Here's Why AIG Is Having a Much Better Day Than Bank of America

By David Hanson, Matt Koppenheffer, and Alison Southwick – Aug 2, 2013 at 3:33PM

NYSE: BAC

Bank of America

Market Cap

$298B

Today's Change

(-1.07%) -$0.41

Current Price

$37.91

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Today's top financial headlines.

In this segment from The Motley Fool's everything-financials show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss today's top financial headlines, including the jobs report, AIG's earnings, and Bank of America's recurring nightmare.

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Alison Southwick has no position in any stocks mentioned. David Hanson owns shares of American International Group and Boston Beer. Matt Koppenheffer owns shares of Bank of America and American International Group. The Motley Fool recommends American International Group, Bank of America, Boston Beer, and Facebook.

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