Bank (Midwest) industry
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A flat yield curve has kept Midwest bank earnings low through 1995, and 1996 profit margins are not likely to improve. Higher short-term interest rates, along with lower deposit bases and other factors, have made current bank funds more costly. Midwestern bank stocks are not good investments for 1995, but earning possibilities for the next 3 to 5 years should make them good performers by 1998-2000.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995
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Bank (Midwest) industry
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Midwestern bank stocks showed a partial recovery during the 4th qtr of 1998, but have lagged the market in general during the year. Consolidation within the banking industry has slowed and the Year 2000 issue and the low interest rate situation are items the industry must deal with in 1999. These stocks will be only average performers in 1999 and investors must be selective with their choices.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1999
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Bank (Midwest) industry
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A strong Midwestern economy is boosting loans in that region, making bank stocks there a good investment bet through the 1990s. Moreover, Midwestern banks enjoy the lowest problem loan and charge-off ratios in the industry. On the downside, these banks are beset by shrinking lending margins, sluggish fee income growth and charges against depreciating securities portfolios.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995
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