Expected financial sector earnings reports and the whisper number impact for Wednesday, July 18th: Bank of America (BAC): The whisper number is $0.17, $0.03 cents ahead of the analysts' estimate.

For Immediate Release. Chicago, IL - July 17, 2012 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.

The Paragon Report Provides Stock Research on Bank of America and Citigroup. NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Jul 16, 2012) - Strong earnings from JPMorgan and Wells Fargo saw bank stocks rally sharply last Friday.

CHARLOTTE --. Bank of America Corp. is cutting jobs in its commercial banking unit as part of the latest round of its wide-ranging efficiency initiative, Project New BAC, sources familiar with the situation told the Charlotte Observer on Tuesday.

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Jul 6, 2012) - Shares of the major banks fell Thursday as concerns regarding the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) scandal spread.