Company: Wells Fargo and Co

It took more than a year to strike a deal, but here it is, the biggest government-industry settlement in history, surpassing even big tobacco.   Read More

Barely two weeks into a new government program that allows severely underwater borrowers with loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to refinance their loans to lower rates, the numbers are surging.   Read More

Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair said Thursday she believed Europe was heading into a recession, but she sounded confident about U.S. banks.    Read More

“The banks are a buy if you think the economy is going to improve,” says pro trader Brian Kelly. And lately all signs point to an improved global economy.   Read More

Three mutual funds are poised to have a breakout year and move to the top of the standings after dismal performances in 2011, according to S&P Capital IQ research.   Read More

Jim Cramer’s researcher, Nicole Urken, peeks behind the curtain of the recent surge in financials.    Read More

Widely followed analyst Dick Bove believes it's the beginning of a real, fundamental rally in financial stocks.   Read More

All's right with the world: Really? It sure looks like risk aversion is receding. Here's the evidence.   Read More

Take a look at some of Wednesday morning's early movers:   Read More

Shares of the following companies are showing unusual moves in Tuesday's trading session.   Read More