Eric Volkman
TMFVolkman
Eric Volkman is a contributing Finance and Stock Market Analyst at The Motley Fool, fluent in a range of business topics and familiar with many publicly traded U.S. companies. Prior to The Motley Fool, Eric was an equities analyst at European investment bank Raiffeisen Capital and Investment and a freelance writer focusing mainly on finance topics since 1995. He studied for several years at Susquehanna University. Fun fact: Eric is also a writer and producer for the sketch comedy team Comedy Barbs.
Recent Articles by Eric Volkman
Mar 10, 2014
by Eric Volkman
How Will Banks Celebrate the Bull's Birthday This Week?
It's been five years since the stock market fell into a ditch; since then it's risen by more than 180%. But that doesn't hold a candle to the gains posted by Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America.
Mar 3, 2014
by Eric Volkman
The Banking Sector's a Beast Coming Into March
The first week of the month will see plenty of action for the nation's big banks as the market reacts to big macro numbers, revelations of loan fraud from a Citigroup client, Bank of America going ex-dividend, JPMorgan paying up to settle a lawsuit, and Wells Fargo getting a big stamp of approval from Warren Buffett.
Feb 28, 2014
by Eric Volkman
Bad Weather Blanketed Financials This Week
Janet Yellen blames the icy weather for much of the economy's recent ills, while the temperature drops for Bank of America's relationship with regulators, JPMorgan Chase's coming profitability, and the dynamism of Citigroup. Wells Fargo, meanwhile, saves a bit of change for a rainy day.
Premium Investing Services
Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.