Regional Bank Scare Was A Fluke, Zions Says—But Is The Sector Really Safe?

After last week's $60 million credit charge-off sent Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) tumbling 13% in a single day, the Utah-based lender is now telling investors to relax. Backed by better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and a wave of reassuring credit commentary, the stock is clawing back losses—and sparking debate over whether the regional banking sector's panic was overblown.Zions Shares Rebound On Strong ResultsZions reported net income of $221 million, or $1.48 per share, for the third quarter ...