Bank stocks

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.

From Citigroup's positive earnings butting up against fines from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to First Guaranty's 15% layoff, here are earnings highlights to be mindful of.

Toronto-Dominion Bank's expensive foray into the U.S. was supposed to supercharge its growth. Instead, it's become a drag on profitability and badly dented the lender's reputation.