Despite Warren Buffett's move to sell Bank of America, these are three attractive bank stocks to look at in October. Warren Buffett's move to sell shares of Bank of America that Berkshire Hathaway owns has cast a cloud over the banking sector.The trending view is that, if Buffett is selling bank stocks, maybe there is a good reason. While Buffett's investing views are followed by many, you shouldn't just follow what an investor does in his (or her) own best interests. If you do your own homework on stocks i ...

Balance sheet repositioning, minority equity stake, decent loan demand and lower rates are expected to support KeyCorp (KEY) . Meanwhile, elevated expenses and weak asset quality are major near-term concerns. Minority Equity Stake, Balance Sheet Repositioning to Aid KEY On Aug. 12, KeyCorp announced a minority equity investment of $2.8 billion (in aggregate) by Canada's The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) (also known as Scotiabank) in two tranches at a fixed price of $17.17 per share. The first phase was complete ...

Program has helped 200 clients across America achieve sustainable and affordable homeownership CLEVELAND, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $1 million in KeyBank Neighbors First Credits, helping 200 clients achieve their dream of homeownership in areas where the program is available. This milestone is the latest KeyBank has achieved since launching this program in July 2023. KeyBank Home LendingKeyBank Home Lending The KeyBank Neighbors First Crediti is a S ...

AI and automation contribute to optimism despite macroeconomics impacting bottom line CLEVELAND, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) announced the release of its semiannual Middle Market Sentiment Report, which surveyed more than 700 business owners and executives of companies with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue, to gather their insights on the current economic and company outlook, challenges currently affecting their businesses, and their growth plans for the year ahead. What's ...

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CLEVELAND, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) and its banking affiliates have lowered their prime lending rate to 8.00 percent from 8.50 percent, effective tomorrow, Sept. 19, 2024. About KeyCorp KeyCorp's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187 billion at June 30, 2024. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment se ...

While election uncertainty stalls business decisions, small business owners remain resilient for the year ahead. CLEVELAND, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Election years often bring heightened uncertainty for business owners, who must navigate potential policy shifts that could significantly impact their operations. KeyBank's Fall 2024 Small Business Flash Poll found that more than three in five (61%) small business owners polled plan to delay making major business decisions until after election results com ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. ("KBCM"), the corporate and investment banking arm of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), announced today that Julie Andress, Managing Director, has been appointed to serve as the 2025 Board Chair for the Security Traders Association (STA). Founded in 1934, STA is a grassroots organization that educates its members on market structure issues while representing their interests with legislators, regulators and other industry associations. The organization ...

CLEVELAND, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) announced a strategic relationship, which includes a minority investment, with Zentist, a leading cloud-based Insurance Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) software provider for Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) across the country. KeyBank will introduce Zentist's Remit AI software to its extensive network of DSOs, providing them with access to a transformative tool that enhances their dental insurance revenue cycle management operations. Remit AI s ...

KeyCorp (KEY) shares gained 3.1% on Sept. 9 in response to its balance sheet repositioning announcement. The regional lender sold its low-yielding available-for-sale (AFS) investment securities portfolio worth almost $7 billion. KeyCorp is expected to incur an after-tax loss of $700 million in the third quarter because of the sale. The securities sold had a weighted average book yield of roughly 2.3% and an average duration of nearly six years. Last month, KeyCorp stated its plan to reposition its balance s ...