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
Jan 12, 2014
by John Maxfield
The Business of Legal Marijuana: People Are Getting Rich. Should You Get In?
It is now legal to buy, possess, and consume marijuana for recreational purposes in the state of Colorado. In this article, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield digs deep into the industry to reveal who's getting rich from it and whether there's an opportunity for other investors to get in on the action.
Jan 11, 2014
by John Maxfield
Bank of America's 10 Biggest and Most Expensive Blunders
Bank of America has incurred tens of billions of dollars worth of legal costs and settlement expenses stemming from the bank's practices before and during the financial crisis. After culling through a definitive list of actions, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield identifies the bank's 10 biggest blunders.
Jan 5, 2014
by John Maxfield
Legalized Drug Dealing: An Inside Look at Colorado’s Massive Marijuana Industry
In many states, legitimate businessmen and women are getting rich from the marijuana industry. Nowhere is this truer than in Colorado, one of two states that have legalized the drug for recreational use. On the cusp of this historic change, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield gives readers an inside look at the growing commercialization of cannabis.
Jan 4, 2014
by John Maxfield
Why 2014 Is a Critical Year for All Investors
You'd be excused for concluding that the stock market is too high and should be avoided. Following last year's epic performance, in which the S&P 500 advanced by nearly 30%, there doesn't seem to be much gas left in the proverbial tank. As Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield explains, however, this thought process is bound to produce sub-optimal returns over the long run.
Dec 23, 2013
by John Maxfield
Why Cliffs Natural Resources, Newfield Exploration, and TECO Energy Could Be Dropped From the S&P 500 in 2014
With some of the smallest market caps on the S&P 500, there's a good chance that Cliffs Natural Resources, Newfield Exploration, and TECO Energy will find themselves removed from the widely followed stock index in 2014.
Dec 22, 2013
by John Maxfield
Why Were J.C. Penney, Abercrombie, and Sprint Booted From the S&P 500 in 2013?
Nearly 20 companies were removed from the S&P 500 and replaced by new components this year. Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield discusses why J.C. Penney, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Sprint were among the stocks deleted.
Dec 20, 2013
by John Maxfield
Wells Fargo's Best Chance to Grow Next Year and Make Shareholders Smile
As the nation's fourth largest bank by assets, you'd be excused for concluding that Wells Fargo has little room left to expand. But here's the thing: it's credit card operations could triple over the upcoming years.
Dec 15, 2013
by John Maxfield
The New Dollar Menu at McDonald's Isn't the Same
At the beginning of November, McDonald's ended the "Dollar Menu," which had been in existence for more than a decade. With a full month's worth of sales under its belt since the change, McDonald's may now be starting to realize the mistake it made.
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