Despite the times, college grads still flock to big banks

Jun 6, 2016
Goldman Sachs received 250,000 applications this hiring season
People run in the rain outside the Goldman Sachs headquarters building December 16, 2008 in New York City.
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While major U.S. banks are cleaning up their books, the shadow banking system is dirtying its hands

Apr 12, 2016
The role of non-banks has increased 400 percent in the past three years, one analyst says.
Goldman Sachs has reached a $5 billion settlement over the home mortgage crisis. 
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Want to restore trust in banks? Make banking boring.

Apr 5, 2016
The president of Amalgamated Bank, which considers itself a progressive institution, makes the case for regulations.

Are booming auto loans risky for banks?

Mar 3, 2016
We're borrowing more cash than ever to buy cars - and banks are happy. For now.
A woman signs a contract with a sales consultant at a Hyundai dealership.
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China tries new measures to restore growth

Feb 29, 2016
The world's second-largest economy has announced fresh steps to stem decline.
Investors watch stock prices on screens at a securities company in Beijing on February 25, 2016. Chinese shares plunged more than six percent on February 25. 
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Bank of America offers a mortgage for low-income buyers

Feb 23, 2016
The new Bank of America loans don't require a large down payment
Bank of America's new mortgage plan will "hold people's hands" through the process. 
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JPMorgan takes to Twitter for earnings release

Jan 14, 2016
Wary of hackers and other issues, some big companies are dumping business-wires.

Why taking risks may save us from the next financial crisis

Dec 23, 2015
A look at how playing it safe may cause more harm than good.