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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

Feb 18, 2014 by Patrick Morris

3 Reasons This Bank's Best Days Are Ahead

While Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Capital One and US Bancorp receive a lot of attention, it turns out PNC may be one of the best banks to buy now.

Feb 18, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Rite Aid Corporation, McKesson Corporation Expand Partnership Agreement to 2019

Rite Aid and McKesson extend their distribution agreement through March 2019, allowing McKesson to distribute and supply both the branded and generic pharmaceuticals for Rite Aid.

Feb 18, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Warren Buffett's Latest Moves to Invade Your Living Room

Warren Buffett is known for his love of banks and consumer companies, but it turns out he is aggressively buying up media companies like Liberty Global and DirecTV, while also selling his position in Starz.

Feb 16, 2014 by Patrick Morris

2 Simple Lessons From Brothers Worth Billions

There are two brothers with an estimated fortune of almost $100 billion that few have ever heard of, and there is something we can all learn from them.

Feb 16, 2014 by Patrick Morris

5 Things You Should Always Do Before You Buy a Home

With millions of Americans now considering the purchase of a home, there are five things that everyone should do before they ever put pen to paper and buy a new home.

Feb 16, 2014 by Patrick Morris

10 Cities With the Fastest Rising Home Prices

The latest data is in and there are 10 cities in the US where home prices rose more than twice as fast as average over the last year.

Feb 15, 2014 by Patrick Morris

1 Thing Even More Expensive Than Going to College

With the cost of college rising at a staggering rate, many have begun to question if it is even worth it. Yet a recent study reveals rather starling news.

Feb 15, 2014 by Patrick Morris

More Reason for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Shareholders to Be Afraid

More Congressional action further demonstrates that big changes could be in store for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Feb 15, 2014 by Patrick Morris

3 Reasons to Buy This Company With a Huge Dividend

Like American Capital Agency and American Tower, Realty Income pays out a great dividend; but there are three key reasons why any investor should consider an investment in it.

Feb 15, 2014 by Patrick Morris

1 More Reason to Love Bank of America

Bank of America operates in a variety of different business, but its most important one has delivered impressive growth compared to Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, and it could be poised for even more.

Feb 14, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Warren Buffett Portfolio Grows By $12 Billion as He Makes 3 Big Buys

The latest SEC filing from Berkshire Hathaway is in, and Warren Buffett has added a big stake in Goldman Sachs, doubled his position in USG Corp, and grew his holding of General Electric by seventeen times.

Feb 14, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Trina Solar to Acquire Majority Stake in Specialized PV Cell Producer

In an effort to lower its cost of capital and have better access to manufacturing capabilities, Trina Solar announced it has acquired a 51% stake in Hubei Hongyuan, a Chinese PV manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount.

Feb 14, 2014 by Patrick Morris

The Most Important Business at Citigroup, Inc.

There is one thing many investors may not know about Citigroup when compared to peers Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, and it could be the key to success for the bank moving forward.

Feb 14, 2014 by Patrick Morris

What You Need to Know About These Dividend Monsters

Hatteras Financial and CYS Investments reported earnings this week, and they may be poised to shake off the trials of 2013 as things improve in 2014.

Feb 13, 2014 by Patrick Morris

American International Group Inc. Raises Its Dividend 25% Following $1.7 Billion In Fourth-Quarter Income

AIG announced its earnings were more than five times higher in the fourth quarter of 2013 versus 2012, thanks to no underwriting losses from Superstorm Sandy, and increased insurance revenues.

Feb 13, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Following Acquisition, Realty Income Corp. Net Income per Share Up 24%

With $4.7 billion of acquisitions in 2013, Realty Income saw its revenue jump 62% in the fourth quarter, and its per-share adjusted funds from operations rise 13%.

Feb 13, 2014 by Patrick Morris

MetLife Inc. Operating Earnings Rise 14% to $1.6 Billion

MetLife reported operating earnings of $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter, a 14% increase over 2012, driven largely by a reduced expense base.

Feb 12, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Zillow Inc. Revenue Jumps 70% in the Fourth Quarter

Zillow announced record quarterly revenue of $58 million in the fourth quarter as its visitors climbed, but it still reported a net loss for the full year of 2013.

Feb 12, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Rolls-Royce Inks $1 Billion C-130J Super Hercules Deal With Lockheed Martin Corporation

Rolls-Royce and Lockheed Martin have signed a deal worth up to $1 billion, which will have Rolls-Royce be the official supplier of the engines for C-130J planes through 2025.

Feb 12, 2014 by Patrick Morris

Toyota Recalling 1.9 Million Prius Vehicles for Software Issue

Toyota has issued a voluntary recall of more than 1 million vehicles in the U.S., including more than 700,000 Prius models.

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