Bank stocks

A slower rate of price increases would boost the likelihood of an interest-rate cut that could expand loan demand and lower banks' deposit costs. A higher pace of inflation, however, could derail those catalysts.

Primis Financial had to delay several reports to the SEC due to an accounting misclassification error, which raised the possibility that the bank's stock would no longer trade on Nasdaq. Executives say they're "optimistic about putting this behind us."

Analysts say lenders' shares could rally on deregulation, lighter tax burdens and a resurgence of M&A. Declining interest rates and lower loan losses could further bolster bottom lines and attract investor interest.

The Honolulu-based seller had faced pushback from an investor group that stepped in with a competing offer. But it ultimately secured enough votes to approve the sale to Hope Bancorp.

Investors brushed off a potentially prolonged week of U.S. election results and instead focused on fresh economic data.

The Honolulu-based bank's board continues to recommend selling to Hope Bancorp in Los Angeles, despite a competing offer that includes a higher price tag.

Policymakers signaled more reductions lie ahead, a development that could curb lenders' net interest income in the near term but support economic growth and credit quality.

Anticipated interest rate cuts could help stressed borrowers, but such a shift in monetary policy may curb lending income.

Berkshire Hathaway began selling BofA shares in July and has whittled its stake down to just above 11%.

Between TD Bank's $3 billion anti-money-laundering hurdle and BMO Financial Group's increased provisions for loan losses, here are the earnings highlights for non-U.S. banks.