Bank of America: Biggest Stress Test Disappointment

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In the following video, Motley Fool financials analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson talk about one surprising -- and disappointing -- metric from Bank of America's stress test results: its pre-provision net revenue, or PPNR, as projected by the Fed out over the stress test period. Matt tells investors how far this little number has fallen since last year, why it matters, and what the silver lining might be.

Bank of America's stock doubled in 2012. Is there more yet to come? With significant challenges still ahead, it's critical to have a solid understanding of this megabank before adding it to your portfolio. In The Motley Fool's premium research report on B of A, analysts Anand Chokkavelu, CFA, and Matt Koppenheffer, Financials bureau chief, lift the veil on the bank's operations, including detailing three reasons to buy and three reasons to sell. Click here now to claim your copy.

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