Strong reputations give these two an edge

These two firms provide specialized services to banks and other large financial institutions. Long-term relationships with their clients make it difficult for new competitors to enter either of these markets. However, we see State Street as the better choice for new buying.

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STATE STREET CORP. $59

STATE STREET CORP. $59 (New York symbol STT; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 400.0 million; Market cap: $23.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.9; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.statestreet.com) sells accounting and administrative services to large institutional investors, such as mutual funds and… Read More

Big savings on the way for State Street

STATE STREET CORP. $59 (New York symbol STT; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 400.0 million; Market cap: $23.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.9; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.statestreet.com) sells accounting and administrative services to large institutional investors, such as mutual funds and… Read More

Higher rates will give these three a lift

Low interest rates are cutting the income these lenders earn on new loans. At the same time, they’ve had to increase the rates they pay out to attract depositors, which has squeezed their margins.

In response, they’re making acquisitions and cutting costs. These moves should… Read More

STATE STREET CORP. $70 – New York symbol STT

STATE STREET CORP. $70 (New York symbol STT; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 403.8 million; Market cap: $28.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.6; Dividend yield: 1.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.statestreet.com) sells accounting and administrative services to large institutional investors, such as mutual funds and… Read More

These four passed the Fed’s “stress test”

The four lenders below (including American Express— see box) have passed the Federal Reserve’s latest “stress test,”which measures how financial firms would cope with a jump in unemployment, falling stock prices and other unfavourable conditions.

As a result, they have all raised their dividends and… Read More

Updating State Street Corp. and Macy's Inc.

STATE STREET CORP. $71 (www.statestreet.com) sells accounting and administrative services to large institutional investors, such as mutual funds and pension plans. The company’s fee income rises and falls with the value of the securities it manages. Thanks to improving stock markets and new contracts, earnings… Read More

STATE STREET CORP. $71 – New York symbol STT

STATE STREET CORP. $71 (www.statestreet.com) sells accounting and administrative services to large institutional investors, such as mutual funds and pension plans. The company’s fee income rises and falls with the value of the securities it manages. Thanks to improving stock markets and new contracts, earnings… Read More