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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

Dec 5, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Ambarella Delivers Strong Growth in Third-Quarter Earnings

Ambarella has top-line revenue growth of 29% as its 2014 fiscal year continues to see rapid growth.

Dec 5, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Unemployment Report: Initial Jobless Claims Fall to Near 6-Year Low

Seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims fell by 7.2% -- or 23,000 -- to 298,000 in the week ending Nov. 30.

Dec 5, 2013 by Patrick Morris

3 Surprising Lovers of Low Interest Rates

While interest rates remain at historic lows, there's one party that has benefited by almost $1 trillion as a result of low interest rates.

Dec 4, 2013 by Patrick Morris

US Airways Traffic Falls in November

Traffic that produced revenue at US Airways fell by 3.7 million miles in November when compared to last year, while total seat miles increased by 348 million miles, which resulted in its load factor plummeting by five percentage points.

Dec 4, 2013 by Patrick Morris

November's 215,000-Job Increase Is a High for the Year

According to ADP, the private sector grew by 215,000 jobs in November, the highest level since December 2012.

Dec 4, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Philip Morris Buying 20% Stake in Russian Distributor Megapolis

Along with Philip Morris, Japan Tobacco International also agreed to take a 20% position in the Russian company.

Dec 4, 2013 by Patrick Morris

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Thanks to Rising Exports

The U.S. trade deficit tracked downward in October to $40.6 billion as a result of a rise in the exports of goods that outpaced the rise in imports.

Dec 4, 2013 by Patrick Morris

The Banks With the Most Loyal Customers

Banks have had difficulty holding onto customers in recent years, but there are a few banks that are best in their respective regions at hanging on to customers.

Dec 4, 2013 by Patrick Morris

European Union Levies Fines Against Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Others

EU announces fines against Deutsche Bank, RBS, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and others for their role in manipulating LIBOR.

Dec 4, 2013 by Patrick Morris

1 Thing Investors Are Missing About Huntington Bancshares

Huntington Bancshares is a regional outfit that faces stiff competition from Fifth Third Bancorp, PNC, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase, but the data shows that it is poised to deliver solid results for years to come.

Dec 3, 2013 by Patrick Morris

FAA Proposes Fining Southwest for Improperly Installed Windshield Test System

FAA proposed $325,000 fine against Southwest for the actions of AirTran maintenance workers who improperly installed a system that tests a windshield heating system.

Dec 3, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Gasoline Prices Fall While Diesel Prices March Upward

After two weeks of rising prices, the average price of a gallon of gasoline fell in the most recent week to $3.27, but the price for a gallon of diesel continued to move upward.

Dec 2, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Will Visa's Dividend Jump in 2014?

Visa may not be known for its dividend, but when compared to American Express and MasterCard, its shareholder-friendly policies are likely to continue in 2014 and beyond.

Dec 2, 2013 by Patrick Morris

2013 Year in Review: BofI Holding in 7 Charts

BofI Holding had an impressive year in 2013, resoundingly beating the market, and the reason for its growth can be seen easily in seven charts.

Dec 2, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Bolstered by Public Projects, October Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level Since 2009

The annualized rate of construction spending rose to 908.4 billion in October, the highest rate since May of 2009.

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Dec 2, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Broken Windows at the Biggest Banks

The management teams at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup may have a lot to learn from Malcolm Gladwell.

Dec 2, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Dow Chemical Separating From Chlorine Operations

Dow Chemical focusing on higher margin, quickly growing businesses as it looks to spin off its chlorine and other businesses that generate $5 billion in sales.

Dec 2, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Hess Corp. Selling Indonesia Oil Assets for $1.3 Billion

In a continuation of its steady transformation throughout 2013, Hess announced today it would be selling its Indonesian oil assets for $1.3 billion.

Dec 2, 2013 by Patrick Morris

Why Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Won't Pay a Dividend in 2014

Warren Buffett has previously outlined his opposition to Berkshire Hathaway's paying out a dividend, and his recent moves show that stance probably isn't going to change in 2014.

Nov 30, 2013 by Patrick Morris

3 Reasons to Buy Bank of America

Bank of America has a number of compelling reasons to consider investing in it, especially when compared to peers like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup.

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