Huntington Bancshares
While many regional banks still carry significant risks, signs of stabilization and improvement in the economy have convinced at least a few more CAPS members that things may be looking up for Huntington Bancshares. The company recently reported its first quarterly profit since 2008, with a 17% jump in net interest income, and it was able to reduce its provision for loan losses.
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Huntington Bancshares, SunTrust
While SunTrust and Zions ended up in the red in the first quarter, Huntington turned a profit and forecasts a profitable 2010, and management expects its positive momentum to continue to separate it from its peers over coming quarters. Its outlook for 2010 includes growing core deposits and a decreasing allowance for credit losses, and some investors think the bank has finally turned the quarter with a good opportunity for solid returns ahead.
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