Shares of community and regional bank stocks are trading higher after Banc of California and PacWest announced a merger agreement.
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Banc of California and PacWest have announced a merger agreement, leading to a rise in the shares of community and regional bank stocks.

July 26, 2023 | 6:52 pm
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Banc of California's shares are likely to rise in the short term due to the announced merger with PacWest.
Merger announcements typically lead to a rise in the stock prices of the companies involved due to anticipated synergies and increased market share.
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PacWest's shares are expected to increase in the short term following the merger announcement with Banc of California.
The merger with Banc of California is expected to create synergies and increase PacWest's market share, leading to a potential rise in its stock price.
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