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Bank of America

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is a wealth management division of Bank of America. The firm is headquartered in New York City, and occupies the entire 34 stories of 250 Vesey Street, part of the Brookfield Place complex, in Manhattan. Merrill Lynch employs over 15,000 financial advisors and manages $2.2 trillion in client assets.

Merrill Lynch

U.S. Trust is a private bank serving the needs of high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and families by providing investment management, financial and succession planning, philanthropic and specialty asset management, family office services, custom credit solutions, financial administration and family trust stewardship.

U.S. Tust

Bank of America Corp. is a bank and financial holding company, which engages in the provision of banking and nonbank financial services. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth and Investment Management (GWIM), Global Banking, Global Markets, and All Other. The Consumer Banking segment offers credit, banking, and investment products and services to consumers and small businesses. The GWIM segment offers solutions to meet clients’ needs through a full set of investment management, brokerage, banking, and retirement products. The Global Banking segment deals with lending-related products and services, integrated working capital management and treasury solutions to clients, and underwriting and advisory services. The Global Markets segment includes sales and trading services, as well as research, to institutional clients across fixed-income, credit, currency, commodity, and equity businesses. The All Other segment consists of asset and liability management activities, equity investments, non-core mortgage loans and servicing activities, the net impact of periodic revisions to the mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation model for both core and non-core MSRs, other liquidating businesses, residual expense allocations and other. The company was founded by Amadeo Peter Giannini in 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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Bank of America posts robust Q4 earnings amidst growth opportunities

Bank of America's Q4 2022 performance reflects strength in earnings, asset quality, and revenue growth, supported by a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.
While facing challenges related to interest rates and regulatory changes, the bank is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in consumer and wealth management businesses.
Strategic initiatives to balance earnings, capital, and liquidity, alongside a commitment to prudent risk management, position Bank of America for sustainable growth and value creation.

Bank of America posts strong Q1 results, eyes growth opportunities

Bank of America delivered a robust Q1 performance with notable revenue and EPS growth, underpinned by strong asset quality and capital strength.
While facing challenges in managing expenses and deposit trends, the bank's focus on digital adoption and operational efficiency positions it for future growth.
Opportunities lie in optimizing net interest income, capitalizing on market disruptions, and leveraging AI for enhanced customer service and operational excellence.
Overall, Bank of America's strategic focus on growth, credit quality, and operational efficiency sets a solid foundation for sustained performance and shareholder value.

Bank of America posts record earnings, focuses on digital growth

Bank of America's strong financial performance, efficient expense management, and digital progress drove exceptional results.
While challenges like potential capital requirement increases exist, opportunities in technology and operational efficiency pave the way for future growth.
The bank's focus on stability, profitability, and organic growth positions it well for continued success in the market.
Overall, Bank of America's Q2 2023 earnings call reflects a solid foundation for sustained performance and innovation.

Bank of America posts strong Q3 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Bank of America delivered a strong quarter with improved financials and segment performance, focusing on expense discipline and efficiency.
Despite challenges in operating leverage and potential Basel III impacts, the bank remains well-positioned with excess capital and strong customer engagement.
Opportunities lie in stabilizing deposit trends, capitalizing on Investment Banking growth, and aligning deposit strategies with loan growth.
Overall, Bank of America's performance reflects resilience and strategic positioning for future growth and profitability.

Bank of America posts solid Q4 results, eyes AI growth

Bank of America's Q4 2023 showcased strong performance in key segments, with a focus on expense discipline and credit quality metrics. The bank outlined strategies for future growth, emphasizing AI investments, capital allocation, and managing commercial credit performance effectively.

Bank of America reports strong Q1 earnings and eyes growth

Bank of America delivered strong Q1 2024 earnings, driven by robust performance across its business segments, including Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, and Global Markets.
The company's focus on operational excellence, digitization, and cost savings has resulted in improved efficiency and a strong balance sheet, with opportunities for further growth.
While challenges exist in expense management and asset balancing, Bank of America is well-prepared to navigate these hurdles and capitalize on opportunities for revenue and profitability.
Overall, Bank of America's strategic focus on customer relationships, expense control, and balance sheet strength positions it well for continued success and growth in the future.

Bank of America reports strong Q3 earnings and digital growth

Bank of America's Q3 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, driven by revenue growth, net income, and strategic investments in key business areas.
The bank's emphasis on digital innovation, organic growth, and shareholder value creation underlines its competitive strengths and long-term sustainability.
While facing challenges such as anticipated rate cuts and regulatory complexities, Bank of America remains well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities and navigate industry dynamics effectively.
By focusing on responsible growth, operational efficiency, and customer-centric strategies, Bank of America continues to demonstrate resilience and strategic foresight in a dynamic market environment.

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Citigroup

Goldman Sachs

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Morgan Stanley

Wells Fargo

Profit updates from the U.S.'s largest banks are expected to fare better than their stock price weakness would suggest when third-quarter earnings season kicks off this coming Friday.

Bank earnings await after a weak quarter for stock prices, but the biggest names remain more favored

SPDR S&P Bank ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

You might have expected financial stocks to be among the worst performers in the S&P 500 this year, in light of three high-profile bank failures, the pressure from the decline in market values for banks' bond holdings and the competition for deposits as interest rates have risen. But the financial sector is down 2.8% this year with dividends reinvested.

