Jordan Wathen

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Apr 26, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

5 Reasons Fifth Street's Deal Talk Smells Fishy

Fifth Street Asset Management is rumored to be on the auction block, which should concern shareholders of its publicly traded BDCs.

Financial Institutions Five Star Bank earnings 2017

Apr 26, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Financial Institutions Earnings: Steady as She Goes

The bank holding company reported a 4% increase in net income thanks to stable net interest margins and modest loan growth.

Deutsche Bank shares rise - Frankfurt Skyline

Apr 24, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Deutsche Bank AG Stock Is Up 10% Today

Shares of Deutsche Bank AG are surging on the French election results and a stronger euro.

Apr 24, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Bank of America Shares Jumped 5% on Monday

U.S. Treasury yields are rising on higher odds of a June rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

Apr 20, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why American Express Company Stock Jumped 6% Today

First-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations.

Apr 20, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Sallie Mae Stock Jumped 10% Today

Shares of Sallie Mae are rising on the back of better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.

Apr 20, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Shares of KCG Holdings Are Flying Higher Today

Virtu Financial will acquire KCG Holdings for $20 per share.

Apr 18, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Goldman Sachs Group Stock Slumped 5% Today

Shares of the investment bank slumped as it reported a surprisingly weak contribution from trading in the first quarter.

Apr 11, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Stock Is Plummeting Today

The Wall Street Journal broke the news that highly respected forensic accountants believe more accounting issues may be hiding at AmTrust.

Everi Holdings debt refinnace 1q results

Apr 10, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why Everi Holdings Inc Stock Is Surging Today

Shares rise on a potential debt refinancing and preliminary first-quarter earnings.

Apr 4, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Why AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Stock Is Surging

Shares are trading higher after the company restated prior-year financials and became current on listing requirements.

Apr 2, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. TradeKing: Better Broker for an IRA?

Here's how OptionsHouse and TradeKing compare for investors who want to open an IRA.

OptionsHouse vs ETrade for Roth and Traditional IRAs

Apr 2, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. E*Trade: Best IRA Brokers

Here's how OptionsHouse and E*Trade compare for individual retirement accounts.

Apr 1, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

Best Bet for IRAs: OptionsHouse vs. Capital One

Let's review what OptionsHouse and Capital One have to offer individual investors who want to save with the help of an IRA.

Apr 1, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Merrill Edge for IRA Accounts

Let's compare two popular brokers to see which is a better fit for a new IRA account. Here's how OptionsHouse and Merrill Edge compare on commissions, fees, funds, and more.

Mar 31, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

TradeStation vs. OptionsHouse: Brokers for IRAs

TradeStation and OptionsHouse may be better known for active traders, but they have a lot to offer in IRAs, too.

OptionsHouse vs. Interactive Brokers IRA

Mar 30, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Interactive Brokers: A Comparison for Individual Retirement Accounts

Here's how Interactive Brokers and OptionsHouse compare on commissions, mutual fund selection, international stocks, and more, all from the perspective of a long-term IRA investor.

Mar 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

TradeKing vs. Fidelity: Discount Brokers for IRA Accounts

Ready to open an IRA? See how popular discount brokers TradeKing and Fidelity compare for retirement investors.

OptionsHouse vs. Charles Schwab for IRAs2

Mar 29, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

OptionsHouse vs. Charles Schwab: Discount Brokers for IRAs

There's more to a broker than just fees and commissions. Here's how OptionsHouse and Charles Schwab compare for investors who want to open an IRA to save for retirement.

Mar 23, 2017 by Jordan Wathen

A Financial Mailbag

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