As the big banks put the finishing touches on their first-quarter earnings reports, Fools are pondering what lies ahead.
I doubt anyone is expecting blow-out quarters; banks are operating in a harsh environment because of the flat yield curve, housing weakness, and subprime lending woes. While the subprime originators like NovaStar
All eyes will be on Wachovia
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BB&T
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