financials

When momentum is strong, this play can be very rewarding for traders who are bold and nimble.
The European Union can try to save itself or let private investors flee.
This maker of mortgage-processing software has an alluring product for small and mid-sized lenders.
Its price is breaking down, and that's a negative indicator for economic activity.
Here are two prime bank stocks I have found by using my tried-and-true selection process.
When 'too big to fail' becomes 'too big for their own good  -- and ours.'
We'll continue our review of financial stocks that represent solid buys.
While the earnings and outlooks have been strong, the stocks have not yet reacted positively.
It is not an easy task to replace the greatest investor of all time.
Earnings have been positive, and the U.S. is coming out of a recession, not entering one.

Columnist Conversation / Market Updates

| May 16, 2012
| 4:04 PM EDT
U.S. stocks again gave up early gains and finished Wednesday lower....
| May 16, 2012
| 2:58 PM EDT
Stocks are hovering around flat, but the credit market is trading very poorly. Bid-wanteds in cash are rolling in, especially in the go-go financial names....

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