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Past articles by John:

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill a Takeout Target?

Its low stock price, combined with the pending departure of its CEO, could lead investors to conclude that the burrito chain is a takeout target. → Read More

This Bank Has Tripled in Size Since the Financial Crisis

No other megabank has grown faster. → Read More

4 Big Bank Stocks That Trade Below Book Value

These four bank stocks are worth a look from value investors. → Read More

A Valuable Insight From Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan

The insight will help investors better understand the massive bank. → Read More

The Federal Reserve Just Signaled That Higher Rates Are on the Horizon

The Fed’s latest dot plot is auspicious news for investors in banks such as Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase. → Read More

Chart: Why Traditional IRAs Beat Roth IRAs

Most Americans would be better off with a traditional IRA rather than a Roth IRA, given that tax bills tend to drop in retirement. → Read More

Goldman Sachs CEO Thinks Markets Are Too High

Lloyd Blankfein said at a conference this week that the markets unnerve him right now. → Read More

Here’s What Warren Buffett Just Said About Wells Fargo

The Oracle of Omaha reaffirmed that he's sticking with Wells Fargo despite the bank’s recent struggles. → Read More

The Economic Indicator That’s Most Interesting Right Now

Flows in foreign direct investment help explain why asset prices are high in the midst of an otherwise lackluster domestic economy. → Read More

5 Highly Respected Investors Who Are Worried About the Market Right Now

Some of the world’s most successful hedge-fund managers, combined with Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett and Oaktree Capital Group’s Howard Marks, are starting to express concern about the stock market. → Read More

A Conversation With Hugh McColl, the Former CEO of Bank of America

McColl is a legend in the bank industry. Here’s what the 82-year-old former bank executive thinks about it today. → Read More

A Conversation With Terry Turner, CEO of Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial's CEO explains how the bank has produced industry-leading growth and shareholder returns since its founding in 2000. → Read More

Should Investors Be Worried About Wells Fargo?

Mounting legal problems have already begun to erode Wells Fargo's bottom line. → Read More

5 Fascinating Numbers About Bank of America's Mobile Banking App

Bank of America is clearly at the forefront of mobile banking. → Read More

1 Reason Janet Yellen Is Worried

Loan growth is slowing in the United States, which could impede economic growth. → Read More

Chart: Credit Card Loans Are Much Riskier Than Other Types of Loans

This is something investors in bank stocks should keep in mind. → Read More

The Stress Tests Are Getting Much Less Stressful

All 34 of the banks that took this year's stress test, passed it. → Read More

1 Bank Stock Worth Watching

Enterprising bank investors should key their eyes on this rapidly growing bank. → Read More

Here's What Investors Should Watch Closely Right Now

Given everything that’s going on in Washington, D.C., right now, savvy investors will be watching the VIX closely. → Read More

Is Bank of America Stock a Buy Right Now?

There's a reason investors might want to wait before buying shares of Bank of America. → Read More