Minnesota-based US Bancorp (NYSE: USB ) is a diversified financial services company with a strong banking presence in the Midwest and western region with ~3500 branches spread across 29 states. Apart from a strong consumer banking division, USB also has a distinct emphasisI am a value focused investor, conducting fundamental research on sectors like but not limited to chemicals, homebuilders, building materials, industrials and metals & mining. I prefer to invest in stocks which are cheaply available and ha ...