Week in Preview: Banks Step Into the Earnings Spotlight

Fourth-quarter 2010 earnings season ramps up this week. Analysts expect strong results from some big corporate names. And on the heels of last week’s big earnings beat from JPMorgan Chase, the financial sector will have plenty …

For Big Banks, Dividends Set to Make a Comeback

As big banks start reporting earnings, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is the latest exec to talk about dividends. Overall, Wall Street is expecting the big banks to post strong results, including improved credit quality and increased…

Fixing Massachusetts Foreclosures Won’t Be So Easy

A top Massachusetts court has criticized banks for their “carelessness” during the securitization of mortgages in the state. But interests supporting the banks have issued their own messages — trying to minimize the court’s de…