On Wednesday's edition of Investor Beat, host Alison Southwick and Motley Fool analysts John Reeves and Taylor Muckerman dissect the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.

The legal hits for big banks just keep on coming, but investors aren't scared off. In our lead story on Investor Beat, John and Taylor discuss whether smaller is better when it comes to investing in banks.

Also, the guys take a look at four stocks making moves. Tiffany shows luxury still has life. BlackBerry shares rise on even the slightest possibility of good news. Joy Global beats estimates, but is still looking dour. And the market keeps losing hope in J.C. Penney.

Finally, John and Taylor explain why they're keeping a close watch on shares of Facebook and Marathon Oil.