Shares of financial companies slipped in a choppy session marked by mixed U.S. indicators and a flare up of hostilities in the Middle East that moved oil prices higher.

Financial stocks posted small gains as investors were still speculating how markets will behave with less guidance from the Federal Reserve, after new Chairman Kevin Warsh said…

Shares of financial companies slipped in a choppy session marked by mixed U.S. indicators and a flare up of hostilities in the Middle East that moved oil prices higher.