Industry Focus

What does the Volcker Rule mean for your bank stocks? Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they discuss comments from the leaders of Bank of America and Wells Fargo, rank big asset managers, and celebrate the Motley Fool being named Glassdoor’s #1 best mid-sized company to work for!  

Better buy right now: Bank of America or Bank of Internet? Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they discuss the 2014 market outlook, the global opportunity for MasterCard and Visa, and take a listener’s question about banking with nontraditional outlets.  

One amazing bank you have never heard of. Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they discuss the latest jobs report, ponder the possibility of Dow 20,000, and take a listener’s question about diversification.  

Debate: Are community banks good or bad for the industry and economy? Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the state of the mortgage lending market, rank their favorite mortgage REITs, and take a listener’s question about the reinsurance market.  

Will a Fed taper inevitably crush the market? The answer is more complicated than you might think! Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest about the Volcker Rule’s impact on Goldman Sachs, play a round of “Would You Rather...,” and take a listener’s question banks vs. credit unions.

What can retail investors learn from 13F filings? Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest on bank settlements, answer a question about diversifying a smaller portfolio, and grade their Thanksgiving feasts.

4 stocks you can buy today and forget about during the holiday season! Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest from the FDIC, play a round of “Would You Rather...,” and take a listener’s question about “stock picker’s markets.”

Are investors giving Warren Buffett too much credit? Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest on bank settlements, look at the latest Buffett-buy, and find out where you can pay rent in Bitcoin.

Why the PE ratio is not always the best measure of “value.” Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest on Janet Yellen, give the bull and bear case for Citigroup, and take a listener’s question about valuing financial companies.

4 small-cap companies to put on your watchlist. Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, “Fool” in the blank, and take a listener’s question about JPMorgan Chase.  

Ranking 5 consumer finance stocks. Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest from the world of Bitcoin, Brian Moynihan’s journey, and take a listener’s question about taxable trading accounts.  

Everything you need to know about the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest from the world of Bitcoin, JPMorgan’s latest legal news, and take a listener’s question about AmTrust Financial.  

Are you tempted to sell you Bank of America shares? You may want to reconsider. Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at the latest from the world of Bitcoin, the importance of capital allocation, and take a listener’s question about Annaly Capital Management.

For today's episode we have a special interview with Mike Mayo about the future of big banks. 

A deeper look at a shocking plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at comments from Janet Yellen, dip into their mailbag, and search Twitter for some quick tidbits.  

Which investment banks are the best buys today? Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they look at a new proposal involving Fannie Mae and Freddie, dip into their mailbag, and search Twitter for some quick tidbits.

Is it time to cut your dividend-laggards? Fool analyst David Hanson is joined by Morgan Housel to discuss the future of Bitcoin, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the mechanics of the Twitter IPO.

Are the parts of Bank of America worth more than the whole? Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they give the bull and bear cases for Berkshire Hathaway, answer questions from listeners, and scour the headlines for the information that you need to know.

Can banks return to their glory years? Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they talk Citigroup and Twitter, answer listeners’ questions, and scour the headlines for the information that you need to know.  

What does the perfect financial company look like? Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they rank the best insurance stocks, answer listeners’ questions, and scour the headlines for the information that you need to know.