Feb 3, 2016 by Jordan WathenThe Bear Case for Apollo Investment and PennantPark InvestmentOil and gas investments could quickly turn into balance-sheet problems, Fitch warns.
Feb 2, 2016 by Jordan WathenAmerican Express: Not a Network ProblemAttracting new merchants is a very marginal growth opportunity for Amex.
Feb 2, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Plunged TodayContinued outflows and the retirement of a key portfolio manager raise concerns about where the asset manager goes from here.
Feb 1, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: Main Street Capital’s 4th QuarterIs Main Street Capital the one to beat?
Jan 29, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: Oil Loans Hit Bank EarningsFirst Financial Bankshares and National Bank Holdings Corp. see oil and gas exposure taking a bite out of profits.
Jan 28, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: Oil-Heavy Banks Tell AllCullen/Frost Bankers and BOK Financial shed more light into their energy loan exposure in their recent earnings reports.
Jan 28, 2016 by Jordan WathenFinancial Institutions' Growth Streak ContinuesThe Warsaw, New York-based bank put up another steady quarter backed by growth in loans and deposits.
Jan 27, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Total System Services, Inc. Dropped TodayShares of the payments company are plunging on weaker-than-expected earnings, and a credit downgrade.
Jan 27, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Shares of Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. Dropped TodayShares of the personal lender are falling as loss provisions drag on its fourth-quarter results.
Jan 25, 2016 by Jordan WathenHow to Draw an Activist InvestorCheap business-development companies are becoming activist targets, but "cheap" alone isn't good enough.
Jan 23, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: BDCs Try to Calm the MarketAs their share prices slump to start 2016, some business development companies are giving an early look into their fourth quarter earnings.
Jan 23, 2016 by Jordan WathenAmerican Express Earnings: Hang On TightThe credit card company could be in for a rough ride in 2016.
Jan 22, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: Banks Bail on OilThe nation's banks are bailing on oil loans, and building reserves for future losses to come.
Jan 22, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy American Express Stock Plunged TodayCost cuts and a one-time gain were the few positives in a generally bad fourth-quarter earnings report.
Jan 22, 2016 by Jordan Wathen and Gaby LaperaThe Basics of BDCsWhat BDCs are, what they do, and how to invest in them.
Jan 21, 2016 by Jordan WathenAre We in a Bear Market?Is this a bear market? It's all about your perspective.
Jan 21, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy MGIC Investment Corp. Stock Dropped TodayThe mortgage insurer announced pricing changes with its fourth-quarter earnings today.
Jan 21, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: Main Street Capital Corporation Makes HeadlinesMany of Main Street Capital Corporation's portfolio companies have been in the news. Here's a look at the company's movers and shakers.
Jan 21, 2016 by Jordan WathenInstant Analysis: Banks Come Clean on Oil LoansWe're still in the early innings of loan losses for banks that stuffed their books with oil loans.
