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Top 14 stocks of Dec 2024
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1. Bank of America (BAC)
Bank of America Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides banking and financial products and services for individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and governments worldwide. It operates in four segments: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM), Global Banking, and Global Markets. The Consumer Banking segment offers traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs, non-interest and interest-bearing checking accounts, and investment accounts and products; credit and debit cards; residential mortgages, and home equity loans; and direct and indirect loans, such as automotive, recreational vehicle, and consumer personal loans.
Bank of America stock opened the day at $45.14 after a previous close of $45.05. The latest price was $43.50 (25-minute delay). Bank of America is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD94.6 billion and employs 213,000 staff.
Citigroup Inc. , a diversified financial service holding company, provides various financial product and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. It operates through five segments: Services, Markets, Banking, U. S.
Citigroup stock opened the day at $71.18 after a previous close of $71.12. The latest price was $68.12 (25-minute delay). Citigroup is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$69.3 billion and employs 229,000 staff.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Consumer & Community Banking, Commercial & Investment Bank, and Asset & Wealth Management.
JPMorgan Chase-and-Co stock opened the day at $239.00 after a previous close of $238.36. The latest price was $230.37 (25-minute delay). JPMorgan Chase-and-Co is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$162.1 billion and employs 316,043 staff.
Wells Fargo & Company, a financial services company, provides diversified banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management. The Consumer Banking and Lending segment offers diversified financial products and services for consumers and small businesses.
Wells Fargo-and-Company stock opened the day at $70.61 after a previous close of $70.81. The latest price was $68.76 (25-minute delay). Wells Fargo-and-Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$77.9 billion and employs 220,167 staff.
Fifth Third Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Fifth Third Bank, National Association that engages in the provision of a range of financial products and services in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Consumer and Small Business Banking, and Wealth and Asset Management. The Commercial Banking segment offers credit intermediation, cash management, and financial services; lending and depository products; and cash management, foreign exchange and international trade finance, derivatives and capital markets services, asset-based lending, real estate finance, public finance, commercial leasing, and syndicated finance for business, government, and professional customers.
Fifth Third Bancorp stock opened the day at $45.15 after a previous close of $45.05. The latest price was $42.59 (25-minute delay). Fifth Third Bancorp is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8.1 billion and employs 18,579 staff.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated operates as the bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank that provides commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services in the United States. The company offers financial products and services to consumer and business customers, including deposits, lending, payments, mortgage banking, dealer financing, investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and other financial products and services. It also provides 24-hour grace, asterisk-free checking, money scout, $50 safety zone, standby cash, early pay, instant access, savings goal getter, and Huntington heads up; digitally powered consumer and business financial solutions to consumer lending, regional banking, branch banking, and wealth management customers; direct and indirect consumer loans, as well as dealer finance loans and deposits; and private banking, wealth management and legacy planning through investment and portfolio management, fiduciary administration and trust, institutional custody, and full-service retail brokerage investment services.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated stock opened the day at $16.89 after a previous close of $16.94. The latest price was $15.91 (25-minute delay). Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6.7 billion and employs 19,896 staff.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. operates as the bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, corporations, and institutions in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking.
Citizens Financial Group stock opened the day at $45.45 after a previous close of $44.74. The latest price was $42.66 (25-minute delay). Citizens Financial Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.1 billion and employs 17,329 staff.
Truist Financial Corporation, a financial services company, provides banking and trust services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company operates through three segments: Consumer Banking and Wealth, Corporate and Commercial Banking, and Insurance Holdings. Its deposit products include noninterest-bearing checking, interest-bearing checking, savings, and money market deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts.
Truist Financial stock opened the day at $45.24 after a previous close of $45.13. The latest price was $43.11 (25-minute delay). Truist Financial is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$14.5 billion and employs 37,867 staff.
Comerica Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services. The company operates through Commercial Bank, Retail Bank, Wealth Management, and Finance segments. The Commercial Bank segment offers various products and services, including commercial loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, payment solutions, card services, capital market products, international trade finance, letters of credit, foreign exchange management services, and loan syndication services for small and middle market businesses, multinational corporations, and governmental entities.
Comerica stock opened the day at $64.95 after a previous close of $66.47. The latest price was $61.13 (25-minute delay). Comerica is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.2 billion and employs 7,666 staff.
U. S. Bancorp, a financial services holding company, provides various financial services to individuals, businesses, institutional organizations, governmental entities, and other financial institutions in the United States. It operates through Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking; Consumer and Business Banking; Payment Services; and Treasury and Corporate Support segments.
U-SBancorp stock opened the day at $50.12 after a previous close of $49.98. The latest price was $47.61 (25-minute delay). U-SBancorp is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$24.9 billion and employs 70,000 staff.
First Bank provides various banking products and services to small to mid-sized businesses and individuals. The company accepts various deposits, including non-interest-bearing demand deposits, interest bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as commercial checking accounts. It also offers various loan products comprising commercial and industrial loans, which include line of credit, inventory, equipment, and short-term working capital financing; commercial real estate loans, such as owner-occupied, investor, construction and development, and multi-family loans; residential real estate loans comprising residential mortgages, first and second lien home equity loans, and revolving lines of credit; and consumer and other loans consists of auto, personal, traditional installment, and other loans.
First Bank stock opened the day at $14.60 after a previous close of $14.69. The latest price was $13.97 (25-minute delay). First Bank is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$123.4 million and employs 313 staff.
As of September 17, 2021, Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc. was acquired by Peoples Bancorp Inc. Premier Financial Bancorp, Inc.
Premier Financial Bancorp stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Premier Financial Bancorp is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$74.2 million and employs 337 staff.
TowneBank provides retail and commercial banking services for individuals, commercial enterprises, and professionals. The company operates through three segments: Banking, Realty, and Insurance. It accepts various deposits, including demand deposits, savings accounts, money rate savings, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts.
Towne Bank stock opened the day at $36.08 after a previous close of $35.84. The latest price was $34.19 (25-minute delay). Towne Bank is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$671.8 million and employs 2,724 staff.
Solidion Technology Inc. focuses on the development and commercialization of battery materials, components, cells, and selected module/pack technologies. It offers advanced anode materials, as well as silicon-rich all-solid-state lithium-ion cells, anodeless lithium metal cells, and lithium-sulfur cells.
Solidion Technology stock opened the day at $0.41 after a previous close of $0.41. The latest price was $0.41 (25-minute delay). Solidion Technology is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6,644 and employs 32 staff.
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in bank stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — bank stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the banking industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.
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