Feb 12, 2019 by Jordan WathenBefore SunTrust: BB&T's Mergers and Acquisitions Over the Last DecadeIt's fair to say BB&T is always buying something.
Feb 9, 2019 by Jordan WathenBB&T and SunTrust Have Plenty of Branch Fat to TrimThese super-regional institutions have hundreds of branches with less than $25 million in deposits.
Feb 9, 2019 by Jordan WathenHow Are S&P 500 Stocks Chosen?The most important U.S. stock index has some strict -- and not-so-strict -- rules for companies to get in.
Feb 7, 2019 by Jordan Wathen3 Things You Should Know About the BB&T and SunTrust MergerA combination of two super-regional banks will make a southern U.S. powerhouse.
Feb 6, 2019 by Jordan WathenThis Marijuana ETF Just Hit $1 Billion in AssetsThis fund is just good enough for quick exposure to the hottest marijuana stocks.
Feb 5, 2019 by Jordan Wathen, Dan Caplinger, and Matt Frankel, CFP3 Top Insurance Stocks to Buy Right NowThink of them as insurance for your portfolio.
Feb 4, 2019 by Jordan Wathen, Dan Caplinger, and Matt Frankel, CFP3 Stocks Warren Buffett Would LoveThese three stocks check Buffett's boxes for good investments.
Jan 31, 2019 by Jordan WathenFair Isaac Corporation Scores 13% Revenue Growth in the First QuarterGains in software products were overshadowed by the company's improvements in its credit scores business.
Jan 26, 2019 by Jordan Wathen, Dan Caplinger, and Matt Frankel, CFP3 Top Fintech Stocks to Buy in JanuaryGet off to a good start in the new year with these three fintech stocks.
Jan 25, 2019 by Jordan WathenA Banner Year for Venture Capital Boosts SVB Financial GroupRising rates, lower taxes, and falling provisions for loan losses didn’t hurt, either.
Jan 23, 2019 by Jordan WathenWhy Synchrony Financial Stock Is Soaring TodayThe card issuer put many of Wall Street's worries behind it.
Jan 22, 2019 by Jordan WathenWhy Fannie and Freddie Mac Shares Are Soaring -- AgainIs this the moment shareholders have been waiting for?
Jan 21, 2019 by Jordan Wathen3 Bank Stocks That Crushed Earnings Last WeekThese three banks delivered expectation-beating fourth-quarter earnings.
Jan 18, 2019 by Jordan WathenWhy Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Soared on FridayThe market is increasingly optimistic that the two government-sponsored entities could return to private ownership.
Jan 18, 2019 by Jordan WathenAmerican Express Customers Slow Their SpendingSome one-time tax items also made a mess of headline earnings numbers in the fourth quarter.
Jan 16, 2019 by Jordan Wathen5 Things Wall Street Liked About Bank of America's Earnings ReportFrom loan growth to efficiency, everything is going in the right direction.
Jan 15, 2019 by Jordan WathenWhat Wall Street Didn't Like About Wells Fargo's EarningsThe big story with Wells Fargo remains the same: It's stuck in place.
Jan 15, 2019 by Jordan WathenWhy First Republic Bank Stock Soared on TuesdayAn impressive fourth-quarter earnings report sets the stage for an even better 2019.
Jan 13, 2019 by Jordan Wathen, Dan Caplinger, and Matt Frankel, CFP3 Top Bank Stocks to Buy in JanuaryThese three bank stocks could lift your portfolio in the new year.
Jan 13, 2019 by Jordan WathenHow to Invest for Retirement if You Hate Everything About Personal FinanceHere's the best way to start investing with the least amount of effort.
