It seems that investors are flocking back into bank stocks, and analysts are deciding that there finally may be room for more of a risk-on trade than what was feared.
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and other research calls from Thursday include AMD, American Express, Broadcom, Citigroup, Conatus Pharmaceuticals, Intel, Micron Technology, Nvidia, Spotify and Wells Fargo.
Investment in fossil fuel energy projects rose last year by just over 10% compared with 2016. Rising oil prices drove the increase.
The March 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest in most of these selected bank stocks increased.
Will Citigroup's new policy on firearms sales have a significant impact on the gun debate or will it be hamstrung by recalcitrant clients and public pushback?
Paul Ausick Though Wells Fargo continues to implode, CEO Timothy Sloan made more than $17 million last year. How does the board justify that number?
The February 28 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest in most of these selected bank stocks decreased.
The February 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest moves in these selected bank stocks was mixed.
The January 31 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest in most of these selected bank stocks decreased.
After what seems like an eternity, we are seeing some selling, and investors with some dry powder could snap up some incredible bargains.
These five top Merrill Lynch financial picks are still offering investors a reasonable valuation and some solid upside potential.
The January 12 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest in most of these selected bank stocks increased.
The top analyst upgrades, downgrades and other research calls from Wednesday include Apple, Cisco, Citigroup, Dollar General, Groupon, IBM, Merck, Ulta Beauty and UnitedHealth.
Citigroup reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Tuesday.
Chris Lange Citigroup data show that the bank has been conscious of possible pay disparities for some time and made the necessary evaluations to keep compensation among its workers equal.
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