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Fitch: Banks still need to raise capital

With specter of Basel III looming, banks have been forced to raise capital, and the general consensus is that most of the top banks are in decent shape in terms of meeting the targets set forth by international regulators.

Widening bank CDS spreads an opportunity

Thanks a lot JPMorgan. That might be the sentiment felt at other big banks that have watched their bonds suffer since JPMorgan unveiled its surprising $2 billion--and counting--trading loss.

Financial firms need new approach to Millennials

Are Millennials really unhappy with Wall Street?

Moynihan to give critical testimony

I've suggested before that the volume of legal responsibilities stemming from lawsuits is a huge issue for some bank CEOs.

Why are bank stocks depressed?

Did the first quarter really change anything?

How big bank might be wound down

The debate over too big to fail has kicked up again.

Bank of America, Morgan Stanley beat estimates

Two more big banks released first quarter earnings this morning, and both delivered solid upside surprises.

Banks continue to sell out stakes in China banks

Goldman Sachs has reportedly sold $2.5 billion worth shares in Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, nearly all of which was bought by Temasek, the Singapore sovereign wealth fund. Recall that...

Auditor rotation and banks

The great auditor rotation debate is alive and well. It's fair to say banks have a lot on the line as the issue percolates.

More earnings estimate jockeying

There's usually a lot of analyst activity as we head into the earnings reporting period, which kicks off Friday with JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo up first. Estimate activity continues with...