I am raising the price of Margin of Safety Investing on June 2nd due to the profitability of the strategies and to limit the number of subscribers. You can join now for only $499/year before the jump to $999/year in June.I manage OPM, aka, other people's money, at my registered investment advisory. Each month new accounts open and the first thing I do is manage the risk by selling assets I do not want to hold.Kirk Spano is the founder of Bluemound Asset Management, LLC and has managed money for a wide range ...

QR code technology is an increasingly popular sign-in method among Bank of America’s corporate and commercial clients.The number of business clients using QR sign-in to access the bank’s digital banking platform, CashPro, increased by 60% in 2024, Bank of America said in a Tuesday (May 20) press release emailed to PYMNTS. QR sign-in was introduced in 2022.“Nearly every business client uses CashPro as the front door through which they view and take action on their Bank of America accounts,” Jennifer Sanctis, ...

"Nearly every business client uses CashPro as the front door through which they view and take action on their Bank of America accounts," explained Jennifer Sanctis, head of CashPro App and Personalized Technologies in Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America. "QR Sign-In makes that entry point even more secure and further enhances the client experience." The QR sign-in experience improves two key pain points associated with traditional login processes: There's no need to remember the CashPro password. ...

Moody's has downgraded a few major banks' long-term credit and deposit ratings, after it lowered the U.S. sovereign credit ratings.Major banks, including JPMorgan (JPM) , Bank of America (BAC) , and Wells Fargo (WFC) , had their long-term deposit ratings downgraded by Moody’s from Aa1 to Aa2. The rating agency also downgraded to Aa2 from Aa1 the long-term senior unsecured debt ratings and issuer ratings for certain rated subsidiaries and branches of BAC and The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) . Add ...

Core Insights - Warren Buffett has been a significant seller of stocks for 10 consecutive quarters, with a notable sale that may be regrettable [1][5] - The quarterly Form 13F filings provide critical insights into the stock market and institutional investors' activities [2][3] Group 1: Berkshire Hathaway's Stock Activity - As of the first quarter, Buffett sold approximately $4.7 billion in equity securities while purchasing nearly $3.2 billion [5] - Buffett completely exited positions in Citigroup and Nu Holdings, and reduced stakes in several other companies, including Bank of America and T-Mobile [10][13] - The trend indicates that Buffett's investment lieutenants, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, are increasingly influencing trading activities [8][9] Group 2: Financial Sector Focus - Buffett's recent selling activity has heavily targeted financial stocks, particularly since October 2022 [11] - The financial sector is experiencing cyclical challenges, which may explain Buffett's selling behavior [11] - Bank of America remains a significant holding for Berkshire, despite recent reductions, due to its strong financial position [15][16] Group 3: Bank of America's Financial Strength - Bank of America ended March with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 11.8%, indicating a robust capital position [19] - The bank has shown significant improvement in net interest income, benefiting from recent Federal Reserve rate hikes [20] - Digital banking adoption is increasing, with 78% of households using digital services, enhancing operational efficiency [21]

Core Viewpoint - The CEOs of JPMorgan and Bank of America are resisting pressure from US lawmakers to withdraw from underwriting a $4 billion IPO for CATL, a China-based electric car battery company, which is alleged to have ties to the Chinese military [1][4][7]. Group 1: Company Overview - CATL is recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of electric batteries, but some lawmakers suspect it serves as a front for Chinese military expansionism, a claim that the company denies [2][9]. - The company is set to list its shares on the Hong Kong stock market, with JPMorgan and Bank of America acting as lead underwriters, potentially earning a significant portion of the $240 million in underwriting fees [6][10]. Group 2: Legislative Concerns - The House Select Committee on China has expressed concerns that the banks are prioritizing profits over national security by supporting a company linked to the Chinese military, as designated by the US Department of Defense [7][9]. - The committee has requested explanations from the banks regarding their decision to proceed with the underwriting, but has not yet received a response [5][6]. Group 3: Company Defense - CATL has publicly stated that it has never engaged in military-related activities and is in the process of clarifying its status with the Department of Defense [12]. - The company argues that the allegations against it are factually incorrect and emphasizes that its primary business is in electric car batteries used by many US companies [10][12]. Group 4: Broader Context - The situation unfolds amid heightened scrutiny of Chinese companies operating in the US, with lawmakers calling for investigations into compliance with US disclosure laws [16][18]. - The ongoing trade tensions between the US and China add complexity to the situation, as both countries have recently agreed to a temporary pause in their trade war [19].

Available nationwide as of June 1, clients who open a Customized Cash Rewards card will earn 6% cash back in the category of their choice (up from 3%) during the first year. Clients who open an Unlimited Cash Rewards card will earn 2% cash back (up from 1.5%) on all purchases during the first year, with no limit to the amount of cash back they can earn. "We are committed to providing our clients with credit cards designed to help them make the most of their everyday spending – now with an extra boost to hel ...

Bank of America (BAC) plans to open more than 150 new financial centers across 60 markets by the end of 2027. With this move, the bank continues its aggressive expansion as part of a broader strategy to strengthen customer relationships and tap into new markets. BAC plans to open 40 new financial centers in 2025, in addition to 70 more in 2026. Since the announcement of this plan, shares of BAC have risen 3.2%.Strategic Rationale Behind BAC’s Expansion PlanBank of America currently offers banking services t ...

Corporate Social Responsibility Operations and Strategic Partnerships executive will also oversee the bank's efforts to grow market shareGRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has named Paul Keifer, Corporate Social Responsibility Operations and Strategic Partnerships senior manager, president of Bank of America Grand Rapids. He succeeds Renee Tabben, who successfully led the market since 2016 and will continue as Merrill market executive. Paul Keifer As president and head of ...

In response to extraordinary demand, bank commits to expanding program to reach even more kids nationwideCHARLOTTE, N.C. and MONTEREY, Calif., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America has surpassed its goal of enrolling more than 50,000 young golfers in Golf with Us, and has opened the program to an additional 25,000 participants who can enroll online now at BofA.com/GolfWithUs. Bank of America Golf With Us logos Launched during the 2025 Masters Tournament last month, Golf with Us offers youth ages ...