Jul 25, 2013 by Amanda AlixA Special Niche Boosts New York Community Bancorp EarningsThe bank’s unique business mix helps insulate it against the residential mortgage slowdown.
Jul 24, 2013 by Amanda Alix2 Reasons Bank Lobbyists Have Such Success Swaying CongressIf you’ve ever wondered why financial reform has been rather slow, look to the lobbyists.
Jul 23, 2013 by Amanda AlixHow Big Banks Are Driving Up the Prices of Practically EverythingThe involvement of the nation’s biggest banks in the commodities markets is resulting in universally higher prices -- and should be stopped.
Jul 22, 2013 by Amanda AlixCitigroup and Bank of America Are (Still) Most Likely to Get Dumped by CustomersAn updated survey on “brand vulnerability” shows that Citi and B of A haven’t improved their reputations much with consumers.
Jul 22, 2013 by Amanda AlixBank of America Just Can't Seem to Grasp the Mortgage BusinessThe latest survey of mortgages servicers shows big banks doing better -- except for B of A.
Jul 19, 2013 by Amanda AlixSynovus Earnings Includes a Special SurpriseSynovus Financial reports second-quarter earnings, and announces its TARP repayment plan.
Jul 19, 2013 by Amanda Alix1 Huge Reason Wells Fargo Is Flying High TodayStill feeling good about Wells Fargo’s second-quarter results, investors push shares higher on expansion news
Jul 19, 2013 by Amanda AlixCYS Loses, Now All Mortgage REITs Must PayVolatility and hedging failure during the second quarter hits book value.
Jul 18, 2013 by Amanda AlixMetLife Moves Closer to the Danger ZoneDespite selling off its retail banking operations, MetLife seems headed for the unwelcome SIFI designation.
Jul 17, 2013 by Amanda AlixBanks May Suffer, but Rising Mortgage Rates Won't Shake HousingDespite higher mortgage rates, housing seems to be keeping its momentum.
Jul 17, 2013 by Amanda AlixHere's 1 Poll That Doesn't Trash Bank of AmericaFor a change, some good news about Bank of America’s image.
Jul 16, 2013 by Amanda AlixNeed to Lose a Few Pounds? Try Using a Debit CardCredit cards contribute to weight gain, debit cards don’t. Either way, these companies win.
Jul 15, 2013 by Amanda AlixWhy Bank of America Stock Could Break $14 TodayAhead of earnings, Bank of America stock is rocketing skyward.
Jul 15, 2013 by Amanda AlixSomebody's Lying at Bank of AmericaEx-employees say one thing, Bank of America says another. Where does the truth lie?
Jul 12, 2013 by Amanda AlixWells Fargo Soars as Revenue and Profits SwellA stellar second-quarter earnings report will likely send Wells Fargo’s stock past its 52-week high today.
Jul 11, 2013 by Amanda AlixBernanke Gives mREITs Cause to CheerComments from the Fed Chief on Wednesday should calm investors’ qualms regarding the taper.
Jul 10, 2013 by Amanda AlixUBS Boots Bank of America from Top SpotUBS has reasserted itself as the No. 1 global private bank, to the detriment of B of A.
Jul 9, 2013 by Amanda AlixBanks Hit on Fees That Won't Drive Customers CrazyMobile banking fees are the wave of the future, and seem to enjoy higher customer acceptance.
Jul 9, 2013 by Amanda AlixBargain Hunting in the Mortgage REIT SectorAfter Friday’s carnage, mREITs bounced upwards on Monday.
Jul 8, 2013 by Amanda Alix2 Big Reasons Bank of America Will Skyrocket TodayAll banks are doing well, but B of A has some other news, too.