Here's My Top Bank Stock to Buy in February

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Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) is one of the top auto lenders in the United States, but there's a lot more to this business. In this video, I discuss why Ally could be an excellent bank stock to buy right now and hold for years to come.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 27, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 28, 2025.

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