The phrase "solid capital" is not grammatically correct.
However, it could be used in a figure of speech, such as, "The company has a solid capital base." This phrase emphasizes the financial stability and strength of the company's capital.
That "should provide the group with a solid capital base," Mr. Braden said.
"They have a solid capital base comparable to other European banks and they are profitable … none of them is hiding any toxic assets".
The bank, he added, would "take advantage of the quality of its customer franchises, its solid capital position and the commitment of all its employees to pursue its strategy despite an environment that is likely to remain difficult".
While the Fed got hammered by critics who assailed the tests as too deferential to the banks, the central bank was doing something unprecedented and holding the banks to what it viewed as a solid capital standard.
The overall health of the bank remains strong, even with the additional losses, and JPMorgan has been able to increase its stock dividend faster than its rivals because of stronger earnings and a more solid capital buffer.
The fact that we didn't share the concerns of others in relation to Barclays' existing "rock solid" capital position may render us somewhat less ecstatic relative to any fully paid-up capital bear, but we do recognise that scaremongering over a perceived capital shortfall has been an important weapon in the armoury of Barclays' more determined detractors.
The following four companies should appeal to investors seeking dividend growers with solid capital-gains potential and relatively low risk.
"Rock-solid capital, funding and liquidity have been maintained.
"You can tell them that Deutsche Bank remains absolutely rock solid, given our strong capital and risk position.
The bank said on Tuesday that its finances were solid, with capital ratios well above regulatory requirements.
Vonage has solid venture capital backing.
