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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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Buffett bought seven stocks for Berkshire Hathaway in Q2 and added to another existing position in August. Several of the stocks can be ruled out for income investors through a process of elimination.

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Coca-Cola

Occidental Petroleum

Warren Buffett loves stocks that pay him dividends though he steadfastly refuses to allow Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) to reward its shareholders.

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Warren Buffett is slashing his stake in Bank of America stock. Let's analyze what should be investors' take on this.

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Deutsche Bank

J.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETN

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Deutsche Bank analyst Matt O-Connor revised ratings on JP Morgan Chase & Co. JPM, Bank of America Corporation BAC and Wells Fargo & Company WFC.

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BB Seguridade Participacoes SA

Bank of Nova Scotia

Citigroup

Chevron

Diageo

Realty Income Corp

Rio Tinto plc Sponsored

Banco Santander

AT&T

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Verizon

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Berkshire Hathaway has offloaded Bank of America shares worth more than a combined $6 billion following a strong run in the second-largest U.S. lender's stock, with some analysts seeing profit-taking at the heart of the share sales.

Berkshire's BofA stake cuts top $6 bln, analysts say Buffett booking profits

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Wells Fargo

Deutsche Bank analyst Matt O'Connor sees little upside for JPM after stock's 32% YTD rise.

JPMorgan cut to hold from buy, as Wells Fargo, Bank of America get buy ratings

International Flavors & Fragrances

Southwest Airlines

NetApp

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

This Bank of America Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Tuesday

Warren Buffett has added around $6 billion to Berkshire Hathaway's sizable cash pile this summer with a string of Bank of America stock sales since mid-July.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sells more Bank of America, has now cut stake by nearly 15%

The conglomerate unloaded 21 million shares, according to a form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Friday.

Berkshire Hathaway Sells About $850 Million Worth of Bank of America Shares

CarGurus

C.H. Robinson Worldwide

The Nasdaq 100 closed lower by around 0.1% during Thursday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.

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Clearway Energy

Twenty-First Century Fox

H&R Block

Kellogg

Mercantile Bank

Martin Marietta Materials

Northrim BanCorp

Principal Financial Group

Regions Financial

Cohen & Steers Reit And Preferred Income Fund Inc

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

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STERIS

Stanley Black & Decker

This week, 15 companies, including Dividend King Stanley Black & Decker, are set to increase dividends, with SWK extending its 57-year streak by 1.2%. My strategy focuses on buying, holding, and adding companies that consistently increase dividends and outperform benchmarks, using SCHD as a performance gauge. The list of dividend increases is curated by merging data from the "U.S. Dividend Champions" spreadsheet and NASDAQ, emphasizing companies with at least five years of dividend growth.

15 Upcoming Dividend Increases Including A King

Shares of Bank of America Corp. have bounced nicely over the past few weeks, but they still have a long way to go before recovering what they have lost since Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. started selling.

Warren Buffett has so far called a top on Bank of America's stock

Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily backing off its longtime stake in the Charlotte, NC-based lender.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway dumps nearly $1B Bank of America shares

Apple

Coca-Cola remains a dividend-paying juggernaut. Despite Berkshire Hathaway's recent sale of some of its position, Bank of America remains one of the conglomerate's top holdings.

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.A) has sold another chunk of shares in Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) as it steadily reduces its holding in the Wall St bank. Warren Buffet's investment vehicle sold around US$982 million worth of BoA shares, taking its sales since mid-July to a total of US$5.4 billion or about 24.7 million shares.

Warren Buffett's sells more of Bank of America stake

Berkshire sold around 24.7 million shares of the bank, worth nearly $1 billion, from Aug. 23 to Tuesday, according to a regulatory filing.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Is Selling Bank of America Stock Again

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AGNC Investment

Antero Midstream Partners

Apple Hospitality REIT

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance

Broadcom

Boeing

Alibaba

BASF SE

Brookfield Renewable Partners

B&G Foods

bluebird bio

Bank of Montreal

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

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Colgate-Palmolive

Investment activity in July focused on Business Development Companies, with $2,000 added to the market. Adjusted dividend income in July of $709, up 19% Y/Y and down 4% sequentially. Main picks included Blackstone Secured Lending, Ares Capital and Owl Rock Capital.

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Billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold some more shares of Bank of America over the past few days, raking in $981.9 million, as the conglomerate continues to trim down its stake in the second-largest U.S. lender.

Billionaire investor Buffett offloads Bank of America shares worth $982 mln in latest sale

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