Big Bank CEOs Take Home Massive Paychecks As Savers and Shareholders Get Crushed

Right or wrong, most consumers have an overwhelmingly negative opinion about big banks.   According to a survey by Research and Markets, 86% of social media comments about U.S. and European banks are negative. The negative perception of big banks by the public has become so pervasive that most bank executives probably just ignore it at […]

Bank Of America, Hated By Many, Could Make Some People Rich In 2012

During 2011, some of the smartest investment pros in the world bet heavily on Bank of America and lost big as the stock price collapsed. Concerns over the looming collapse of the European banking system sent U.S bank stocks into a tailspin as panicked investors sold.  From a price of $15 in January 2011 the […]

Bank of America’s Stock Is A “Great Value” and Housing Will Come Back

It is always wise to pay attention to one of the greatest investment minds of all time.  In the most recent letter to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, legendary investor Warren Buffet makes the case for a recovery of both the housing market and shares of Bank of America. Warren Buffet has shown time and again […]

Why Bank Stocks Are Impossible To Analyze or Value

During 2012, investor fears about the financial condition of banks resulted in the biggest decline in bank stocks since the financial crash of 2008.  A weakening economy and fears about massive exposure to insolvent European financial institutions sent bank investors running to the exits. The brutal sell off in banking stocks during 2012 can be […]

Banking News – Daily Banking Update

Welcome to Banking Update, a roundup of articles and news from around the Internet.  Exactly how do you keep your money safe, will Bank of America fail in 2012, a potential housing bottom, Fannie and Freddie executives line their pockets, foreclosures take a short break for the holidays and why this great recession just won’t […]

Banking Update – Daily Banking News

Welcome to Banking Update, a roundup of articles and news from around the Internet. Let’s go right to the links. Business at pawn shops is booming. Bargains for buyers and easy credit for borrowers has resulted in pawn shops taking over the role of traditional banks and retailers for many consumers.  The average loan amount […]

Increase In Third Quarter Banking Profits Largely Due To Phony Accounting Gimmicks

The FDIC’s Quarterly Banking Profile for the third quarter of 2011 shows banking industry profits increasing by 48% from the third quarter of 2010.  Aggregate net income of the banking industry for the third quarter of 2011 totaled $35.3 billion compared to $23.8 billion in the third quarter of 2010. Although traditional news organization headlines proclaimed “Strong Profit Growth […]

Downward Spiral Of Bank Stocks Is Predicting An Economic Crisis

After rallying last fall, many of the big bank stocks have seen substantial declines from the beginning of the year. Growing fears about the health of the banking industry are discussed in the latest Economics and Mortgage Market Analysis issued by Fannie Mae.  Fannie Mae cites a very weak housing market and an economic slowdown […]

The FDIC Has A Problem With Bank Of America’s Proposed Dividend Increase

Speaking at Bank of America’s first investor conference since 2007, Chief Executive Brian Moynihan told shareholders that he was focused on increasing shareholder returns through share buybacks, special cash dividends and increased regular dividends. Mr. Moynihan also cheered investors on by predicting that Bank of America could earn, under normal business conditions, up to $40 […]