Compared to the same period a year ago, financials and utility companies have taken the lead, showing EPS growth of 17 percent and 14 percent, respectively. Read More
Financial companies in the U.S. and abroad pushed major indices to new highs this week, boosting the S&P 500 to the highest level since May 2008. Read More
A few bank stocks were still worth a look after financials rallied on the Federal Reserve’s stress tests Tuesday, the “Fast Money” pros said. Read More
Ahead of the Fed's stress tests results on March 15, analysts expect almost all of the largest banks to pass the test — but here are four that are expected to have the highest payout ratio for dividends and buybacks, reports TheStreet. Read More