Tag: bank stocks

Reality Check Wall Street bank analysts have a conflict of interests when it comes to rating other banks and bank stocks, they just do. But,...

Stocks of major U.S. banks and brokers are behaving in a way that shorts are probably not very happy with. Question is: Should they...

With rates rising, which is another topic unto itself, the financials should continue to be a sector of strength. As rates rise and spreads widen,...

Considering the action in the financial sector and select bank stocks, it's hard to believe it’s been 6 months since I last posted on the...

I recall tweet replies of the unkind nature when I suggested that selling Goldman Sachs stock (GS) near $170/share (a hair above tangible book of...

Several key bank stocks came out of earnings season with some renewed energy. The recent rally has helped the broader stock market push to...

Value at Risk (VaR) was much maligned immediately after the crisis but it still plays a fundamental role in banks’ risk management today. Its...

After years of participating in the markets, I know how important the financials are to the overall health of the broader equities market. As Todd Harrison...

Chart watchers know that a slump in the market capitalization of banks can sometimes give early warning of a decline in broader equity indices....

In my last two articles we looked at the Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Net Stable Funding Ratio. These are important liquidity standards and the...