Trust Maintains a Hold Call on Citizens Financial Group (CFG), Noting Slight EPS Contraction in Banking Sector

Group 1 - Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) has been added to billionaire David Tepper's portfolio with the purchase of 600,000 shares valued at nearly $32 million, indicating a potential upside of 5% to 25% based on price targets [1] - Truist analyst Brian Foran maintained a Hold recommendation on CFG and raised the price target from $56 to $63, citing improved operating leverage and a more optimistic management outlook despite a marginal EPS slowdown in the banking sector [2][3] - Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory is arranging $390 million in debt financing for River Rock Entertainment Authority, with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. as the primary real estate financing collaborator [3] Group 2 - The funding from the debt financing will be used to upgrade the River Rock Casino into a top-tier destination resort casino, which will be operated by Caesars Entertainment under the Caesars Republic brand, with a planned opening in summer 2027 [4] - CFG operates through Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking divisions, but there are suggestions that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk [5]