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 …

Wells Fargo Earnings Top Street Estimates

Wells Fargo reported net income rose 3% to a record $3.34 billion in the third quarter, thanks to its merger with Wachovia, the bank said. Also, improving credit conditions managed to offset a 7% fall in revenue.
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