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Patrick Morris

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After a few stints in banking and corporate finance, Patrick joined the Motley Fool as a writer covering the financial sector. He's scaled back his everyday writing a bit, but he's always happy to opine on the latest headline news surrounding Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett and all things personal finance.

Recent Articles by Patrick Morris

May 1, 2014 by Patrick Morris

How This Company Is Crushing Visa and MasterCard in China

Much has been made about the changes coming to the payments industry, but Discover is taking an unconventional approach that seems to bring it to the cusp of long-term success.

Apr 30, 2014 by Patrick Morris

American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Watches Earnings Swing From $27 Million Loss to $49 Million Gain

As a result of improving conditions and the repositioning of its assets, American Capital Mortgage reported net income of $0.95 per share today, well ahead of the loss of $0.56 per share recognized in the first quarter of last year.

Apr 30, 2014 by Patrick Morris

3 Warren Buffett Stocks You Can Buy Today

Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, has major positions in countless businesses; but if you could only buy three, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, and General Electric would come out on top.

Apr 30, 2014 by Patrick Morris

1 Thing to Always Remember About Mobile Payments

Bank of America and Wells Fargo each have major a presence in the payments industry, and while the changes there are alluring, investors need to keep one thing in mind surrounding them.

Apr 30, 2014 by Patrick Morris

2 Critical Focus Areas of PayPal and eBay Inc

Much of the world understands the payment industry is poised for change, yet an understanding of PayPal's direction is critical to the success of eBay.

Apr 30, 2014 by Patrick Morris

New York Community Bancorp, Inc. Matches Expectations As Earnings Stay Steady

New York Community Bancorp saw earnings per share of $0.26 per share, slightly below the $0.27 seen in the first quarter of 2013, but in line with the expectations of analysts.

Apr 29, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Genworth Financial Inc Operating Income Skyrockets 28%

Thanks to improvements across all three of its major business lines, operating income at Genworth rose by nearly 30% to $194 million in the first quarter of this year.

Apr 29, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Earnings at AFLAC Incorporated Drop As a Result of Weakening Yen

Aflac witnessed flat earnings per share in the first quarter, but this was largely the result of a 6% impact from the weakening value of the yen in Japan.

Apr 29, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Target Corporation Selects MasterCard Inc. To Launch Enhanced Security Credit Card

Target has selected MasterCard to allow it to enhance the security of the credit cards it issues through EMV technology beginning next year.

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Apr 28, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Why Suspending Dividends at Bank of America Corp May Be Good News

Following accounting mistakes, Bank of America will be suspending its highly acclaimed dividend and buyback plans, but it turns out investors may be missing a critical piece of reality.

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Apr 28, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Warren Buffett Is Ready to Replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Recent remarks reveal Warren Buffett has no interest in buying shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but he may willing to put Berkshire Hathaway right in the middle of the housing market when the time comes.

Apr 28, 2014 by Patrick Morris

American Capital Agency Corp. Earnings Swing From Negative to Positive

Following almost two years of difficult contraction, American Capital Agency saw its earnings swing to positive as it reported $420 million in comprehensive income in the first quarter.

Apr 27, 2014 by Patrick Morris

What to Make of The Rumored Expansion of Apple Inc. Into Mobile Payments

Both Facebook and Apple are speculated to join the mobile payment landscape in as little as the next few weeks, but one is clearly poised to benefit, while the other could face major trouble.

Apr 27, 2014 by Patrick Morris

The Most Important Thing Bank of America Corp.'s CEO Just Said

Bank of America reported a loss of more than $500 million in the first quarter, but one comment from its CEO provides reasons for shareholders to be optimistic.

Apr 26, 2014 by Patrick Morris

What the Crisis in Ukraine Has to Do With Your Money

The recent news of the elevating tensions between Russia and the Ukraine has led to many questions, including what the impact may be to your wallets.

Apr 26, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Despite Its $500 Million Loss, Investors Should Be Optimistic About Bank of America

The bottom line results of Bank of America left something to be desired, but its earning presentation revealed a number of critical realities that provide reassurance for its investors.

Apr 26, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Warren Buffett and T. Boone Pickens Are Betting Big Money on This Energy Boom

Warren Buffett and T. Boone Pickens are well known, but thanks to recent moves by Berkshire Hathaway, the two astonishingly rich men are likely hoping for similar things.

Apr 25, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Despite Difficult Weather Weyerhaeuser Company Tops Expectations

Even after excluding a special gain of $30 million, Weyerhaeuser saw its earnings come in above analyst expectations, at $0.26 per share.

Apr 24, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Visa Inc. Delivers 26% Increase in Net Income

Thanks to a tax benefit, Visa saw its net income jump to $1.6 billion in the second quarter of its 2014 fiscal year.

Apr 24, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Net Income at Under Armour Inc Rises by Almost 75% on Strong Sales Growth

Under Armour raises full-year expectations to operating income ranging between $331 million and $334 million.

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