. This Chart Shows What Will Be Left

Staples says it will close 225 stores over the next two years after a disappointing fourth quarter in which total sales fell by 11%.

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services