These big banks still look solid

Rising interest rates and inflation are forcing these banks to set aside more funds to cover potential bad loans. However, tougher lending standards introduced since the 2008 financial crisis will keep any losses low compared to the banks’ overall loan portfolios.
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Wells Fargo passes stress test

WELLS FARGO & CO. $41 remains a buy. The bank (New York symbol WFC; Conservative-Growth Payer Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 3.8 billion; Market cap: $155.8 billion; Dividend yield: 2.9%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Average; www.wellsfargo.com) has passed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest stress test, which measures how financial firms… Read More

Higher rates will lift loan income

WELLS FARGO & CO. $41 remains a buy. The bank (New York symbol WFC; Income Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 3.8 billion; Market cap: $155.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.1; Dividend yield: 2.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.wellsfargo.com) is third-largest banking firm in the U.S., with total assets of $1.90… Read More