Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - 1 hr 27 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Banks companies
AP - 1 hr 28 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top banks companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Regulators set rules meant to ward off bank crisis
By MARCY GORDON - AP - 2 hrs 33 mins ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are requiring big banks to keep enough high-quality assets on hand to survive during a severe downturn, the latest move under congressional mandate to lessen the likelihood of another financial meltdown.
Will BB&T (BBT) Stock Be Helped By Additional Acquisitions?
at The Street - Wed Sep 03, 2:26PM CDT
The bank is seeking to make more acquisitions in Texas, said CEO Kelly King.
U.S. Liquidity Rules Aim To Make Banks Boring Again
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 03, 12:52PM CDT
In the ongoing effort to make banks safer and -- in the minds of some observers -- banking more boring, U.S. regulators are approving new liquidity rules to ensure that lenders don't run out of money in the event of another financial crisis. The...
Midday Glance: Banks companies
AP - Wed Sep 03, 12:34PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top banks companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Bank of America to Participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 10
Business Wire - Wed Sep 03, 10:30AM CDT
Bank of America Chief Financial Officer Bruce Thompson will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 10 at 11:15 a.m. ET.
Early Glance: Banks companies
AP - Wed Sep 03, 9:28AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top banks companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Downgrade Alert for Bank of America (BAC)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Sep 03, 8:03AM CDT
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Nomura today. The stock closed yesterday at $16.27 on volume of 58.9 million shares, below average daily volume of 63.8 million. In the past 52 weeks, Bank of America share prices have been bracketed by a low of $13.60 and a high of $18.03 and closed yesterday at $16.27, 20% above that low price. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.11% higher and 0.18% higher over the past week, respectively.
Will This Analyst Downgrade Hurt Bank of America (BAC) Stock Today?
at The Street - Wed Sep 03, 8:01AM CDT
Shares of Bank of America (BAC) were flat in pre-market trading Wednesday after Nomura (NMR) downgraded the stock to 'neutral' from 'buy,' and set a $17 price target.
Citigroup to Make Up for EU Bonus Cap with Allowances - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 4:30PM CDT
Ushering in good news for hundreds of its senior officials in Europe, Citigroup Inc. (C) is in the process of enhancing their fixed pay in order to make up for the European Union's (EU) cap on their bonuses.
SunTrust to Hire 200 for Capital Markets, Stock Research - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 4:25PM CDT
When many big Wall Street banks are retrenching employees amid stricter capital requirements and trading slump, SunTrust (STI) is treading the opposite path.
Wall Street Banks Get Rid of Aluminum Price Fixing Suits - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 3:50PM CDT
Amid heightened regulatory and political scrutiny on banks' ownership of the physical commodity business, the latest dismissal of an antitrust lawsuit brings relief for Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) among other banks.
Solid Q2 Earnings for FDIC-Insured Banks, Expenses Down - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 2:05PM CDT
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-insured commercial banks and savings institutions reported second-quarter 2014 earnings of $40.2 billion, above the year-ago earnings of $38.2 billion by 5.3%.
Gramercy Buys $17.3M Miami Industrial Assets, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 1:46PM CDT
Real estate investment trust Gramercy Property Trust Inc. (GPT) shelled out $17.3 million in cash for acquiring industrial properties in Miami, FL.
Municipal Bonds to Lose Liquid-Asset Status? 2 Banks to Avoid - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 1:16PM CDT
Municipal bonds may no more be part of banks' easily sellable assets following a ruling on Sep 3.
Watch for Shares of Bank of America (BAC) to Approach Resistance at $16.20
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 02, 10:13AM CDT
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $16.08 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $16.15. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $16.20 and $16.32.
Private Investment Could Pull Those Facing Foreclosure Back From The Brink
at The Street - Tue Sep 02, 8:54AM CDT
New Jersey Community Capital, with its community-minded investors, has been able to assist those with distressed mortgages. But could it make another housing bust land more gently?
Are These the 2 Best Financial Stocks in 2014?
Kingkarn Amjaroen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Sep 02, 8:41AM CDT
Considering that the stock market has had a fantastic bull party since March 2009, should you still even buy stocks? If so, what sectors and stocks should you weigh investing in? Well, I think you should. Those investing for the long term still...