PacWest Shares Surge After Slashing Dividend

The video discusses PAC W's rebound after slashing its quarterly dividend, a move seen as a step to preserve capital. Despite the usual negative market perception of dividend cuts, PAC W's stock saw a significant recovery. The bank is exploring strategic options, which led Fitch to place it on a negative watch. The video also highlights pressures on net interest income and deposit flows in the banking system, raising questions about the sustainability of regional banks. The SEC's stance on short selling and market concerns about commercial real estate and other loans are also discussed.

What are the bigger problems the market is turning its attention to regarding regional banks?

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What types of loans are being monitored alongside commercial real estate?

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