Here's what to expect when banks report earnings, and how cheap their stocks are now

Coca-Cola

General Motors

Stocks have fallen since the end of July, with the S&P 500 down 7%. Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and several other big names have fallen to 52-week lows amid the sell-off.

Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and other big-name stocks just hit their lowest levels in a year as the market sell-off rages on

Bank of America stock has taken a beating this year, falling 9.95% in the last month and 23% for the year. The stock has been affected by concerns about treasury yields and unrealized losses. BAC has a large amount of unrealized treasury losses, but its liquidity is still superior to that of the other Big Four banks--including JP Morgan.

Bank of America: Now Things Are Getting Interesting

American Express

Kraft Heinz

Bank of America is undervalued, even by the standards of bank stocks, in the current environment. Kraft Heinz is in the midst of an effective turnaround effort, but its impacts have been obscured.

3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist In October

Alaska Air Group

Dominion Energy

Realty Income Corp

Skyworks Solutions

AT&T

Down markets spawn the next set of winners. When the tape is lousy, creating a shopping list of stocks to buy is a lot more constructive than tracking portfolio drawdown. The article provides a short list of six stocks I believe warrant further due diligence: including Bank of America, Alaska Air Group, Dominion Energy, Realty Income, AT&T, and Skyworks Solutions.

A Lousy Tape Demands A Shopping List

Annual Bank of America report also spotlights women, Hispanic-Latino, Black, and Asian American and Pacific Islander business owners' concerns and outlook CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Small business owners nationwide continue to be bullish on their own business outlook, as 67% anticipate revenue growth over the next 12 months, despite the ongoing impacts of inflation and high operating costs, according to Bank of America's 2023 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight.

67% of Small Business Owners Foresee Revenue Increasing Over the Next Year; Supply Chain and Labor Issues Easing

Apple

Chevron

Moody's

Occidental Petroleum

At 93 years of age, Warren Buffett remains a stalwart in the world of investing, earning recognition as one of the most successful stock investors in history.

Warren Buffett's portfolio up 60% in 5 years: Here are the biggest winners

Agilent Technologies

Analog Devices

Autodesk

Amazon

Boeing

Biogen

Bank of New York Mellon

Blackrock Inc

Bristol-Myers

Colgate-Palmolive

Clorox

Comcast

Compass Minerals

Campbell Soup

Salesforce

Corteva Inc

Disney

Ecolab

Equifax

Estee Lauder

Etsy

Fortinet

Gilead Sciences

Our 3-step process focuses on wide-moat stocks (as per Morningstar's rating). We are only interested in those targets that are attractively valued in historical comparison. We share the heat map of the most investable candidates that may be worth your time for further analysis.

U.S. Wide-Moat Stocks On Sale - The October 2023 Heat Map

Affluent women influence 85% of giving decisions; Millennials and Gen Z's philanthropic influence grows with a focus on climate change causes CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighty-five percent of affluent households gave to charity in 2022 with the value of their average gifts rising 19% above pre-pandemic levels, according to the 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy released today.

Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, Finds 2023 BofA Study of Philanthropy

At a recent conference, BofA's Brian Moynihan said there wouldn't be a recession. His prediction matches the Fed's latest GDP forecast, which calls for GDP to grow by at least 1.5% over the next three years.

Bank of America's CEO Says There Won't Be a Recession. Time To Buy the Stock?

Chelsea FC's owners are considering borrowing up to £250 million to help continue funding its spending spree on new transfers, a move which has been a key characteristic of the club since being bought last summer. Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC).

Chelsea owners considering more borrowing to fund spending spree

PayPal

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Bank of America is a bargain thanks to the fallout from the banking crisis this year. PayPal Holdings is much stronger than its stock performance indicates.

3 Magnificent Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in October

Cigna

Discover

Domino's Pizza

Microchip Technology

Monolithic Power Systems

MSCI

Charles Schwab

Sirius XM Holdings Inc

SS&C Technologies Hlds

Tractor Supply

Texas Instruments

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

W. R. Berkley

Zoetis

September has historically been a bad month for equities, with the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF and Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation ETF both posting losses during the last 4 Septembers. The top 15 dividend growth stocks for October offer an average dividend yield of 1.94% and appear to be about 35% undervalued based on dividend yield theory. Since inception, September 2020, the watchlist is outperforming VIG by 2.92% and SPY by 2.34%, on an annualized basis.

My Top 15 High Growth Dividend Stocks For October 2023

Best Buy

NextEra Energy

Pioneer Natural Resources

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Truist Financial

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

The market slide continues in September with the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF dropping by 4.74%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for October 2023 offer a 4.33% dividend yield, more than double the S&P 500. My top 10 list of high dividend yield stocks has generated an annualized rate of return of 10.29% since its inception in November 2020.

My Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2023

Bank of America's preferred shares offer a high yield of 6.5%, making them an attractive alternative for risk-averse investors. Preferred shares have a priority claim on earnings above common shares, providing added security in case of dividend cuts. Bank of America's overall strength and market share position make its preferred shares a safe investment option.

Bank of America: Grab 6.5% Yield Preferreds!

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