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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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Wall Street bank bosses warned lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday that capital hikes and other new regulations being contemplated by U.S. bank regulators will hurt lending, capital markets and the broader economy.

Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers of economic toll from tough new rules

Bank of New York Mellon

State Street

The chief executives of big U.S. banks are arguing that banking regulations aimed at strengthening the country's financial system will instead hurt the economy.

Mortgages and small loans will be more expensive under proposed regulations, bank chiefs say

Nu Holdings

Visa

Visa is unlocking greater potential with new, asset-light services. Nu is upselling products to members to generate higher revenue per active user.

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The CEOs of America's top banks are on Wednesday expected to speak out against plans to hike capital requirements, at a U.S. Senate banking committee hearing on regulation of Wall Street firms.

Bank CEOs to warn lawmakers against proposal to boost capital

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC ) Goldman Sachs 2023 U.S. Financial Services Conference December 5, 2023 9:20 AM ET CorporateParticipants Brian Moynihan - Chief Executive Officer ConferenceCall Participants Richard Ramsden - Goldman Sachs Richard Ramsden We're going to get started. I'm delighted to welcome back Bank of America's Chairman and CEO, Brian Moynihan.

Bank of America Corporation (BAC) Goldman Sachs 2023 U.S. Financial Services Conference

The CEOs of the eight largest U.S. banks planned to push back on pending banking regulations as burdensome at Tuesday's hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.

Wall Street banks warn lawmakers about new regulations

Bank stocks are starting to show some signs of life relative to the broader S&P 500.  I've had a few guests on my Lead-Lag Live podcast who have noted that it looks like a good setup for financial stocks here.

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The top bosses of JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and other major banks will warn lawmakers that new regulations will hurt credit and the broader economy, according to prepared testimony published on Tuesday.

Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers over new regulations

Citigroup and Bank of America were left holding some shares in Barclays after they could not identify enough demand for a 510 million pound ($642 million) stake sold by Qatar Holding, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Citi, BofA left with some Barclays stock after Qatari stake sale –sources

62% willing to wait for prices and/or rates to fall before buying a home, down from 85% just six months ago CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospective homebuyers' patience may be waning, with fewer willing to wait until home prices or interest rates come down to purchase a home, according to new data from the Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report (PDF).

BofA Report Shows Fewer Prospective Homebuyers Willing to Wait for a Better Market Environment

Each New Jersey Organization Will Receive $200,000 in Flexible Funding and Leadership Training PATERSON, N.J. and TRENTON, N.J.

NJ-based Anchor House and CUMAC Receive BofA Neighborhood Builders® Award

The top bosses of JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and other major banks are expected to warn lawmakers this week that capital hikes and other new regulations will hurt the economy and should be indefinitely shelved.

U.S. bank CEOs expected to protest regulation push before Congress

Cigna

Discover

Domino's Pizza

EOG Resources

Microchip Technology

MSCI

Rollins

Charles Schwab

Sirius XM Holdings Inc

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Tractor Supply

Texas Instruments

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Zoetis

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF was up 9.13% in November, Vanguard's Dividend Appreciation ETF was up 7.47%, my watchlist beat both with a return of 10.24%. The top 15 dividend growth stocks for December offer an average dividend yield of 1.99% and appear to be about 34% undervalued based on dividend yield theory. Since inception, September 2020, the watchlist is rocking a cool 11.76% annualized return, beating VIG by 2.36% and SPY by 1.52%.

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Ares Capital

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Johnson & Johnson

Mastercard

Main Street Capital

Realty Income Corp

Philip Morris

Royal Bank of Canada

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

AT&T

TCP Capital

In this article, I will demonstrate how you could build a diversified dividend portfolio that blends dividend income with dividend growth, aiming towards achieving an attractive Total Return. I will use The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio as an example, and will show that it already successfully balances dividend income with dividend growth, striving to maximize investor benefits. I will explain in greater detail how this portfolio reduces risk for investors, thereby enhancing the probability of reaching attractive investment returns.

How To Build A High-Potential Dividend Portfolio Combining Dividend Income With Dividend Growth

Bank of America Corporation's Series L preferred shares offer a 6.4% yield and potential for capital gains if rates are cut in 2024. The bank's recent financial performance indicates that the preferred dividends are safe and the company can afford to make them. The Bank of America Series L preferred shares are a "busted" preferred that cannot be called by the bank, making them an attractive investment option.

Bank of America: Using 6.4%-Yielding Preferred Shares To Speculate On A Rate Cut

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CRH PLC

NextEra Energy

Truist Financial

The early Santa Rally led to gains in November, with Vanguard's High Dividend Yield ETF returning 6.26% and SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF returning 9.13%. The top 10 stocks on the watchlist for December 2023 offer a 4.20% 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 11.89% since its inception in November 2020.

My Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks For December 2023

The Oracle of Omaha has been running circles around the broader market for nearly 60 years. Although the major stock indexes are nearing their 2023 highs, bargains still abound in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio.

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Amazon

Amazon is focused on profitability like never before and is poised to benefit from the generative AI boom. Bank of America has an excellent underlying business, a bargain valuation, and an attractive dividend.

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc

*No Investment Advice Provided* PALM BEACH, Fla. , Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stock brokerage is a financial organization on the stock or commodity markets who buys and sells assets in the client's best interest for which brokerage fee is charged.

Global Securities Brokerage & Stock Exchange Services Market Size Expected to Reach $1.84 Trillion In 2023

While FDIC-Insured banks' (like JPM, BAC, C & WFC) Q3 earnings get support from higher rates and decent loan demand, rising funding costs, weak asset quality, a fall in non-interest income and lower deposit balance act as major spoilsports.

FDIC-Insured Banks' Q3 Earnings Down on Higher Provisions

Bank of America Corp.'s stock BAC, +2.66% was up 0.3% in premarket trading on Thursday as the megabank looks to end the month in positive territory. As of Wednesday's close, Bank of America's shares had gained more than 19% in November, for their first positive month since July and best overall monthly gain since Oct. 2022, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

Bank of America rises in premarket trade as big bank stocks look to end the month in positive territory

Growth stocks have far outperformed value, but it isn't likely to last.

How 'Value' Stocks Like Bank of America Can Trounce Growth for a While

American Express

Chevron

Kraft Heinz

Coca-Cola

Occidental Petroleum

Warren Buffett has a well-known love affair with stocks that pay dividends. Over half the stocks in Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE: BRK-A ) NYSE: BRK-B ) portfolio pays dividends.

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Charlie Munger is, without a doubt, one of the most famous investors in recent history. He served as the vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) for half a century and was described by Warren Buffett himself as his closest associate and right-hand man.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau slapped Bank of America with a $12 million fine for falsely reporting demographic data on mortgage applications.

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