First Republic and Western Alliance pace big rebound in regional-bank stocks

First Republic and Western Alliance pace big rebound in regional-bank stocks

Shares of regional banks posted big gains on Tuesday as they regained their footing after huge losses in the previous session, but volatility continued in the sector following the demise of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate Capital in the past week. While the rise in some cases is eye-popping, most stocks have yet…

10 banks that may face trouble in the wake of the SVB Financial Group debacle

10 banks that may face trouble in the wake of the SVB Financial Group debacle

(Updated with news of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure.) As interest rates have risen, many banks have become more profitable because the spreads between what they earn on loans and investments and what they pay for funding has widened. But there are always exceptions. Below is a screen of banks that are bucking the industry trend…

Best stock picks for 2023: Here are Wall Street analysts’ favored choices

Best stock picks for 2023: Here are Wall Street analysts’ favored choices

Following a sharp and sustained rise in interest rates, U.S. stocks have taken a broad beating this year. But 2023 may bring very different circumstances. Below are lists of analysts’ favorite stocks among the benchmark S&P 500 SPX, the S&P 400 Mid Cap Index MID and the S&P Small Cap 600 Index SML that are…

Small-cap stocks are poised to beat the S&P 500 when the market rebounds

Small-cap stocks are poised to beat the S&P 500 when the market rebounds

Small-cap stocks are trading near a two-decade low relative to large-cap stocks. When the stock market rebounds next year, as is expected by many investment-bank strategists, those smaller companies may outperform. Below is a screen of analysts’ favorite small-cap stocks for 2023, culled from the S&P Small Cap 600 Index SML, -1.07%, which requires that…

National Ice Cream Day deals and freebies from Baskin-Robbins, Carvel and Dairy Queen

National Ice Cream Day deals and freebies from Baskin-Robbins, Carvel and Dairy Queen

Ready for sundae funday?  National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, and we’ve got the scoop on the sweetest deals and freebies from dessert chains like Baskin-Robbins, Carvel, Dairy Queen and more.  And if you’re looking for something a little less vanilla, we also have a list of seven more exciting ways to indulge in…

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with edible perfume and pizza-flavored pints

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with edible perfume and pizza-flavored pints

Are you ready to get your scoop on? Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, a perfect excuse to indulge in America’s frozen favorite. It’s also a time to save some money. Ice-cream shops of all kinds, from local parlors to major national chains, are offering sweet deals. But we’re looking beyond the traditional deals —…

‘Drone delivery in as little as 30 minutes’: Walmart adding 4 million more households by year end

‘Drone delivery in as little as 30 minutes’: Walmart adding 4 million more households by year end

Walmart Inc. announced Tuesday that it will add up to four million more U.S. households to its drove delivery service by year end, thanks to its partnership with DroneUp. The retail giant expects to add the ability to deliver one million more packages by drone to 34 new sites across six states: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida,…