Oct 11, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe 2 Regional Banks and 2 Megabanks That Rule GeorgiaFor investors seeking a proxy play on a rebounding Atlanta market, these banks may be the answer.
Oct 10, 2013 by Jay Jenkins4 Banks Ruling the Sunshine State -- Breaking Down Market Share in FloridaFor Bank of America, Wells Fargo, SunTrust Banks, and Regions Financial, its sunny days from the panhandle to night lights of South Beach.
Oct 10, 2013 by Jay JenkinsWhy Obama Should Violate the Constitution in Debt Ceiling FightIn the debt ceiling debacle, Tea Party politicos are acting worse than Southern Politicians following the Civil War.
Oct 9, 2013 by Jay JenkinsWhy You Just Can't Compare The Great Recession to The Great DepressionThe Great Recession has been tough on the American people. But a quick history lesson reminds us that it could be much, much worse.
Oct 9, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThese 3 Regional Banks Rule CaliforniaIf "Too Big To Fail" is not your idea of a sound investment, these three regional banks may be the golden ticket from the Golden State
Oct 8, 2013 by Jay Jenkins3 Reasons I'm Still Positive About the U.S. EconomyEconomic fundamentals may be mixed and the government may be shut down, but this Fool remains optimistic for the long term.
Oct 8, 2013 by Jay Jenkins2 Banks Ready for the Now Certain Fed TaperThe Federal Reserve didn't announce a taper in September, but the writing is on the wall.
Oct 8, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThese 3 Regional Banks Rule TexasIn the long horn state, these regional banks lead the stampede.
Oct 7, 2013 by Jay JenkinsDoes Gold Have a Place In Your Portfolio? Warren Buffett and I Say NoFor thousands of years shiny bricks of gold bullion have been an investing staple from kings, to modern central banks, to everyday men and women.
Oct 7, 2013 by Jay JenkinsHow Obamacare Has Made the Fed the Most Powerful Government BodyIn normal times, Congress and the President hold sway on U.S. economic policy. But in the wake of a government shutdown over health-care legislation, the Federal Reserve is now the sole caretaker of our economic prospects.
Oct 7, 2013 by Jay Jenkins3 Banks That Are Rockin' the BakkenLooking for investment opportunities in the Bakken oil fields without having to set up an oil rig of your own? Consider these banks as a way to capture the boom without getting oil in your boots.
Sep 30, 2013 by Jay JenkinsIs Jamie Dimon the Walter White of Banking?With the barrel of an $11 billion fine pointed at JPMorgan Chase's head, it's finally time to out CEO Jamie Dimon as Wall Street's Heisenberg.
Sep 29, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe Dirty Secret Holding Back the U.S. EconomyIn the American capitalist system, access to credit is the key factor to get from bust to boom.
Sep 28, 2013 by Jay JenkinsInvesting for the Next 200 Years: Stocks With Alligator BloodLooking for a multi-generational investment? Look no further than JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.
Sep 28, 2013 by Jay Jenkins1 Wall Street Bank Helping Silicon Valley Start-UpsJPMorgan Chase's new "Stay Private Longer" debt product is a fantastic example of real value-adding innovation in the financial sector.
Sep 26, 2013 by Jay JenkinsMargin Debt is Back: Does That Indicate Pain Ahead?The New York Stock Exchange's data shows that investors are once again leveraging up and fueling the market higher.
Sep 26, 2013 by Jay JenkinsFinding Hidden Value in Financial Growth StocksIn a recent note to clients, Goldman Sachs is turning over stones to find hidden and undervalued growth stocks.
Sep 24, 2013 by Jay JenkinsCongress and Regulators Are Still CluelessWhy is the economy stuck in the slow growth, "new normal"? Ask your leaders in Washington D.C.
Sep 18, 2013 by Jay JenkinsAnother Example of How Regulators Make It Impossible for Banks to Do BusinessThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continues to impede business with carte blanche policy making.
Sep 7, 2013 by Jay JenkinsThe Driving Force Behind Profitability at Wells, Citi, and B of ABreaking down profitability one step at a time makes it clear what's driving the successes and failures at these three megabanks.