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Banking, Stocks

“PacWest stock plunges 23% after losing 9.5% of deposits last week”

“Regional bank stocks fell again Thursday after troubled California lender PacWest (PACW) disclosed it lost 9.5% of deposits last week on a wave of new pessimism surrounding the industry. The Beverly Hills, Calif.-based institution first came under investor scrutiny following… Continue Reading…

Economy

“There’s a record $5.3 trillion is cash on the sidelines as investors get more bearish on stocks. Here’s why that could mean big gains ahead.”

“… Investors are hoarding cash at record levels and there’s no sign of the trend reversing amid high interest rates and depressed investor sentiment towards the stock market. Money market fund assets have ballooned to a record $5.3 trillion, with… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Plummeting bank stocks test predictions that worst of the crisis is over”

“Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the seizure of First Republic was “an important step toward drawing a line under” turmoil in the banking system. Within two hours the stock of another troubled regional lender was down more… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

Banking Crisis Continues: “PacWest Says in Talks With Potential Partners After [Stock] Share Plunge”

“PacWest Bancorp said core deposits have increased since March and confirmed it’s in talks with several potential investors, seeking to calm markets after a 60% stock rout that made it the new focal point of concern over the health of… Continue Reading…

Banking

[Banking] “First Republic’s dramatic slide continues, stock falls 35% as bank looks for rescue deal”

“First Republic ’s stock sank again on Wednesday as investors kept an eye on a potential rescue deal for the troubled regional bank. Shares were down more than 35% in morning trading, extending losses of nearly 50% on Tuesday. The… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Bed Bath & Beyond proposes reverse stock split as it struggles to avoid bankruptcy”

“Bed Bath & Beyond wants shareholders to approve a reverse stock split at an upcoming special meeting, as the retailer keeps working to avoid filing for bankruptcy, according to a securities filing late Wednesday.  The retailer’s board is calling on… Continue Reading…

Economy

“China’s recovery is taking longer than expected, so Citi is pushing back its stock rebound forecasts”

“…Instead of June, Citi now expects it will now take until the end of September for the Hang Seng Index to reach 24,000, analysts said in a report Thursday. That’s about 18% above current levels. The Hang Seng Index closed… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Nikola shares sink after its $100 million stock offering priced at 20% below market”

“Electric heavy-truck maker Nikola said that its planned $100 million secondary stock offering, announced on Thursday after U.S. markets closed, has priced at $1.12 per share – 20% below the stock’s closing price of $1.40. Shares fell more than 15%… Continue Reading…

Business

“Bed Bath & Beyond again warns of bankruptcy if new stock offering doesn’t pay off”

“Bed Bath & Beyond is warning of a bankruptcy filing — again — if a proposed $300 million stock offering doesn’t pay off. The beleaguered retailer said in a securities filing Thursday that its lenders downsized its loan. If it… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Analysts Warn Investors To Dump 10 Big Stocks Before It’s Too Late”

“… It’s unclear if the U.S. is headed into a recession. But analysts, it seems, already know which S&P 500 stocks to avoid. Watch Out For These S&P 500 Stocks Stocks with highest percentage of sell ratings Company Symbol Sell… Continue Reading…